Safety
Uttar Pradesh Government Introduces Elevator Bill
India’s Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly was set to introduce a bill on February 6 making it mandatory to obtain permission from the Energy Department before installing any lifts and will...
MESA Elects New Leaders at Holiday Party
Forty-five members of the Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association (MESA) gathered at the Hilton Boston Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts, on December 14, 2023, for the annual holiday party/meeting. Due to term...
Champion Elevator Promotes Hotlzman to VP of Safety & Risk Management
NYC-headquartered Champion Elevator has promoted Gary Holtzman from safety director to vice president (VP) of Safety & Risk Management. During his tenure as safety director at Katerra construction company from...
Nigeria Urbanization Surge Increases VT Demand
Engr. Oluwole Dada, vertical transportation (VT) manager, Building Services Division, at PPC Ltd. has noted that recent challenges in Nigeria have brought to light the need for innovation and excellence...
Schindler’s Efforts To Achieve Net Zero
In an effort to achieve net zero by 2040, Schindler is integrating eco-consciousness into its entire product lifecycle, the Khaleej Times reports. The company has been able to reduce consumption...
Schmersal Opens Branch in Saudi Arabia
The Schmersal Group, headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, has expanded its global network with Schmersal Middle East Industrial Trading LLC, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Schmersal announced on November 28. The company...
IEES 2024 Date and Location Announced
As we approach the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES) next week in Scotland, the dates and location for the 2024 IEES have been announced. The 2024 edition of...
NYC DOB Recognizes Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week
Amid a recent spike in elevator and escalator accidents, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is marking Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week, November 13-17, by sharing tips on how...
NEII, EESF Recognize Elevator and Escalator Safety Week
To mark Elevator and Escalator Safety Week, held this year on November 13-17, the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) is hosting a Safety Challenge on its website. Participants can take...
TSSA Gathering Final Feedback Before New Website Launch
As part of its digital modernization efforts to enhance efficiency of doing business, Ontario, Canada’s not-for-profit regulator Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is preparing to launch a new website...
