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ELEVATOR WORLD’s April 2026 Issue
 On the Cover: From Aesthetics to Code Compliance
Features: A Recalibration in Global Tall-Building Development; The Glen...
Focus on Fixtures: Twenty-Five Years of Evolution; Life-Changing Fixtures...
Columns: Resilient, Strong and Independent; Trust but Verify; IUEC Local 124...
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EW JUNE: THE PEOPLE ISSUE, FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
ELEVATOR WORLD’s June 2026 issue will be The People Issue and focus on Environmental Issues (earthquake, flood and fire preparedness, pit cleaning, hydraulic oil disposal, building sway and more) with bonus distribution at the 2026 CECA Convention. The article submission deadline is April 17, 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.
14TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST OPEN, NOW ACCEPTING VIDEOS
Submissions are open for ELEVATOR WORLD’s 2026 Photo Contest until May 15. 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), Company Factories/Facilities, Hoistways and Industry Art/Illustrations (including sketches, blueprints, digital, AI and other). The nomination period will be followed by public voting, and winners will be featured in our August 2026 issue. Video submissions can be submitted for any category and links can be shared from any of the following platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch, Wistia, Vidyard, BitChute and Mixcloud. Send us your best shots and be published in EW! We look forward to viewing the elevator world through your unique lens. Please email with any questions. |
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SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT FOR THE EW PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Submissions are now being accepted for the ELEVATOR WORLD 29th Annual Project of the Year Awards. We are seeking submissions of projects featuring vertical, horizontal or inclined transportation systems with an innovative design, special application or approach that solved a major problem or overcame a unique challenge. Projects will be judged on innovation, originality and creativity, challenges overcome, installation methods and techniques and use of advanced technology, as well as overall quality of presentation. This year’s categories are Elevators, New Construction; Elevators, Modernization; Escalators, New Construction; Escalators, Modernization; Moving Walks; Inclined Elevators; Platform Lifts & Stairway Chairlifts; Private-Residence Elevators; and Special-Purpose Lifts. All entries will be judged and categorized as received by an impartial panel of experienced industry experts and professionals. Winning entries will be published in the January 2027 issue of ELEVATOR WORLD. Winners in each category will be acknowledged with an award of recognition. The submission deadline is September 2. |
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GUSTAV WOLF ESTABLISHES MIDDLE EAST SUBSIDIARY, TAPS LEADER
Gustav Wolf GmbH, the Germany-based global steel and synthetic elevator rope manufacturer, recently announced its new Middle East subsidiary in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), being led by Area Sales Manager Abu Ghwaileh. Fully compliant with local regulations, the new facility is equipped to stock, cut and supply Gustav Wolf's complete range of traction rope, covering all types and diameters. Read more here
CHICAGO ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES MAY MEETING
The Chicago Elevator Association plans to host a meeting on May 7 with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooks Kitchen & Tap at 1919 South Meyers Road in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The guest speaker will be Cornelius Walls of CEDES who will share valuable insight on CEDES’ light curtains, optical sensing edges and more. Those planning to attend are asked to respond no later than May 1 via email or phone: 708-371-2477. |
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OTIS ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN PROPTECH COMPANY WEMAINTAIN
Otis announced on April 13 that it agreed to acquire a majority stake in WeMaintain, a fast-growing property technology (PropTech) company based in Paris and London. The investment reflects "Otis' continued focus on advancing service and service technology to deliver the best possible solutions for customers," Otis stated. Otis and WeMaintain will operate as separate entities, with WeMaintain continuing to offer its agnostic Internet of Things (IoT)- and AI-based solutions to current and future customers. Read more here
EW WINS B2B MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR AT ORLANDO MEDIA EVENT
ELEVATOR WORLD President and CEO T. Bruce MacKinnon announced EW won the 2026 Nichee Award at the Niche Media Conference on April 8-10 in Orlando, Florida, for Business-to-Business (B2B) Magazine of the Year. MacKinnon said he is incredibly proud of the EW team and is grateful to have shared the experience with EW Executive Editor Angie C. Baldwin, Education Sales Executive Eli MacKinnon and Vice President of Operations J. Scott Eastman, who were with him in Orlando. Read more here |
