| ELEVATOR WORLD's April 2025 Issue
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Focus on Doors and Door Operators: Door System Evolution; Opening New Doors; The Unsung Heroes of Urban Infrastructure... Columns: Lift Al Partner Summit 2025; Master Elevator Parts; Accessibility Cap; Celebrating the Profession... Subscribe or log in here to read more than 5,000+ searchable articles, news briefs, blog posts and more. | | EW JUNE TO FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; THE PEOPLE ISSUE
ELEVATOR WORLD's June 2025 issue will focus on Environmental Issues (earthquake, flood and fire preparedness, pit cleaning, hydraulic oil disposal, building sway and more) with bonus distribution at ELEVCON 2025, CECA 2025 and LIFTEX 2025. June is also The People Issue. The article submission deadline is April 15, and the advertising deadline is May 1. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: 251-479-4514, ext. 130 or editorial@elevatorworld.com. To advertise, contact ext. 131 or advertising@elevatorworld.com.
DEADLINE FOR 2025 PEOPLE ISSUE NOMINATIONS ON APRIL 12
Nominations for the ELEVATOR WORLD 2025 People Issue in June are being accepted through April 12. The elevator industry is built on dedicated, hard-working people and their stories, ideas, opinions, contributions and successes. That's why the June 2025 issue of EW is all about people who help shape our great industry. The goal is to provide our readers with stories of a diverse array of professionals who make an impact on our industry through the work they do for their companies, their communities and the industry as a whole. From the front office to the field, we want to learn about and share their journeys with you. To submit a nomination, visit the online form. Be sure to explain the nominee's company, community and elevator industry contributions and/or their interesting story. Only a select number of submissions will be featured. Questions should be sent to email. | | Mongrain Vertical Transport current products include the complete range of hydraulic elevators as well as the Emarelle hydraulic machine-room-less elevator system. Each is custom tailored to meet demanding design and performance standards as specified by building owners, architects, and installers. For more information, please email us at info@mvtinc.com or visit us online at www.mvtinc.com. Advertisement | | | | 13TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST OPEN, NOW ACCEPTING VIDEOS
Submissions are open for ELEVATOR WORLD's 2025 Photo Contest until May 30. This year's contest offers video submissions, which can be submitted for any category. Video links can be shared from any of the following platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch, Wistia, Vidyard, BitChute and Mixcloud. This year's categories include Projects In Action, Elevators/Lifts (Commercial), Elevators/Lifts (Private Residence), Escalators & Moving Walkways, Machines & Components, City Skylines and Tall Buildings, Historical/Legacy Equipment (pre-1965), Who Reads Elevator World?, Elevator Company Factories/Facilities, Hoistways, Inclined Lifts and Illustrations. The nomination period will be followed by public voting, and winners will be featured in our August 2025 issue. Send us your best shots, and you could win one of many great prizes and be published in EW! We look forward to viewing the elevator world through your unique lens. Please email with any questions. | | Lift Business Advisors in the last 3 years has successfully represented the sellers of more than 25 elevator contractors and suppliers in the elevator industry to a broad range of acquiring companies. Since our inception in 1998, we have provided hands on support to help improve profitability and optimize value for an eventual exit. Contact Jeff Eaton for a confidential discussion and complimentary strategic review. www.liftbusiness.com, jeff.eaton@liftbusiness.com Advertisement | | | | SCHINDLER R.I.S.E USED ON FIRST-EVER U.K. PROJECT
For the first time, one of the five Schindler Robotic Installation System for Elevators (R.I.S.E) construction robots is being deployed on a U.K. project – the all-electric 105 Victoria Street development in central London, The Construction Index reports. Schindler R.I.S.E is a self-climbing robot that is designed to maneuver itself within a building's lift shaft to install elevator components. Read more here
FERRAN JOINS DIVISION OF ALLRISE ELEVATOR CO. AS PRESIDENT
David Ferran announced this month he has joined AllRise Elevator Co., in the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area, as president of Kansas City area operations. Ferran joins AllRise, a division of Elevator Service LLC (ESI) after "12 rewarding years" at TK Elevator (TKE). Read more here | | | NECD PROMOTES TWO TO PROJECT MANAGER
National Elevator Cab & Door Corp. (NECD), headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, recently promoted Matthew Maldonado and Shreya Upadhyaya to project manager. During his three years with NECD, Maldonado has consistently exceeded expectations, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills. He successfully coordinated several high-profile projects for key customers, streamlined internal processes to minimize timelines and built multiple client relationships that have led to long-term partnerships. Read more here
OTIS AND MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC RECOGNIZED BY CLARIVATE AS TOP 100 GLOBAL INNOVATORS
