| ELEVATOR WORLD's December 2025 Issue
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ELEVATOR WORLD's February 2026 issue will focus on Maintenance and Inspection and feature Continuing Education. The article submission deadline is December 19, and the advertising deadline is January 2. 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.
U.S. OFFICES OF EW TO BE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
The U.S. offices of ELEVATOR WORLD will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on December 25 and 26. They will reopen on Monday, December 29. EW wishes all its contributors, partners, associates and advertisers a safe, healthy and prosperous holiday season! | | 1940 & 3148 Submersible Power Units - A Drop-In Solution That Just Works. Reliable! Compact! Built for today's solutions! When space is tight and performance matters, the 1940 & 3148 Series delivers a drop-in engineered solution for new installs and demanding modernizations. Designed for quiet operation, reduced vibration, and smooth performance, these units simplify your job while meeting strict mechanical clearances for your electrical requirements. Need more horsepower, higher flow, or larger oil capacity? The 3148 Series steps up with expanded capabilities and the proven reliability professionals come to expect. Proven design. Modern performance. Ready for your next project. www.nidecelevatorgroup.com Advertisement | | | | SCOTLAND'S CALTECH LIFTS ANNOUNCES NEW BASE AND GM TO FUEL GROWTH
Caltech Lifts, Scotland's leading independent lift firm, announced on December 16 it opened its first permanent base outside its Dundee headquarters (HQ) in Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, in Scotland's Central Belt. In addition, it has appointed Craig McLachlan, who has more than 30 years' lift-industry experience, to general manager (GM). He will split his time between the new office and the Dundee HQ, taking charge of Central Belt daily operations to improve systems and processes for better service and efficiency. Read more here
ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA ADJUSTS MEMBERSHIP YEAR
The Elevator Association of Florida (EAOF) has adjusted its membership year from October to October to the calendar year — January 1 to December 31 — which is why no renewal notice was issued earlier this year. Dues for 2026 are US$175 for individual membership and US$250 for corporate membership. To submit dues by check, please make it payable to the Elevator Association of Florida and enter "2026 Dues" in the memo. 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 | | | PLANNING FOR CECA 52ND ANNUAL CONVENTION UNDERWAY
Planning for the 52nd Annual Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) Convention, hosted by Garaventa Lift and Richmond Elevator on June 15-18, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia, is underway. The host hotel is the Double Tree by Hilton, and registration will open in January and remain open through the end of May 2026. The convention and exhibition will take place at the Victoria Convention Centre, with the expo on June 17 and 18. Air Canada discounts are available, and those planning to attend can learn more at the convention website. CECA reminds attendees that only CECA Executive Director Catharine Bothwell or Administrative Assistant Brandy Hancock will contact you regarding convention matters including registration, hotel rooms and attendance lists, so take care to avoid scammers. The only exception may be if you are contacted directly by hosts Garaventa or Richmond, but that would not be about hotels. CECA looks forward to welcoming you to Victoria in June 2026!
SMITH JOINS TRIUMPH ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Jeff Smith has joined Triumph Electrical Supply of Mineola, NY, as national sales director, working closely with Triumph partners at Montanari North America Inc. Located in NYC, Montanari North America was launched in 2024 to supply high-quality traction machines to the North American and Canadian markets. Smith's first day on the job was memorable as it was at the Elevator Association of Florida meeting and golf event on December 8-9 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Read more here | | | CONCEPT ELEVATOR PROMOTES TOCA
Concept Elevator Group, based in Miami, Florida, recently promoted Orestes Toca to director of plant operations. Toca has been a dedicated member of the Concept Elevator Group team in various roles since 2011 and brings years of leadership and operational expertise to his new role. "Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to operational efficiency, safety and quality," Concept Elevator observed. Read more here
TKE LAUDED FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE BY DXB
Germany-based TK Elevator (TKE) is among 35 contractors at Dubai International Airport (DXB) recognized for safety excellence, receiving the first-place Contractor Safety Excellence Award, the Safe Leader Award and the Safe Supervisor Award, TKE announced on December 18. At DXB, where TKE operates and maintains passenger boarding bridges and other airport systems, the OEM introduced innovative safety measures including heat stress-prevention protocols, specialized personal protective equipment and enhanced lockout/tagout procedures. 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 | | | | U.K.'S SIMSINLIFTS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO BELGIUM
