Schindler: Schindler Elevator Corporation Designates 11/8 National Elevate Day

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading mobility provider of elevators, escalators, and moving walks, announces the establishment of a new national holiday, National Elevate Day, on November 8. Officially recognized by the National Day Archives, this day, also known as "Elev-8" Day, celebrates the entire vertical transportation industry. A play on the date "eleven-eight," National Elevate Day honors the equipment that moves us, the enthusiasts who inspire us, and the industry workforce that keeps us moving safely.The vertical transportation industry is integral to modern life, with elevators and escalators carrying passengers more than 2.8 billion miles annually in the United States alone-nearly 26 times the distance traveled by all rail and air traffic combined, according to the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII)."The National Elevator Industry, Inc. is delighted to celebrate National Elevate Day for its first observance," said Amy Blankenbiller, NEII Executive Director. "Thank you to Schindler Elevator Corporation for creating an opportunity where we can ...8 National Elevate Day>Full story available on Benzinga.com