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Hilliard offers its customers two styles of spring applied electric released brakes that can be easily fitted to "A" frame elevator drives. These brakes are designed to apply when unintended travel of the car occurs. Hilliard offers a friction disc plate-style brake that attaches to the drive shaft of the pulley and a caliper-style that acts on a ring attached to the pulley. These brakes are an alternative to a rope gripper when performing a modernization job which requires lifting or moving a drive or extra construction to the elevator. Hilliard offers certain models of these two styles of brakes that meet CSA approval. For more information, visit www.hilliardcorp.com Advertisement
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U.K.-BASED ATWELL INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Worcestershire, U.K.-based Atwell International Ltd. is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, marking three decades of innovation, industry leadership and commitment to advancing safety standards within the lift sector. Founded in 1996, Atwell International has grown from a specialist supplier into a globally recognized provider of VG Safety Products™ and associated lift components, supporting clients across the U.K. and international markets. The milestone anniversary was recently celebrated with a special event where colleagues, industry partners and long-standing connections were invited to join the team for a celebratory dinner and a tour of the facilities. A significant milestone in the company’s development came in 2013 when Atwell International relocated to its current headquarters at Ball Mill Top Business Park in Hallow, Worcester. In 2024, Atwell International launched the VG AiO Speed Watcher, an advanced all-in-one overspeed detection and uncontrolled movement monitoring system designed to enhance lift safety and simplify installation for engineers. The product quickly gained industry recognition, with Atwell International named Best Supplier – Safety Products at the ELEVATOR WORLD Europe Ellies Awards during interlift 2025. The AiO Speed Watcher was also shortlisted as a finalist in the EW Product of the Year Award, further highlighting its impact within the sector. Most recently, the company has been named a finalist in the 2026 Chamber Business Award – Excellence in Innovation. This follows Atwell International being named a finalist in the Worcestershire Innovation Champion Award 2026. |
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AVT BECKETT EXPANDS WITH NEW CANADIAN FACILITY
AVT Beckett Elevators recently announced the relocation of its Canadian operations into a new, significantly larger facility in Whitby, Ontario. "This milestone marks an exciting step forward in the company's continued growth and commitment to serving the elevator industry across Canada and the U.S." the company stated. At 140,000 ft2, the new facility is 40,000-ft2 larger than the previous one, and has been designed to support increased production capacity, improved workflow efficiency and enhanced customer responsiveness. Read more here
FIVE KONE ELEVATORS FOR BRONX RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a total of five MonoSpace® 500 machine-room-less (MRL) elevators for Bruckner Heights, a recently completed two-building residential complex in Unionport, Bronx, NY. The seven-story building at 2070 Chatterton Avenue is served by two MRLs, while the nine-story building at 1017 Olmstead Avenue is served by three. According to New York YIMBY, the affordable housing lottery for Bruckner Heights launched earlier this month. Read more here |
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OTIS LAUNCHES HEAVY-DUTY ELEVATOR RANGE
Otis Worldwide Corp. has announced Otis Robust, a new heavy-duty elevator range engineered to meet the growing demand of multi-story data centers and other essential infrastructure, such as airports, hospitals and industrial plants, that operate around the clock under demanding conditions. Otis Robust elevators are designed for demanding infrastructure supporting heavy loads, frequent use and continuous operation, with up to five times the weight capacity and two times wider door openings than standard passenger elevators. These units help customers reduce operational risk, protect valuable equipment and maintain performance time around the clock. The global demand for larger and more advanced facilities and infrastructure is expanding at an unprecedented rate across sectors. Advances in cloud computing and AI are fueling this expansion, driving rapid growth in multi-story data center capacity worldwide. As these facilities scale, they must be built and brought online faster, placing new demands on the performance, durability and safety of the infrastructure they support.
