| ELEVATOR WORLD's February 2025 Issue
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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.
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. | | 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 | | | | DUBAI'S AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCES KONE PARTNERSHIP
Azizi Developments, a major private developer in the U.A.E., announced a strategic partnership with KONE that involves KONE providing 490 DX Class MonoSpace® elevators to multiple projects across Dubai South, outlets including MENAFN report. These include Azizi Venice, Azizi Riveria, Azizi Rêve, Creek Views III, Dubai Healthcare City and MBR City. Read more here
NEW U.K. LIFT AND ESCALATOR APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD APPROVED
The U.K.'s Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) Employer Group has announced that the sector's flagship apprenticeship has been officially approved by the Secretary of State and the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education, following an extensive period of re-development. The Standard will now be known as Lift and Escalator Engineering, as this was considered the best title to reflect the role being represented. 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 | | | | SCHINDLER INDIA EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH HOWL DIGITAL
Mumbai, India-headquartered digital marketing agency HOWL Digital announced it has extended its partnership with Schindler India on March 4. Now in its fourth year, the partnership "aims to drive conversations on urban mobility and Schindler's role in India's rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape," HOWL Digital stated. With a renewed and expanded scope, the partnership encompasses digital transformation, public relations, customer retention and relationship management in an effort to enable Schindler to achieve its operational and business goals for 2025. The goal is to "humanize the brand and spark meaningful conversations around urban mobility," according to the marketing agency. HOWL Digital CEO Nabeel Merchant said the company aims to push the boundaries of its partnership with Schindler through data and technology to "digitally transform the marketing and sales process, building seamless automation from lead generation to sales closures."
ELEVATOR HOBBYIST EXPANDS ELEVATOR DATABASE TO COVER 10% OF THE U.S.
Logan Ober, a Petaluma, California, resident and systems engineer for the Novato Unified School District, announced earlier this year that he expanded his U.S. elevator database, The Elevator Database, to include Massachusetts, building on a project that began with his home state of California. He would later add Colorado, North Carolina and Texas. Hawaii, New Hampshire, Maryland and Missouri are next on the list. Read more here | | | FIELDBOSS OPENS NEW U.S. HEAD OFFICE IN SOUTH FLORIDA
FIELDBOSS, a leading provider of commercial contractor field service management software for the elevator and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries, announced the opening of its new U.S. head office in Ventura, Florida, on February 23. The new south Florida location "will serve as the nerve center for FIELDBOSS's U.S. operations." Read more here
HYPERION SOLUTIONS APPOINTS HEWITT AS CEO
Hyperion Solutions, the Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered provider of systems, parts and technical services for the vertical-transportation industry, announced it appointed David Hewitt as CEO. Hewitt joins Hyperion from global energy storage company Sunlight Group, where, as CEO, he oversaw operations across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites and drove the integration of a major acquisition. Read more here | | 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 | | | | TKE TO MODERNIZE THREE ELEVATORS IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS IN KANSAS
In Kansas's Riley County, a modernization project for three government building elevators was approved on February 27, News-Press Now reports. A 2023 inspection revealed that elevators in the courthouse, the Carnegie building and the health department building weren't up to current state codes. Public Works Director John Ellerman informed county commissioners of the various problems with the elevator in the courthouse, including doors closing too quickly, which has resulted in an injury claim against the county after the door closed on someone's leg. Ellerman also said the courthouse and Carnegie building elevators have been in and out of order within the past two years. TK Elevator will perform the modernization work for a total of US$523,762. The project is estimated to take 18 to 25 weeks per elevator.
KONE TO REPLACE TENNESSEE AIRPORT'S ESCALATORS
McGhee Tyson Airport in Blount County, Tennessee, just south of Knoxville, awarded a US$1.1 million contract to KONE to replace its two main downward and upward escalators, outlets including the Knoxville News Sentinel reported on February 25. Dating to the year 2000, the units have exceeded their operational life. Read more here | | 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 | | | | RIYADH METRO STATION WITH 63 VT UNITS STARTS OPERATIONS
The seven-story, 40-m-deep Riyadh Metro Qasr Al Hokm Downtown Station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has begun operations, linking the Metro's Orange and Blue lines and the bus network, Tunnels & Tunneling is among outlets to report. One of 22 stations built on the Orange Line, the station is served by 63 vertical-transportation (VT) units — 17 elevators and 46 escalators. Read more here
HOTEL OWNERS IN MONTENEGRO DONATE ELEVATOR TO KOTOR CLINICAL HOSPITAL CENTER
Co-owners of the Montenegro Stars hotel group, Žarko Radulović and Ljudmila Ivanjenko, donated an electric elevator worth EUR67,000 (US$69,468) to the Kotor Clinical Hospital Center, Vijesti reports. The new elevator replaced the previous elevator that had been out of service for years. The state-of-the-art new model will provide more efficient transportation of patients, medical staff and equipment, with a capacity of 16 people and a load capacity of 1250 kg. | | Wurtec invites you to celebrate National Elevator Mechanics Day on May 19 th! Inspired by the dedication of the men and women in the field, we successfully applied to the National Day Archives to make this an officially recognized annual observance! We'll be hosting festivities at each of our branch locations on Monday, May 19 th. We encourage you to host your own celebrations. Send us your pictures at feedback@wurtec.com and post to social media with the hashtag #NationalElevatorMechanicsDay. Learn more about its powerful, energy–efficient performance. Advertisement | | | NUMBER OF NJ TRANSIT VT INCIDENTS CLIMBS BY 12%