Otis has been recognized by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators for 2025. The list consults global patent data to measure the influence, success and rarity of ideas of each company. This marks three consecutive years that Otis has made the list. Mitsubishi Electric also made the 2025 list for its 13th win. Read more here
FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT
For the third consecutive year, Shiga, Japan-headquartered Fujitec Co., Ltd. has been approved as a Good Corporation for Healthy Management by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council, Fujitec CEO Masayoshi Harada announced on March 14. The company promotes employee health through various initiatives of the Fujitec Health and Safety Committee at 19 sites. Read more here | | Maven Group, LLC is the premier choice for owners of independent elevator companies who consider selling their business. We understand the daily challenges of independent companies and we know what buyers are looking for. To maximize your return, we provide hands-on help when you prepare for the complex mergers & acquisitions process. For confidential advice, please contact Dominik Sachsenheimer at dominik@mavenelevator.com / 561-225-3320 or Bill Beaury at bill@mavenelevator.com / 239-253-4500; www.mavenelevator.com Advertisement | | | | SIMS4LIFTS NOW SIMSINLIFTS, LAUNCHES ENHANCED PORTAL
Fast-growing lift SIM provider Sims4Lifts has officially rebranded as SIMSINLIFTS as it accelerates the next stage of its growth strategy. The company also announced its enhanced SIM management tech portal to help streamline operations for lift engineers and providers. This enhanced portal has introduced several user-centric features including direct SIM ordering and tracking for real-time updates on package status. Read more here
FORTE COMPLETES YANKEE STADIUM ESCALATOR REPLACEMENT
Forte Construction Corp. announced it completed a crucial escalator replacement at a key NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) station at the historic Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY, just ahead of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees' opening day on March 27. Installed by KONE, the two escalators represent the only accessible connection between the underground B/D trains and the elevator 4 train at the historic Yankee Stadium — 161st Street MTA station. Read more here | | Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian, is a global manufacturer and supplier dedicated to sustainability and developing innovative solutions for the vertical transportation industry. Our diverse portfolio of high-quality elevator products includes travelling cable, compensation cable, hoistway cable, wire rope, coated steel rope, rope brakes, wireway, harnessing, and lubricants. For escalators and moving walks we offer essential handrail solutions, field splicing services, skirt brushes, rollers, replacement parts and more. DrakaEHC.com Advertisement | | | | OTIS DONATES FUNDS TO STEM PROGRAM
Visitors to the Otis Worldwide Corp. stand at the MIPIM property and real estate conference in Cannes, France, in March helped fund science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences for young people by participating in a smart quiz game. Using their quick quiz skills, plus elevator and escalator expertise, visitors competed to unlock a donation to support local STEM learning activities. Read more here
SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES
DGM Racing and Ryan Ellis have announced Southern Elevator Co.'s return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) with Ellis' No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro carrying Southern Elevator's colors at three races this season, including a tribute paint scheme to honor Ellis' racing career at Darlington Raceway's Official Throwback Weekend on April 4-6. "With the help of his three-year partner, Southern Elevator, Ellis will have the chance to relive childhood memories of when his love for motorsports began," according to a press release. Read more here | | Bring It On! Neither rain, sleet, snow, dirt or corrosive environments can stop our NEMA 4X push buttons, fixtures, hall stations or position indicators from doing their job. All our NEMA 4X products are built from heavy-duty materials and components to ensure continuous operation in harsh or potential high abuse applications. Year after year after year. www.innovationind.com Advertisement | | | STANNAH URGES LIFT OWNERS TO PREPARE FOR PSTN SWITCHOVER
Stannah Lifts is urging businesses and facility managers to upgrade their lift communication systems to ensure they are ready for the U.K.'s new Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) digital network ahead of the switchover from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Failing to update lift communication systems ahead of the switchover could lead to safety risks and non-compliance as lifts must have a working emergency phone system in compliance with EN 81-28. The nationwide transition to digital networks, led by Openreach, is well underway, with full migration expected to be complete by 2027 — a 13-month extension from the original deadline. GSM is a cost-effective alternative to PSTN and requires no physical phone line, observed Stannah, which offers a managed SIM service to customers looking to upgrade to GSM. GSM incorporates a battery backup to ensure continual operation during power outages.
