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VT for Life
On November 16, 2024, self-proclaimed vertical-transportation (VT) nerds Caterina Anderson and Henrik Staal of Denmark tied the knot. Both work in the VT industry at Otis, with Staal having been...
A Discussion on the Benefits of Modernization
Thinking beyond replacing single components — meeting demands for increased safety and aesthetics In October 2024, your author (USB), spoke to Udo Hoffmann (UH), senior vice president Central Europe of...
Otis to Install 303 Elevators for Sobha Realty in Dubai
Otis announced on January 23 it has been selected by Sobha Realty to supply and install 303 elevators in its five major projects in Dubai. Later this year, Otis will...
Costs For San Diego Government Tower Elevator Repairs Soar
San Diego City Council members approved a contract extension with Otis that adds US$1 million to the original US$3 million budget for emergency repairs to the elevators serving the Civic...
Ohio Courthouse to Get New Elevator
The Muskingum County courthouse in Zanesville, Ohio, will be getting a new elevator with the current one being replaced by the Otis Elevator Co., the Zanesville Times Recorder reports. The project is...
TKE Welcomes New North West Market Cluster Head Aren
TK Elevator (TKE) welcomed Özgür Aren as the new head of TKE's North West Market Cluster this month. Aren's leadership promises to drive growth in the France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands...
Robots Integrate With Otis Elevators at MMUH in U.K.
Otis’ New Equipment team enabled the integration of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or robots, with seven of 28 Otis elevators serving the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick...
In Memoriam: Oliver Henry Snyder IV
Oliver Henry Snyder IV, who cherished his elevator career and retired gracefully from the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local #10 in Lanham, Maryland, after 34 years, passed away...
65 Otis Elevators for Luxury Residential Development in Gurugram, India
Otis India announced on December 18 it has been selected by DLF to provide a comprehensive vertical-transportation (VT) package for DLF The Arbour, a luxury residential development that includes five...
Metro Elevator Welcomes Wray as VP of Sales
Metro Elevator recently welcomed Natalie Wray as vice president (VP) of sales. Wray has more than 12 years of industry experience, joining Metro Elevator from Otis, where she held roles...