| ELEVATOR WORLD's February 2025 Issue
 On the Cover: Combining Accessibility With Historical Elegance: A perfect fit for a modern glass elevator.
Features: Sun, Surf and a Symposium; Rising Above; Up, Up and Away
Focus on Digitalization: AI in VT; An Exploration of Elevator Cloud Solutions; Fujitec's DX; The Power of Data... Columns: A Compact, Helpful Guide; The Nordic Lift Expo... Subscribe or log in here to read more than 5,000+ searchable articles, news briefs, blog posts and more. | | EW MAY TO FOCUS ON SUCCESSION PLANNING
ELEVATOR WORLD's May 2025 issue will focus on Succession Planning (legal and financial issues, best practices, success stories and more) with bonus distribution at Asansör Istanbul. The article submission deadline is March 17, and the advertising deadline is April 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. | | 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 | | | | STANNAH LIFTS ANNOUNCES NEW BRANCH MANAGERS
Stannah Lift Services, a leading provider of lift solutions in the U.K. with more than 150 years of experience, has announced three new appointments to its local service branches in Gateshead, Mansfield and Warrington. Craig Wrightson joins Stannah Lifts in Gateshead as branch manager, serving the North East. He has extensive lift industry experience, combined with a strong track record of team leadership and development. Read more here
KINGS III ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WURTEC
Wurtec, a global supplier of tools, components and solutions for the elevator industry, has partnered with Kings III Emergency Communications, a privately-owned emergency response company based in Coppell, Texas, to improve the emergency communications market of elevator video messaging systems (VMS). 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 | | | | EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AND SPEAKER ABSTRACTS FOR ELEVCON IN LISBON
Organizers of ELEVCON 2025, the leading congress for elevator engineers and vertical-transportation (VT) industry professionals presented by the International Association of Elevator Engineers at the Altis Grand Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 17-19 announce that early-bird registration and speaker abstracts are available. The three-day event brings VT industry leaders together to network, exchange ideas and explore the latest innovations in VT. Dr. Marja-Liisa Siikonen, CEO of MLS Lift Consulting of Finland and elected chairwoman of ELEVCON, together with the event steering committee, "has curated an outstanding program of presentations featuring international experts addressing all the key aspects of VT." As always, congress proceedings will be meticulously reviewed by the ELEVCON Scientific Committee and compiled into the Elevator Technology publication made available to participants. | | | DALLAS-BASED PRESTIGE ELEVATOR ACQUIRES HIGH TECH ELEVATOR
Lift Business Advisors, Inc., announced that two Dallas-based vertical-transportation (VT) companies have joined forces with Prestige Elevator acquiring High Tech Elevator, effective February 1. Prestige Elevator President Eric Schwarzenbach described the alliance as "an ideal fit for both companies based on the complementary strengths in personnel" and a growing and loyal customer base. Read more here
MOSELEY ELEVATOR SERVICE OPENS NEW OFFICE, HIRES VP
Moseley Elevator Service is expanding and has opened a new office serving Northeast Ohio. Additionally, Charles Kaseman joins Moseley Elevator Service as vice president (VP) to lead the new operation in northeast Ohio. Kaseman has more than 15 years of industry experience with Schindler Elevator Corp. in sales, operations and profit and loss management in various disciplines in the Northeast Ohio area. Moseley Elevator Service specializes in elevator maintenance, repair and modernization using highly skilled International Union of Elevator Constructors labor. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is part of the Elevator Service, LLC ("ESI") platform. | | 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 | | | | ELSCO ANNOUNCES NAAMANI AS EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER
On February 11, Elevator Safety Co. (ELSCO), a leading provider of elevator roller guides and swivel slide guides, announced Hicham Chamseddine Naamani as its newest European sales manager. Naamani has more than 25 years' experience in elevator installation and modernization and is fluent in several languages. Read more here
ATTA ELEVATORS USA ANNOUNCES HOUSTON OFFICE
