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ELEVATOR WORLD’s June 2026 Issue
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Features: The People Issue; NAEC Spring Education Conference 2026…
Focus on Environmental Issues: Rethinking Preparedness in an Era of Heightened Environmental Risk; Solar-Powered Elevator Production…
Columns: Global Tardif’s Next Phase of Growth; What’s Wrong With Residential Elevators…
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EW AUGUST 2026 TO FOCUS ON INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
ELEVATOR WORLD’s August 2026 issue will focus on Insurance and Liability along with a special regional section on Chicagoland. The issue will feature the 14th annual Photo Contest Winners with bonus distribution at NAEC. The article submission deadline is June 15, and the advertising deadline is July 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.
ENTER THE 2026 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD CONTEST
ELEVATOR WORLD’S sixth annual Product of the Year Award recognizes outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy or innovative. The product(s) should represent any of the following qualities: a significant advancement in a technology or its application, an exceptionally innovative design, a substantial achievement in price/performance, improvements in design performance and a potential for new product designs/opportunities. To learn more about how your company can participate in the 2065 contest, download and complete the 2026 entry form.
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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VOTING NOW OPEN FOR EW’S 2026 PHOTO CONTEST
Voting is now open for ELEVATOR WORLD’s 14th Annual Photo contest! Simply click on the heart for the pictures you love to cast your vote. With more than 170 photographs and videos submitted from across the globe, there are a dazzling array of options from which to choose. Winners in each category will be featured in the August 2026 issue of EW. Categories include Projects in Action, Elevators/Lifts (Commercial), Elevators/Lifts (Private Residence), Escalators and Moving Walks, Machines and Components, City Skylines and Tall Buildings, Historical/Legacy Equipment, Hoistways, Company Facilities and Factories, Inclined Lifts, Industry Art/Illustrations and Videos. Vote until June 12. We look forward to showcasing the elevator world through your unique lens!
KONE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE US$34-BILLION TKE ACQUISITION
At an extraordinary general meeting on June 3 at company headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, KONE shareholders approved the company's planned US$34-billion acquisition of German rival TK Elevator (TKE), a deal that would "propel KONE past U.S. rival Otis, create a European champion and strengthen its presence in the Americas," Reuters is among outlets to report. Antitrust scrutiny means closing the deal with TKE owners Advent, Cinven and others could take up to 18 months, and divestments in certain geographical areas are likely, KONE Chief Financial Officer Ilkka Hara told the source. Read more here
TKE LAUNCHES EOX REBUILD TO MODERNIZE EUROPE’S AGING ELEVATOR INFRASTRUCTURE
TK Elevator (TKE) on June 8 announced the launch of EOX Rebuild, a full replacement solution within TKE's EOX elevator family designed specifically for existing low-rise buildings. "Across Europe, we are seeing significant investment in the modernization of existing buildings as cities and property owners work to improve sustainability, safety, accessibility and quality of life," TKE Europe Africa CEO Bora Gülan said. Read more here |
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KONE LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER SPINOUT COMPANY, VAELLA
Helsinki, Finland-headquartered KONE announced on June 10 the launch of its first-ever spinout company, VAELLA, aimed at tackling a growing challenge facing cities worldwide: how to operate increasingly crowded public infrastructure more safely and efficiently when physical expansion fails to keep pace with demand. Led by co-founder and CEO Fabien Fédy, VAELLA acts as an AI-powered operational layer for complex environments such as metro systems, airports, transit hubs, stadiums and large public buildings. Rather than relying on additional cameras or surveillance infrastructure, the platform combines existing operational data sources to provide real-time situational awareness and predictive insights for facility operators. VAELLA has already been piloted in real operational environments in Helsinki and Brussels, testing applications such as crowd build-up detection, passenger incident response, accessibility disruption management and adaptive energy optimization.