SKYTRAIN STATION IN VANCOUVER RECEIVES MAJOR EXPANSION
After almost three years of construction, the expansion of the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station in Vancouver, Canada, is fully complete, Daily Hive reports. Beginning in April 2022, the entire upgrade project amassed a total cost of CAD32 million (US$22 million), which was covered by the federal government and TransLink. The project included the addition of a new elevator between the street and mezzanine levels, as well as two new down escalators from the platforms to the mezzanine level. Read more here | | ZIEHL-ABEGG REPORTS BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR 2025
Ziehl-Abegg reported revenues of EUR893 million (US$966 million) for 2024, a drop of roughly 7% compared to the previous year. The downturn was particularly pronounced in Germany, where revenues declined by more than 20%. Other European markets also fell short of expectations. In contrast, business in North and South America saw strong growth, and Asia posted a modest increase. Additionally, there were no layoffs; reduced capacity was managed through temporary staffing and short-time work. In total, the company's headcount outside of Germany increased from 5,000 to 5,300 employees, while staffing levels at the company's three German locations remained steady at 2,800. By the end of 2024, Ziehl-Abegg recorded a noticeable uptick in incoming orders. A key driver behind this momentum is the construction of new data centers – most notably in the U.S., but also in Asia. This positive development is also reflected in staffing: Since the start of the year, more than 200 temporary workers have been added in Germany alone. Demand for energy-efficient solutions in data centers is booming. Operators in the U.S. and Asia are increasingly turning to Ziehl-Abegg's high-performance fans to boost energy efficiency in their facilities. This trend is fueling optimism for 2025.
MACAU GOVERNMENT URGING ANNUAL ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) of Macau, China, is urging property managers and responsible parties to schedule annual elevator inspections promptly to ensure sufficient time to address any necessary repairs and to secure the "Inspection Approval Declaration" for safe operation, the Macau Daily Times reports. Under Macau's Lift Safety Legal Framework (Law No. 14/2022), building management companies, condominium assemblies or establishment operators are required to hire licensed inspection entities to conduct annual elevator inspections. Read more here | | Elevcon 2025, the international congress for the elevator and vertical transportation industry, is organized and led by the International Association of Elevator Engineers (IAEE). The event takes place from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Altis Grand Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. Now in its 24th year, Elevcon has become a premier gathering for vertical transportation professionals, offering three days of specialized education, expert-led lectures, and networking opportunities. For more information and registration, please visit: https://elevcon.com/. Advertisement | | | DOB ELEVATOR UNIT INSPECTS CONEY ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
Every year ahead of the summer season, inspectors from the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Elevator Unit head to Coney Island to inspect the amusement park rides to make sure they are safe for operation, ABC 7 reports. In mid-March, the DOB inspected Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park's rides and elevators. Read more here
SKYLINE ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR NEW BROOKLYN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Skyline Elevators tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided an 11-stop, 3500-lb capacity elevator for 1615 Cedar Street, a new residential property with eight stories above ground in Midwood, Brooklyn, NY. The building is owned by Candor Capital and was constructed by Prestige Construction NY in record time, with construction starting in September 2024 and finishing in January 2025, according to Skyline. The Skyline team began elevator installation in November 2024 and passed final inspection by January 2025. The corner post unit has one side opening at the lobby landing and travels at 200 ft/min. It boasts an Imperial Electric motor, gearless 478 machine with 2:1 roping; an ESI Elevator Systems controller; PTL fixtures; Fundamental Elevator Solutions rails and brackets; GAL door equipment; Hollister-Whitney governor and safeties; and a Perlen Steel platform, sling and counterweight. | | WORKER INJURED WHEN DUMBWAITER FALLS ON HIM IN NYC