Leading U.K. specialist in lift communication technology, SIMSINLIFTS, has announced plans to expand its operations into Belgium. As a result, lift companies in Belgium can now access the firm's multi-roam SIM cards, compatible with any auto dialer and designed to connect to the strongest available mobile network at any one time. This prevents emergency calls, which now rely on mobile-only connections, from failing when passengers are trapped. Read more here
TRIPP JOINS VDI AS QUICKCAB NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
Jamie Tripp recently joined Seattle, Washington-based Vertical Dimensions Inc. (VDI) — a Vantage brand — as national sales manager for VDI's QuickCab product line. In this new role, he will apply nearly 20 years' experience in design, business development and sales to strengthen VDI's already-robust pipeline of QuickCab elevator interior projects. Tripp's background includes collaborating on elevator projects that require detailing, specification and effective project management. His career includes senior sales roles with Draper Elevator Interiors and Forms + Surfaces, and a strong foundation in technical sales and depth of knowledge about materials and processes promise to effectively bridge the gap between specifying materials and manufacturing elevator interiors. Based in the Boston area, Tripp will implement specific sales strategies and improvements nationwide to achieve immediate results and support Vantage's strategic growth plans. | | SITE SERVICE SOFTWARE ACQUIRED BY CORA GROUP
Site Service Software, Inc., an elevator service industry software provider, announced on December 15 it has been acquired by Toronto, Canada-headquartered CORA Group, a division of Constellation Software Inc. Douglas vanden Bosch has been named CEO of both Site Service Software and Total Service, a CORA Group company offering ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions for the elevator service industry. Read more here
OTIS TO COLLABORATE ON MALAYSIA TOWER PROJECT
Otis is collaborating with construction company Vestland in Malaysia to deliver SkyRise elevators, Compass® 360 Destination Management System and Otis ONE™ with eView™ smart screens for the upscale residential development Armani Hallson KLCC in downtown Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The building has three towers. The two Small Office, Versatile Office (SOVO) towers rise 80 stories and feature 18 high-speed SkyRise elevators traveling at up to 7 m/s in banks of nine elevators in each tower. 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 | | | JAPAN ELEVATOR MAINTAINED BY NIPPON OTIS TO MARK 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Nippon Otis Elevator Co. has been maintaining Japan's oldest operating elevator at Tohka Saikan, a long-established Chinese restaurant in Kyoto. The historic elevator will mark its 100th anniversary of passenger service in 2026. The Tohka Saikan Restaurant building was completed in 1926. The building – the only restaurant designed by American-born architect William Merrell Vories, famous for buildings including the Hilltop Hotel in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, and the Daimaru department store in Osaka – still retains its original Spanish Baroque-style design. Read more here
ATIS ACQUIRES BAYLINE LIFT TECHNOLOGIES
St. Louis-based ATIS, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) and a top provider of elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting and managed services across North America, has acquired Bayline Lift Technologies, with corporate headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. Bayline provides elevator inspection services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With the backing of ATIS' team and resources, the company is "poised for accelerated growth while continuing to provide high-quality services to its customers," TSCP said in a December 23 press release. ATIS has a team of more than 200 licensed QEI professionals and expert consultants, providing service across the U.S. and Canada to more than 15,000 customers. | | 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 | | | | TRIUMPH AND MONTANARI LEAD CUSTOMER JOBSITE TOURS IN NYC
Triumph Electrical Supply organized events on November 11 and December 12 offering consultants a chance to see Montanari North America elevator machines in action at customer jobsites throughout NYC, Steve Tomasheski, who handles business strategy for Triumph, tells ELEVATOR WORLD. "In order to make this logistically possible and add a bit of fun, we decided to rent a party bus," Tomasheski said. The next Montanari machine jobsite tour is tentatively planned for late January 2026. Read more here
FUJITEC'S EEVI PROVIDES SEVEN HIGH-SPEED ELEVATORS IN TIJUANA
