#Superyachts and telescopic #elevators -- a match made in heaven, at least according to one #yacht designer. Read about his unique concept in Kathleen Farrell's regular Friday #blog ! (image courtesy of #FinnBerg Yacht Design) buff.ly/3wyIAnx

LECS UK, a leading independent lift and escalator engineering consultancy, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the official launch of LECS UAE, based in Dubai. buff.ly/3QEIuRX

The EFESME presented its Manifesto for the European Election ahead of the European Union’s early June elections to “ensure that the voices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are heard loud and clear.” buff.ly/4ae9YVM

The KONE executive vice president (EVP), People & Communications, and Executive Board member role will transition from Susanne Skippari to Kaija Bridger, effective July 1. buff.ly/3wypE8n

NYC Mayor Eric Adams kicked off the public review process on April 29 for the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal, which could address a severe housing shortage buff.ly/4acDUBr

TKE announced on May 8 its VT equipment is a key part of the CIBC Square development, which includes Toronto’s 141 Bay Street. buff.ly/4a8CrMF

Otis has announced the four regional winners from around the world in its Made to Move Communities student challenge. buff.ly/44ygx3Y

Chemical Concepts has been working to keep the industry informed about the rapidly changing regulatory environment for methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane. buff.ly/4drDZUV

As part of a final-year project, #FinnBerg , who recently completed a bachelor's degree course in #Automotive and #Transport Design at Coventry University in the #UK , designed a #superyacht with a #telescopic #elevator , @_autoevolution reports. buff.ly/4b8ydG6

Approximately 10 people sustained #injuries as a result of an #escalator malfunction at the #KashmereGate Delhi Metro Rail Corporation station in #Delhi , #India , The Hindu is among outlets to report. buff.ly/3JSgG91

#Luzern , #Switzerland -headquartered #AritecNewMaterialsGroup announced a strategic #partnership with #AlbertoSassi SpA, the #Italian company known for its #elevator #machine #technology . (images courtesy of Aritec New Materials Group and Alberto Sassi)buff.ly/3ylJ8xm

#Sweden -headquartered #AlimakGroup announced on May 7 it has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative Initiative, #SBTi , and will set #greenhousegas #emission reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement News. buff.ly/44OYo2l

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KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided one MonoSpaceTM 500 DX machine-room-less elevator each to two new seven-story residential buildings in Flushing, Queens, and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn buff.ly/4drOSG7

A symbol of privacy, exclusivity and efficiency, direct-entry elevators to transport residents straight to their homes in luxury towers are gaining popularity in the U.S., says the architect who pioneered the concept buff.ly/3V0aBOp

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) 1939 Club, a group of CECA members between the ages of 19 and 39, will meet on June 12 for cocktails following the CECA golf tournament in Niagara Falls, Ontario. buff.ly/3UzozoU

A July 2023 incident in which a 5-year-old girl’s arm was injured as a result of it getting stuck between the elevator door and shaft in Hoboken, New Jersey, has now headed to court. buff.ly/3UqLpPo

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 category. buff.ly/3UORKVd

On May 3, Hyundai Elevator signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cultural Affairs Department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to exchange HR and technology buff.ly/4bidoI4

EY US announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur of the Year® 2024 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award on May 1, and Steve Wurth, founder/CEO of Toledo,Ohio-based Wurtec, is among them. buff.ly/4brq5QM