Sustainability
KONE CEO: Digitalization and Sustainability Hold Promise in China
KONE CEO Philippe Delorme said the Finland-based OEM plans to further invest in China, particularly in the areas of digitalization and sustainability, which he described as the most important elevator...
Fujitec Debuts Environmentally Friendly Biodiesel Fuel in Company Trucks
As part of its effort to minimize environmental impact, Japan’s Fujitec Co., Ltd., transitioned from diesel to biodiesel fuel in company trucks. The company began using biodiesel fuel in May...
Architect’s Cheongdoam Tower Design Chosen in Competition
J. Mayer H. Architects has won the Seoul City Urban/Architecture Creation/Innovation Design Project contest for its “Cheongdoam Tower” design in Seoul, South Korea, Arch Daily reports. The design was chosen...
CTBUH UK Future Leaders To Host Tour of Timber Landmark
On June 12, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) U.K. Future Leaders Committee plans to host a free tour of London’s Mossbourne Community Academy, which, at the...
ELA Renews Board Members During Annual Conference In Istanbul
The European Lift Association (ELA) renewed all board members during its General Assembly at the Annual Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 16-17. With the theme of "sustainability," the conference...
TKE Publishes Third Sustainability Report, Further Advancing Targets
Düsseldorf, Germany-headquartered TK Elevator (TKE) has published its third sustainability report, providing comprehensive transparency on the company’s progress toward its sustainability targets and growth strategy. TKE CEO Uday Yadav said...
Elevator Industry’s Energy-Efficiency Solutions Highlighted
Energyworld.com, a division of The Economic Times, on May 10 highlighted the elevator industry’s “innovative solutions” for minimizing energy consumption as concerns over climate change and energy efficiency mount and...
EFESME Presents Manifesto for the European Election
The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) presented its Manifesto for the European Election ahead of the European Union's early June elections to "ensure that the voices...
KONE 4G Gateway for Elevators Receives Red Dot Award
KONE 4G Gateway, manufactured by KONE with KONE China & Asia Technology of Kunshan, China, has received a prestigious Red Dot Design Award in the Industrial Equipment, Machinery and Automation...
Otis To Provide 19 Elevators To New Niagara Falls, Canada, Hospital
Otis has been selected to provide 19 elevators and related technology to the new South Niagara Hospital in Niagara Falls, Canada, Otis President, Chair and CEO Judy Marks said during...
