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Photo Contest 2026

By Kaija Wilkinson | July 31, 2026

EW’s 14th annual competition showcases unique VT perspectives from Australia, the Middle East, North America, Southeastern Europe and more.

A Sight for Sore Eyes

By Angie C. Baldwin | July 31, 2026

Hiring in the U.S. has been up and down this summer; the price of oil and gasoline has been and remains high; at press time, the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is shaky at best; and the weather has been unpredictable and, at times, extreme.

WEE Expo 2026, Guangzhou

By Peng Jie | July 13, 2026

This year, the WEE Expo—held for the 17th time—celebrated its 30th anniversary since the fair’s inception. Last held in Guangzhou in 2014, during the Year of the Horse, the fair returned to the city in another Year of the Horse, exactly 12 years into the Chinese zodiac cycle.

Elevator U 2026

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

The industry education event geared toward those working in university settings offered quite a bit beyond the classroom this year.

DAILY NEWS

NYC MTA and Disabled Community Reach Truce in Subway Elevator Dispute

July 31, 2026

NAESA Welcomes Brumbaugh as Assistant Education Director

July 31, 2026

Three New Pieces of VT Equipment for Two LIRR Stations

July 31, 2026

Schindler Elevators, Digital Solutions Help Robots Navigate Swiss Hospital

July 31, 2026

Hitachi India Welcomes New Chief HR Officer

July 30, 2026

Door Locking Devices

By John W. Koshak | July 31, 2026

Your author explains them in common terms and defines why they are critical for elevator personnel to examine.

New and Emerging Technology Product Spotlight & Resources

By Elevator World | July 1, 2021

When the pandemic tightened its deadly grip on the world, the vertical-transportation (VT) industry sprang into action.

FOCUS ON INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Management

How Tariffs, AI, Data Centers and Social Inflation Are Reshaping Insurance for the Elevator Industry

By John Tateossian | July 31, 2026

Navigating a perfect storm

Management

Insurance Considerations for Elevator Contractors

By Ron Ward | July 31, 2026

A trusted broker can help navigate a complicated market.

SPECIAL REGIONAL SECTION: CHICAGOLAND

Special Regional Section

Colley Elevator Co. - 118 Years and Counting

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

This Company Spotlight looks at the various ways this Chicagoland-based company is going beyond elevators to lift others.

Special Regional Section

KONE Americas in Chicago

By Richie Deutsch | July 31, 2026

Empowering people in our hometown

Special Regional Section

The Chicago Elevator Association

By Kathleen Farrell | July 31, 2026

From the rise of the skyscraper to today’s VT industry

Special Regional Section

50 Years of Elevator Inspection in Chicago

By Sara Korolevich | July 31, 2026

Anthony DiBiase and Frank Cervone built EIS into one of Chicagoland’s most trusted names — and watched the city’s VT industry transform along the way.

COLUMNS

Accessibility

NYC’s 19 Elevators Project

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

In collaboration with MTA and Goldman Copeland, Forte Construction completes work ahead of schedule.

Engineering

Analysis of The Mechanics of Escalator Step Band

By Dr. Ali Albadri | July 31, 2026

With a focus on heavy-duty escalators

Events

Lifts in the Spotlight at Stockholm Vocational Skills Competition

By Madeleine Olausson | July 31, 2026

KONE elevator technician crowned Yrkes-SM national champion.

History

ESCO Elevators, Inc., Conclusion

By Dr. Lee Gray | July 31, 2026

System and product innovations continue until company’s final chapter.

Events

TKE ALAT Holds Groundbreaking for Dammam Facility

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

It will be TKE’s first site in the world to produce low-, mid- and high-rise elevators and escalators in one location.

Industry Profile

A Conversation With mayr’s Johann Eberle

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

Your author recently spoke with the industry veteran ahead of his retirement.

Events

The ELA General Assembly and Conference 2026

By Sascha Göbel | July 31, 2026

Between shaft and server: AI summit on the Maas in Rotterdam

Maintenance

How Black Boxes Are Changing the Elevator World

By Marco Cogliati | July 31, 2026

The maintenance of the future

Maintenance

Using Data To Modernize Your Maintenance Program

By Kevin Brinkman | July 31, 2026

Moving from reactive to proactive maintenance

Management

Building a Strong Second-in-Command for Your Elevator Business

By Sean Madden | July 31, 2026

The systems needed to develop leadership inside your company

EVENTS

Santander International Lift City

July 29, 2026

SIEME 2026

June 15, 2026

VFA-Interlift General Assembly

May 14, 2026

Smart City Expo Poland

May 13, 2026

Heilbronn Elevator Days

May 13, 2026

LATEST WEB EXCLUSIVES

Immersive Elevator Art Installation at the Frist Art Museum

July 28, 2026

A Passion for Elevators

February 21, 2026

El Ateneo Grand Splendid

January 30, 2026

Autograph in an Elevator

January 16, 2026

A Century of Service

December 19, 2025

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