Elevadores EV International, S.A. de C.V. (EEVI), a group company of Japan's Fujitec Co., Ltd., delivered seven 150 m/min ZEXIA elevators to LANDMARK Tijuana Torre II, a high-rise, high-end residential building in Tijuana, Mexico. Acquired by Fujitec in 2022, EEVI has been traditionally strong in vertical-transportation products for low- to mid-rise buildings. By employing Fujitec's technological resources, EEVI was able to respond successfully to demand for high-speed elevators. Read more here | | As Peelle gets ready for 2026 we'd like to remind our loyal customers as well as future customers of our team and the specific professional assigned to your territory. They are available for sales training, field surveys, and overall project management. Together we will accomplish great things. www.peelledoor.com Advertisement | | | SOUTH KOREA SCENIC SPOT TO GET ELEVATOR
The Mapo District in Seoul, South Korea, plans to install an elevator and a connecting bridge on the retaining wall between 2-111 and 3-200 Changjeon-dong at Wayusan, one of the eight scenic spots in the Mapo District, The Asia Business Daily reports. With the elevator, the time needed to reach the trail, which currently takes 15 min, is expected to be reduced to less than 5 min. The project is scheduled for completion by April 2026. Read more here
EUROBUILD EXPO 2026 INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR PLANNED IN UKRAINE
EuroBuild Expo 2026, the XV International Trade Fair, is planned on October 13-15, 2026, at the International Exhibition Centre at 15 Brovarskyi Avenue in Kyiv, Ukraine. There will be eight themed sections: Construction, Architecture; Windows and Doors; Building Materials and Construction; Energy-Efficient Homes; Concrete Plants; Finishing Materials; Interior Décor; and Lift Equipment. Read more here | | MOBILITY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER TO EXPAND FREE CONSULTATION SERVICES IN SWITZERLAND
Rigert Treppenlifte AG, a leading Swiss mobility solutions provider with more than 60 years of experience, has expanded its consultation program throughout Central Switzerland to provide comprehensive assessments for stairlifts without any cost or obligation to homeowners, Herald-Mail Media reports. The free consultations include detailed home assessments, measurements for custom installations and personalized recommendations based on individual mobility needs. Rigert Treppenlifte's team of specialists evaluates factors such as stairway configuration, available space and specific mobility requirements to determine the optimal lift solution for each residence. The expansion comes as Switzerland faces an aging population with increasing needs for accessibility solutions in residential settings, and the initiative aligns with Switzerland's broader accessibility goals and supports aging-in-place preferences among senior citizens. Rigert Treppenlifte's expansion of consultation services also addresses the growing demand from healthcare facilities and senior living communities seeking reliable mobility solutions for their residents. The company's technical specialists provide project planning support and coordinate installations to minimize disruption to daily operations. | | THE 2026 EW MEDIA KIT IS HERE! Download the ELEVATOR WORLD Media Kit to see EW's upcoming feature stories, focus topics, special sections and editorial and advertising submission deadlines here. Join us as we continue to celebrate and support the industry in 2026! Advertisement | | | CVU PLANS VU SUMMIT RIYADH & DUBAI 2026
The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) plans to host the VU Summit Riyadh & Dubai 2026 on September 21-25, 2026, under the theme "Density and Identity: Shaping Skylines, Elevating Culture. The event will assemble the world's foremost experts to address a pressing challenge: How can cities grow taller without compromising livability and their unique cultural identity? This challenge is particularly pertinent to the Middle East, where a generational transformation is underway in cities such as Cairo, Egypt; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Dubai, U.A.E. Read more here
EXTELL SECURES US$1.13-BILLION LOAN TO BUILD MANHATTAN SUPERTALL
Extell Development founder and President Gary Barnett secured a US$1.13-billion construction loan from Tyko Capital to build a 74-story, 1,162-ft-tall supertall with 154 residences and 233,000 ft2 of commercial space at 655 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, NY, The Real Deal New York reports. Involving a rezoning application for the 765,000-ft2 structure, the plan secured the largest construction financing package in NYC in 2025. Read more here | | Learn More About Unintended Car Movement Protection with Argus Elevator's webinar on January 15, 2026 at 01:00 PM CST. Unintended Car Movement is a serious safety hazard that occurs when a car drifts up or down from the landing due to a component or system failure. Unintended Car Movement Protection (UCMP) stops the car before accidents occur. This webinar, will show you how UCMP works, why it is required by code, and how to choose the right solution for your elevator. Register today! Advertisement | | | 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 Kathleen Farrell. 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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