CORONAVIRUS INDUSTRY UPDATE

ELEVATOR WORLD (EW) has been the vertical-transportation industry’s source for news and information for 67 years, and we aim to continue to be during the coronavirus pandemic affecting readers, advertisers, employees, contributors and associates around the world. With magazines in the U.S., India, the Middle East, Turkey, Europe and the U.K. and a strong online presence, EW has a wide reach. We will share your company news as often as it comes in, so please send it to us at email. Current updates include:

· Elevator consulting firm Lerch Bates is offering “complimentary assistance on the systematic process for exercising your elevator and escalator equipment” during the ongoing COVID-19 situation, according to the company’s LinkedIn page, which also posts tips for equipment owners. Those interested in the service can contact their nearest Lerch Bates representative or email marketing@lerchbates.com.

· KONE New Equipment Executive Vice President Tomio Pihkala said in an April 15 letter the company has kept its delivery chain operational and has been recognized by authorities for its safety practices for employees.

· Omer Kuzu, international sales director at Istanbul-based vertical-transportation component company Eren Makina Asansor (EMA) said on LinkedIn the EMA sales team is available to provide support to essential lift companies at email and phone: 00905419443751.