ATTA Elevators USA Inc. announced the expansion of services into the Houston, Texas, market with the opening of a new office there on February 1, complementing the recent opening of its Austin, Texas, office. The office will be managed by Regional Vice President of ATTA Elevators in Houston Will Bowden who is a 30-year industry veteran who spent his career in Houston in various sales, operations and consulting roles. Read more here | | Gain a little more Freedom with Canton Elevator's full package Traction line. Canton's offerings are based on a wide range of capacities, platform designs, travel, and speed with both geared and gearless machines. The Freedom series allows elevator contractors and their customers to work through standard and custom applications. For more information visit www.cantonelevator.com or feel free to reach out and talk to Cindy Samek 864-328-9278. If you would like to request a quote for an upcoming project, please send in all information to info@nidec-canton.com. Advertisement | | | | FERMATOR INVESTS EUR4 MILLION TO UPGRADE FACTORY IN 2024
Fermator Group, the global manufacturer of automatic elevator doors headquartered in Reus, Spain, announced on February 5 it invested more than EUR4 million (US$4.1 million) to modernize logistics and production during 2024. The transformation included modernizing machinery, redesigning the internal distribution of its facilities and adopting advanced technologies. Read more here
MAYR POWER TRANSMISSION OPENS PRODUCTION FACILITY IN INDIA
Mayr power transmission opened a production facility in Halol near Vadodara in the state of Gujarat in India at the end of 2024, making this the fourth for the company in addition to the headquarters in Mauerstetten in Bavaria, Germany, Ostrzeszów in Poland (1994) and Zhangjiagang, China (2006). Read more here | | NEW! SUPER FAST MACHINE LEAD TIMES! DELCO ELEVATOR PRODUCTS is proud to announce that we have select Haider Drive Traction Machines IN STOCK in our U.S. warehouse – ready for same or next-day shipping! For more information, please email info@delcoelevator.com or call 1.866.900.3727 | delcoelevator.com Advertisement | | | KONE AWARDED 'A' SCORE FOR CLIMATE ACTION FROM CDP
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) awarded KONE an "A" for action for climate and environmental transparency. Data reported through CDP's 2024 Climate Change questionnaire showed that KONE is among the few companies out of 25,000 surveyed to earn an "A." KONE's climate pledge committed the company to a 50% reduction in emissions compared to 2018 and to being carbon neutral by 2030. Read more here
CECA REACHES OUT TO MEMBERS IN LIGHT OF TARIFF UNCERTAINTY
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is reaching out to members regarding the uncertainty of possible future tariffs, encouraging them to review existing and new business contracts to ensure they include applicable provisions. One suggestion is to include provisions for price adjustments due to changes in taxes and customs duties; another is to decrease the timeframe for which quotes are valid. Read more here | | TKE SECURES STRATEGIC PROJECTS IN EGYPT'S NAC
TK Elevator announced on February 13 it secured orders for a total of 185 vertical-transportation units in Egypt's New Administrative Capital (NAC). This includes a milestone contract win with a repeat customer — the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) — for a total of 17 enta300 and meta100 elevators for its Egypt head office in the NAC. In 2019, TKE supplied NBK's Kuwait City corporate headquarters with 10 sets of TWIN elevator systems and other mobility solutions. Read more here
NEW ELEVATOR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE REVEALED FOR NORTH CAROLINA
Luke Farley, North Carolina's Labor Commissioner, has revealed the new elevator inspector certificate, featuring his picture, The Carolina Journal reports. The first of the new certificates was installed in the Department of Labor building with plans to install them across the state whenever an inspection is needed. Farley said, "My priorities for elevators in North Carolina are both safety and accountability. The people of North Carolina deserve to know who is accountable to them for elevator safety. That's why I made a promise during this campaign to bring back the commissioner's picture to the certificate because I wouldn't put my name or my signature or my picture on a certificate unless I was willing to stand behind the work of the department." | | Transform your ride with ADAMS. Whether you're facing an emergency or planning a long-term upgrade, our parts ensure that your elevators and escalators stay in top shape for the long haul. When you need parts from a partner you can trust, ADAMS is here to deliver reliability that you'll fall for again and again. Advertisement | | | KLST ACQUIRED BY PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM MITION