A worker sustained multiple trauma injuries as a result of a dumbwaiter falling on him in Midtown NYC on March 25, outlets including WABC report. A Century Elevator supervisor said the worker was in the pit beneath the unit checking its hoist cables when the cab fell from the third floor and pinned him. A 911 call was placed at approximately 12:30 p.m., and a "confined space rescue" by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) commenced at the private club on East 54th Street shortly thereafter. Read more here
HISTORIC CHICAGO OFFICE TOWER EYED FOR CONVERSION
An investor in Grand Rapids, Michigan, wants to convert the upper office floors of the 38-story, circa 1927 Pittsfield Building in Chicago into 214 apartments, adding to the 442 residences on floors 13-21 previously converted by Marc Realty, outlets including The Real Deal report, citing Crain's. Read more here | | JOIN US FOR OUR NEW WEBINAR: Beyond Dial Tones: Future-Proofing Elevator Emergency Communications by Kings III. This webinar addresses how to meet the evolving ASME 2019 and IBC 2018/2021 code requirements while managing vendor access risks. When? Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10 a.m. CDT. Where? Register here. Advertisement | | | IN MEMORIAM: DAVID M. CHILDS
David M. Childs, the Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) architect best known for realizing One World Trade Center (WTC) and working with developer Larry Silverstein after 9/11 to rebuild Lower Manhattan, passed away on March 26 in Pelham, NY, outlets including the Architect's Newspaper (AN) report. He was 83 years old. Silverstein said "no single individual was more responsible" for successfully rebuilding the WTC as Childs. A native of Princeton, New Jersey, Childs also created NYC landmarks 7 WTC, Worldwide Plaza, the New York Mercantile Exchange, the John F. Kennedy International Airport Arrivals building, the Bear Stearns (now JPMorgan Chase) headquarters (HQ) and Park Hyatt hotels. With projects all over the world, his work on NYC's Moynihan Train Hall "marked a full circle," the AN observed. After earning his master's degree in architecture at Yale University in 1967, Childs moved to Washington, D.C., where he met SOM Founder Nathaniel Owings. Childs started the firm's D.C. office and designed the masterplan for the Washington Mall and Constitutional Gardens, HQ for National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report; numerous hotels; and the expansion of Dulles Airport's main terminal. In 1984, Childs became a senior design partner at SOM's NYC office. | | CONSTRUCTION WORKER IN INDIA DIES AFTER FALLING IN ELEVATOR PIT
A construction worker died after falling into the elevator pit of a building at a construction site in Hyderabad on March 22, Telangana Today reports. According to local police, the worker was a 25-year-old native of Uttar Pradesh who was working at a building at Simhapuri colony in Dundigal where he fell asleep on the fourth floor on the night of March 22. Police suspect that the man accidentally fell from the fourth floor into the elevator pit where workers noticed his body on the morning of March 23.
THREE-TOWER DESIGN PLANS REVEALED FOR MANCHESTER
Studio Egret West has released the first images of its revised designs for a trio of towers to replace a former Manchester, U.K., tax office, increasing both the height and the number of homes, Architects' Journal reports. The redrawn plans include three octagonal buildings – the tallest of which is now 49 stories (156 m). Read more here | | EDITORIAL AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Editorial submissions, reprint permission requests and subscription/removal requests should be sent to editorial@elevatorworld.com. ELENET Editorial staff: Angela C. Baldwin, Kaija Wilkinson, Lindsay Fletcher and Sophie Goodwin. ADVERTISEMENTS: To advertise and reach ELENET's readership of 41,000+, contact the Advertising staff at phone: 251-479-4514 or e-mail: advertising@elevatorworld.com. Download the ELEVATOR WORLD magazine Editorial Calendar to see EW's upcoming feature stories, focus topics, special topics, special sections and Editorial/Advertising submission deadlines here. ELENET is a registered trademark, and all rights are reserved. Copyright 2025 © Elevator World, Inc., 354 Morgan Avenue, Mobile, AL 36606, phone: 251-479-4514, www.elevatorworld.com. | | | | |
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