CVU ANNOUNCES 2026 CHINA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS
The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) recently announced Award of Excellence winners in the inaugural 2026 China Awards Program, an extension of its global Awards Program that has recognized excellence in tall buildings and urban innovation for decades. The Awards of Excellence recognize the highest-performing entries in 12 categories including office, residential, engineering innovation and sustainability. Read more here
TEI GROUP AMONG USA TODAY TOP WORKPLACES
TEI Group President Mark Gregorio announced on April 9 the company has been listed among the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces. Gregorio recalled how, upon entering the elevator industry "by chance" with large independent Millar Elevator, Inc., he finally found himself "at home with people deeply committed to their careers, their peers and their company." Today, he said, TEI aspires to be not just good, but great, focused on hiring and elevating the right people and always prioritizing customers. Read more here
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TAOPING’S SMART ELEVATOR SERVICES ORDERS EXCEED US$3 MILLION
China’s Taoping Inc., a provider of innovative smart cloud platform services and solutions, announced a significant expansion of its core smart elevator business with new orders exceeding US$3 million. The multi-million dollars in new orders won through its wholly-owned subsidiary Skyladder (Tianjin) Technology Development Co., Ltd. ("Skyladder Technology") reflects a rebound in demand in the broader market for highly reliable, state-of-the-art elevators and services, and further consolidates the Company's leading position in Tianjin. Read more here
MAYAR SUBSIDIARY ESTABLISHES MAINTENANCE COMPANY
Mayar Holding Co. announced that its subsidiary, Elevator Solutions Investment Co., has established a wholly owned limited liability company, Elevator Solutions Maintenance Co., Maal reports. The company will focus on elevator maintenance activities and be headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read more here
HYUNDAI ELEVATOR SIGNS MOU FOR MODULAR TECHNOLOGY
Hyundai Elevator has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) to jointly develop modular elevator technology for next-generation housing projects, the Korea IT Times reports. The partnership focuses on advancing technologies to support the expansion of modular apartment construction, and the two companies plan to develop elevators specifically designed for modular housing. Read more here |
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MTA ANNOUNCES ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS TO SUBWAYS THIS SPRING
The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a wave of accessibility upgrades rolling out across 11 subway lines this spring, Time Out New York reports. Newly modernized elevators and escalators are already back in service at major stations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, with more replacements underway systemwide. Recent upgrades include elevator replacements at busy hubs like 14th Street–Union Square and DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn, as well as escalator work at stations including 145th Street and Lexington Avenue–63rd Street. Many stations will see full replacements along with upgraded cameras, fire alarms and remote monitoring so crews can respond faster when things go wrong. This should lead to smoother rides and more reliable service in the long term, according to the MTA. In 2025 alone, the MTA completed a record number of elevator replacements. More than 50 elevators across the system are currently in progress or planned, spanning stations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
FOUR KONE MRLS FOR NEW QUEENS, NY, RESIDENTIAL TOWER
KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided four machine-room-less (MRL) elevators for The Pecora, a new 26-story residential tower at 41-08 Crescent Street in Long Island City (LIC), Queens, NY. The MonoSpace® 500 elevators serve a building designed by Dan Ionhescu Architects and developed by Watermark Capital Group. Read more here |
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CVU REOPENS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR RELOCATED SUMMIT
Following its decision to relocate the 2026 VU Summit from Riyadh and Dubai to London on October 26-29, the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) is reopening the call for abstracts, offering a renewed opportunity to engage in one of the year’s most important global dialogues on the future of cities. All abstracts submitted to the original call will be retained for consideration in the London program, and there is no need to resubmit. This new round simply extends an invitation to additional voices and perspectives within a new context. To reinforce the theme of “Density & Identity: Shaping Skylines, Elevating Culture,” CVU says its “calling on our international community of experts to examine the dynamic interplay between ambitious vertical development and a deepening commitment to heritage, place and cultural continuity. London, an exemplar of layered urban history and progressive city-making, provides an especially compelling setting for this exchange of ideas.” Submissions are due by May 5, and accepted abstracts will be notified in June.
KOREAN BUSINESSES JOIN ENERGY CONSERVATION DRIVE
Korean businesses are supporting the government's energy conservation measures in response to energy supply uncertainties caused by Middle East conflicts, the Seoul Economic Daily reports. Following the government and public sector's decision to strengthen energy conservation policies — including a two-day-per-week vehicle restriction for public institutions and a five-day rationing system for public parking lots — the private sector is following suit. Read more here
PREVIOUSLY DENIED TOWERS NOW A GO IN BEVERLY HILLS
Members of the City Council in Beverly Hills, California, greenlit two previously denied residential towers during their March meeting, reflecting the growing role of state-led housing mandates in vertical growth, the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) reports, citing Urbanize Los Angeles. A 26-story project at 8844 Burton Way developed by Crescent Heights will deliver 200 residential units of various sizes, including 22 affordable units. The Council’s approval reverses a November 2025 denial by the Planning Commission amid concerns over height, density and affordable housing placement. Read more here |
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