Mition GmbH Mitelstandsbeteiligungen (Mition), a private equity firm focused on succession solutions for companies, acquired the well-established provider of elevator control systems, switchgears and components for elevators, Detlef Klinkhammer Steuerungen und Komponenten für Aufzüge GmbH (KLST), effective February 1. Read more here
METRO ANNOUNCES MODERNIZATION PROJECT
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly referred to as Metro, announced the beginning of a new modernization project on February 10, reports DC News Now. The project will take place over the next four years and will include the modernization of 27 elevators across more than a dozen Washington, D.C., stations to improve reliability. Read more here | | ELEVATOR FALLS AT IHC BUILDING
A lift at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) premises in Islamabad, Pakistan, fell from the second floor to the ground floor on February 6, marking the second elevator-related incident at the courthouse in recent days, The Express Tribune reports. The elevator had seven individuals inside, but all occupants were safely evacuated. Court officials have not released a statement regarding the cause of the malfunction, but concerns about lift safety in the building have grown, the source reports. Read more here
KEY CITY THEATRE GAINS FUNDS TO INSTALL ELEVATOR
Key City Theatre in Cranbrook, Canada, has officially begun its renovation project to add an elevator, making the upper parts of the theater more accessible, reports Cranbrook Daily Townsman. The elevator installation was made possible by the theater's Dreams Come True Raffle that raised CAD35,940 (US$25,160), along with CAD200,000 (US$140,014) invested by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Read more here | | New York Build (March 12-13, Javits Center) is the largest construction & design show for New York. The show features 40,000+ registered visitors, 500+ world class speakers across 14 conference tracks and AIA workshops, Government Hub, exclusive networking events, 500+ exhibitors and the Tri-State's biggest Festival of Construction. Advertisement | | | WATER EXPOSURE CAUSING ESCALATOR CLOSURES AT BOSTON AQUARIUM STATION
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) says prolonged water exposure caused extended escalator closures at a key entrance of the Aquarium stop on the Blue Line in Boston, MSN reports. The entrance's escalators have been down since last year, causing frustration amongst passengers who must climb 61 steps if they want to use the specific entrance and exit. Read more here
ODESA PLANS FOR FAST-TRACK TENDERS FOR ELEVATOR REPAIRS
The Department of Municipal Economy of the Odesa, Ukraine, City Council plans to repair several elevators in the city's multi-story buildings for a total of UAH8.3 million (US$199,300), according to the Prozorro electronic procurement system, intent reports. Specifically, the department plans to repair two elevators in building No. 65 on Kolontaivska Street, one elevator in building No. 5/1 on Yaroslav Baisa (Vysotsky) Street and two elevators in building No. 193 on Balkivska Street. Read more here | | The Field Employees' Elevator Testing Manual, 5th edition provides a guide for persons assigned the task of performing various tests on electric and hydraulic passenger and freight elevators in the presence of a Certified Elevator Inspector. This manual assists the person performing the test in understanding what is being tested, why it is being tested, and a safe means to accurately demonstrate the function. Order yours today. Advertisement | | | CTBUH CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is seeking abstract submissions for the CTBUH 2025 International Conference, "From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City-Making," by 11:59 PM CST on February 21. The conference will take place on October 6-9 in Toronto, Canada. The event will focus on the creation of tall buildings and efficient transportation systems, as well as the social and cultural networks that bind people, businesses and communities together. In the announcement, CTBUH said, "Join us in one of the world's fastest-growing urban areas to investigate the multifaceted approaches required to cultivate and transform the cities of the future — with an emphasis on meaningful development that harmonizes the myriad components of the built environment." Companies can submit abstracts 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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