VT INSTALLERS/REPAIRERS NAMED TO LIST OF JOBS RELEVANT TO WORLD CUP LOGISTICS
Zety, a leading resumé templates service, has released its World Cup Career Index, ranking the top 15 jobs that play a critical role in the FIFA World Cup 2026’s operations, support long-term career growth and typically do not require a bachelor's degree, and elevator and escalator installers and repairers were named No. 6 on the list. To determine the list, Zety researchers analyzed publicly available World Cup planning materials and identified occupations aligned with at least one of five key operational areas: transportation and crowd logistics, venue operations, public safety, infrastructure and tourism support. Vertical-transportation installers and repairers were listed with a mean annual salary of US$109,820 and a projected growth rate of 5%. By combining labor market trends with operational relevance, the analysis identifies the occupations best positioned to benefit from both tournament-related demand and broader workforce growth. |
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 WISCONSIN ELEVATOR SYMPOSIUM
The 2026 Wisconsin Elevator Symposium will be held on September 24-25, 2026, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, at the Grand Geneva Hotel and Resort. Presentations by top elevator industry professionals will focus on current code-related issues affecting the industry. With nearly 275 attendees from across the U.S. and Canada, the Symposium is an excellent opportunity to network with others in your field. NAESA will also host its annual golf outing to benefit the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation on September 23. Registration includes access to all educational sessions, breakfast and lunch on both days and a ticket to the Evening Reception on September 24. The workshop agenda will be finalized soon. NAESA still has sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available. Those interested can contact Megan Fitzmaurice at email or 360-292-4968.
ECNY TO OFFER ONE-DAY QEI CERTIFICATION EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) will offer a one-day educational seminar that meets “Annual Maintenance of Qualifications” requirements for Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification on November 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. A total of 10 h for 1.0 CEU (continuing-education units) will be provided for 2026. Read more here |
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IEES ORGANIZERS ISSUE CALL FOR PAPERS, WELCOME NEWEST EXHIBITOR
Liftinstituut and ELEVATOR WORLD, organizers of the International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES) at Hotel Okura in Amsterdam on December 10-11, issue a call for papers, invite participation and welcome their newest exhibitor, the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). This year’s theme is “Passenger Experience, Access, Design and Safety.” IUEC Director of Safety and Health Eric M. McClaskey, who attended two previous Symposiums, said, “Whether you are focusing on new technologies, code development, business practices or safety, the IEES offers something for everyone.” Exhibitors can book now through July 31 for an early-bird discount. Read more here
KONE PARTNERS ON VOCATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION IN STOCKHOLM
Together with Stockholm-based higher vocational institution Zenter Botkyrka, KONE partnered with the Swedish Association of Lifts and Escalators for Yrkes-SM, a vocational skills competition for young people held in Stockholm on May 4-6. Over three days, competitions were organized in a wide range of professions including, for the first time, lifts and escalators, which saw a total of 12 competitors. Elements involved renovating a valve block, connecting an emergency phone and connecting a shaft riser, with four “incredibly skilled” technicians making it to the final — three from KONE and one from Motum Örebro. Louis Karlsson from KONE Gothenburg was ultimately crowned the winner, with Elliot Holm from KONE Stockholm taking a very close second. With 31,642 visitors and 80 professions represented on-site, the 2026 edition of Yrkes-SM was the largest thus far. Look for more about the competition in an upcoming issue of EW and EW Europe. — reported by EW Correspondent Madeleine Olausson |
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FERMATOR REVOLUTIONIZES PLANT LOGISTICS, BOOSTS SAFETY WITH ROBOTICS
Fermator, a leading manufacturer of automatic elevator doors, recently made major strides in safety and efficiency at its Falset plant in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, with the help of the MiR1200 Pallet Jack Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and the integration expertise of industrial intralogistics specialist MTS Tech. The pallet jack is manufactured by Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a Teradyne Robotics company. At the 14,000-m2 Falset plant, which manufactures standard doors for newly installed elevators, internal transport of materials between the warehouse and production lines was identified as a weak point since it depended entirely on forklifts and pallet jacks driven by operators. Read more here
U.S. CPSC RECALLS RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR INTERLOCK SWITCH
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on June 4 recalled the SUNS International SS6291 solenoid residential elevator interlock switch due to potential falls or crushing incidents involving serious injury or death. The approximately 7,000 affected switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remain unlocked and posing risk of serious injury or death if the elevator is called to another floor. The recall involves SS6291 switches produced from August 20, 2024, through November 6, 2025, with date codes 2431 through 2543. Read more here |
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TOWNE JOINS METRO ELEVATOR WISCONSIN AS DIRECTOR OF SALES