In 2024, NJ Transit experienced 2,725 elevator and escalator incidents at train stations, representing an increase of 12.3% over 2023, when there were 2,426 incidents, Asbury Park Press reports. Incidents include such things as freeing entrapped passengers and shutting down a unit for service, maintenance or cleaning. The source observes that the transit system has 84 elevators at its rail stations, including 23 at its light rail stations. When these units are out of service, it creates headaches for physically handicapped people. NJ Transit offers options for riders in such situations, such as advising them to take another train to a further stop that has a working elevator, but passengers are often unaware of these options. Some pieces of equipment have been out of service for months or years, including an escalator that has been out since September 2021 and another that has been out since July 2024. These units, according to NJ Transit, are "nearly 30 years old" and need to be replaced. Bids for the escalator replacement contracts are due on March 12. "Access to the system for all customers continues to be a top priority," NJ Transit stated. | | UNREGULATED LIFT INSTALLATIONS SPARK CONCERN IN INDIA
The tragic death of a 6-year-old boy who became trapped between a lift and elevator shaft wall in a Hyderabad apartment building prompted The Times of India (ToI) to take a deeper look at safety and standards in the state of Telangana. ToI reported on February 24 that the Telangana Elevators and Escalators Contractors Association said that approximately 80% of manufacturers install "substandard" lifts in Hyderabad. Read more here
PERLEN STEEL WELCOMES MASTERSON AS ITS NEW CEO
Perlen Steel, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, announced Robert Masterson as its new CEO on February 27 . Masterson's "proven ability to inspire teams, drive sustainable growth and transform challenges into opportunities aligns perfectly with our commitment to quality and innovation in the steel industry," Perlen stated. A 42-year veteran of the elevator industry, Masterson joins Perlen from NYC-based Champion Elevator Corp. Read more here | | Push Buttons That Eclipse All Others. The Eclipse Series of push buttons from Innovation offers more styles, finishes, and seven ultra-bright colors with metal halos. Proudly made in the U.S.A., you can choose from a wide selection of metals, finishes, and profile configurations. Vivid LED colors include red, blue, green, purple, white, orange, and lime green. www.innovationind.com Advertisement | | | WASHINGTON STATE BILL ATTEMPTS TO REFORM ELEVATOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Senate Bill 5156, sponsored by Washinton State Senator Jesse Salomon, has advanced in its efforts to make Washington State a leader on elevator reform, The Urbanist reports. The bill calls for Washington's Department of Labor and Industries to adopt new standards for elevators in all buildings, specifically allowing smaller elevators in buildings six stories or shorter, with 24 units or less. Read more here
THE ARCH 22 IN BANJUL, GAMBIA, RECEIVING AN ELEVATOR FOR ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
The Director General of the National Center for Arts and Culture Hassoum Ceesay has announced that the Arch 22 in Banjul, Gambia, will receive an elevator as part of the landmark's 60th anniversary, The Voice Gambia reports. The major upgrade to the commemorative arch's accessibility will enhance its appeal to visitors, especially those with mobility impairments. The elevator will allow visitors to more easily access the view of Banjul at the top of the arch, which was declared a National Monument in 1997. The elevator's installation is part of a larger, comprehensive renovation effort funded by Gambian authorities as part of the celebration of The Gambia's Diamond Jubilee. Ceesay said, "Visitors will no longer have to climb the stairs to reach the top. The lift, once installed, will be an invaluable addition, making the Arch more accessible for all, including the elderly and those with mobility challenges." | | Enhance your elevator interiors with Inpro's patented interlocking aluminum clip fastening system, designed for easy installation to save time and reduce downtime. Fasteners and seams are concealed with a reveal strip that prevents tampering while enhancing the overall aesthetic. Trust Inpro for innovative solutions crafted with installation and design in mind. Advertisement | | | LAURA'S HOME WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER PLANNING ELEVATOR RENOVATIONS
Rise: Women's Philanthropy Initiative at The City Mission, a philanthropic organization in Cleveland, Ohio, will fund the renovation of the elevator for Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center at 18120 Puritas Ave. in Cleveland, the Cleveland Jewish News reports. Laura's Home currently has 78 children, many of whom are toddlers or infants who that utilize strollers, living on its ground where the elevator has not been updated in the 22 years the center has been open. Read more here
REIT TO FUND NEW OFFICE PROJECT IN BENGALURU SUBURB
Singapore-based CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) continues to bet on the Bengaluru, India, area as a rising tech hub, with the REIT agreeing to fully fund development and purchase a 1.13-million ft2 office project in the northern suburb of Nagawara, MINGTIANDI reports. 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) takes place June 17–19, 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 professional education, expert-led lectures, and networking opportunities. For more information and registration visit: www.elevcon.com Advertisement | | | OMEGA ELEVATORS INDIA INSTALLS 7000-KG LIFT IN KOLKATA
Omega Elevators India, headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, recently celebrated successful installation of a 7000-kg industrial lift at a forging plant in Kolkata. The Omega team received hearty congratulations in LinkedIn, including from Zhejiang BONLY Elevator Guide Rail Manufacture Co., Ltd. Read more here
ELEVATOR INCIDENT IN CHINA LEADS TO FATALITY
In the Panlong District of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, an elevator malfunction led to the death of a 59-year-old resident, Dimsum Daily is among outlets to report. The elevator lost control during operation, falling from the 17th floor to the basement level before rapidly ascending to the 33rd floor and colliding with the lift shaft ceiling. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Read more here
LANDMARK HOUSTON BUILDING TO BE CONVERTED TO HILTON HOTEL
The Scanlan Building, an 11-story structure at 405 Main Street in Houston, Texas, built in 1909, is set to be converted into Hilton's first Canopy by Hilton Hotel following its purchase late last year by SLTX Capital, outlets including Chron report. Built by the family of two-time Houston Mayor Thomas Scanlan, the building was once home to the Republic of Texas' presidential palace. 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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