Safety
WEEF Holds Second In-Person Meeting in Frankfurt
The World Elevator and Escalator Federation (WEEF), founded in 2019, held its second in-person meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 7. The first meeting took place in Shanghai in 2023....
Nominations Open for TSSA Safety Awards 2025
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Ontario, Canada’s public safety regulator, announced that nominations of individuals and organizations working in TSSA’s regulated sectors are being accepted for the TSSA...
Madrid Airport First Fully Remote-Operated Hub With TKE System
TK Elevator (TKE) has successfully implemented its MAX Automate system at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain. This advanced technology establishes Madrid as the world’s first major airport to remotely operate...
“MEGA” Bill Passes First Reading in NC House
House Bill 559, also named “Make Elevators Great Again (MEGA),” was filed in the North Carolina House on March 27, CBS 17 reports. The bill aims to adjust fees higher for inspections...
LMA To Become Avire Distributor in Australia and New Zealand
Lift Material Australia Pvt. Ltd. (LMA), part of Dewhurst Group, announced it will officially become the new exclusive distributor of Avire lift and escalator products in Australia and New Zealand...
Mensinga Promoted to GM at Fujitec Chicago
Kevin Mensinga was recently promoted from his previous operations role to general manager (GM) at Fujitec Chicago. Mensinga is an accomplished GM with extensive experience in both sales and operations...
Southwest Elevator Welcomes South Florida Service Manager
Southwest Elevator Co., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, announced in March it named Elisha Mueller as South Florida service manager, based in Miami. Mueller joins Southwest from Otis, where she...
Kings III Acquires LiftNet
Kings III Emergency Communications, a leading provider of emergency communications headquartered in Coppell, Texas, announced on April 2 it has acquired LiftNet, formerly a Hyperion Solutions brand. LiftNet is a...
Fujitec DX Certification Renewed by METI
Japan-based Fujitec, Co. Ltd., announced on March 28 its national Digital Transformation (DX) certification has been renewed by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) through February 28, 2027....
EFESME Paris Roundtable Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) will hold a roundtable in conjunction with French national member Association Nationale des PME de I’Ascenseur (ANPA) on April 4...