Metro Elevator Wisconsin recently welcomed Rebecca Towne as its new director of sales. Towne has more than 20 years' vertical-transportation industry experience and a well-rounded background spanning operations, project management and sales leadership. She previously had a more than 22-year career with Otis, holding roles including branch manager; project manager; new equipment installation coordinator; and senior manager of sales operations, training and enablement, covering both Wisconsin and Florida. Read more here
HYUNDAI ELEVATOR UNIT OBTAINS ISO 45001 CERTIFICATION
Hyundai Elevator Installation, a unit of South Korea-headquartered Hyundai Elevator, announced it received International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 45001 certification, the international standard for occupational health and safety (H&S) management, Seoul Economic Daily is among outlets to report. Read more here |
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INDIA’S RICARDO ELEVATORS’ GLOBAL EXPANSION PLAN ANNOUNCED
India’s Ricardo Elevators has announced an ambitious expansion strategy aimed at significantly strengthening its presence across India and international markets, Machine Maker reports. The company is targeting 40 customer touchpoints by the end of 2026. The planned 40-touchpoint network will include company-operated flagship experience centers, regional showrooms, dealer-led outlets and international country partnerships. This expansion drive includes the inauguration of new experience centers in Lucknow and Jammu. The company currently operates 21 experience centers across India and plans to add three more locations within the next two months. Read more here |
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APPROXIMATELY 27% OF LONDON TUBE ESCALATORS OPERATING PAST THEIR SHELF LIFE
Freedom of Information data obtained by The Standard show that 153 out of 566 — approximately 27% — of escalators serving Transport for London's (TfL) Tube network are operating past their shelf life. Elly Baker Labor’s transport lead on the London Assembly, said TfL gives escalators a 20-year midlife and 40-year total lifespan, which helps the government body determine when renewal work should occur. In recent years, however, Baker said she thinks TfL has moved toward condition-based monitoring to determine when major maintenance or replacement is needed. Read more here
TMEC PROVIDES 153 VT UNITS FOR NEW TAIPEI METRO LINE
Taiwan Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd. (TMEC), a Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corp. (MEBS) company, recently delivered 153 vertical-transportation (VT) units — 40 elevators and 113 escalators — for the first phase of the New Taipei Metro Sanying Line set to open this summer, MEBS announced on June 3. The fully elevated 14.29-km line stretches from Dingpu Station in New Taipei City through the Sanxia District to the Yingge District, "significantly improving convenience for communities along its route," including around National Taipei University. Read more here |
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MOTUM TAPS COO TO SHARPEN FOCUS ON SWEDEN
Motum, Norway and Sweden's largest independent elevator and door group that also has a presence in Ireland, recently announced it is sharpening its focus on Sweden with the appointment of Jonas Granzell as chief operating officer (COO). Fredrik Eliasson will continue as Motum CEO as he puts more effort into the group's and Mitsubishi's international development and long-term works in Europe. In Granzell's new role, he will work closely with the management of Motum's Swedish companies with a focus on business, customer relations and further development of market offerings in Sweden. Read more here
FORMULA SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO CANADIAN MARKET
Formula Systems recently announced a partnership with FTL Distribution making Vision Plus Light Curtains available throughout Canada. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to the Canadian market by providing customers with a trusted source for product availability, technical expertise and responsive support,” Formula Systems stated. The company is working closely with Bolton, Ontario-headquartered FTL to ensure Canadian manufacturers, integrators and OEMs have streamlined access to Vision Plus safety solutions “backed by the service and application knowledge they need to keep projects moving forward.” Read more here |
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ROYAL WARRANT GRANTED TO FUJITEC UK’S AMALGAMATED LIFTS
Japan's Fujitec Co. Ltd. announced on June 1 Amalgamated Lifts Ltd., a group company of its Fujitec UK Ltd. subsidiary, has been granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III. One of the world's most prestigious honors, the Royal Warrant dates back to the Middle Ages when the monarch selected the country's finest craftsmen. With this recognition, Amalgamated Lifts has the right to display the Royal Arms. In addition, as an official member of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, the company embodies the prestige and trust of British brands. Read more here
TKE PROVIDES 303 VT UNITS FOR NEW CORPORATE HQ IN SHANGHAI
TK Elevator (TKE) announced on June 3 it is providing 303 vertical-transportation (VT) units — 199 elevators that travel at up to 6 m/s and 104 escalators — for Bilibili's New Generation Park, Chinese video-streaming platform's new corporate headquarters (HQ) along the Yangpu River in Shanghai. TKE's MAX digital platform will be deployed across all units to provide real-time operational insights, predictive maintenance and remote monitoring. Read more here |
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EW’S 2026 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD IS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS. ELEVATOR WORLD’s Product of the Year Award honors manufacturers for outstanding product innovation and development. For more information, previous winners, and submission criteria, visit the official contest page at https://elevatorworld.com/contests/product-of-the-year/ Advertisement
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