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Elevator World, Inc. has been the premier publisher for the global vertical transportation industry for more than 68 years. We have more written content on the industry than any other source. These archives will grow to include all published articles dating as far back to 1953. Check in regularly to access these archives as we will be adding content daily.

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COVER STORIES

Skyline and Sketching - View of East London from Lift 109
On Camera

Skyline and Sketching

By Madeleine Olausson | September 3, 2024
Inside-Out
Chicago / Special Regional Section

Inside-Out

By Josh Nelson | March 1, 2021
Sheraton Grand Nashville
Photo Contest

Dazzling, Colorful, Diverse: EW’s 2021 Photo Contest Winners

By Kaija Wilkinson | November 1, 2021
How Manchester Is Reinventing Itself
Readers' Platform

How Manchester Is Reinventing Itself

By Jason Halligan | February 19, 2024

FEATURES

"Best Ever!"
Events

“Best Ever!”

By Lindsay Fletcher | July 6, 2023
Fifth CII REBT Conference
Events

Fifth CII REBT Conference

By Sheetal Shelar Patil | April 4, 2025
The-Second-Annual-International-Elevator-and-Escalator-Symposium
Events

IEES 2019

By Angie Baldwin | February 1, 2020
Fermator Celebrates First Family Day
Events

Fermator Celebrates First Family Day

By Elevator World | August 5, 2024

FOCUS TOPICS

Eyes-on-the-Future
Communication Systems

Eyes on the Future

By Kaija Wilkinson | November 1, 2016
Panel for Lumigraf’s long-standing partner Retro Elevator
Cabs and Cab Accessories

Elevating Expectations

By Lumigraf | July 1, 2025
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Maintenance

Formula for Success

By Craig Brown | October 1, 2016
Code Compliance
Communication Systems / Product Spotlight

Code Compliance

By Elevator World | October 1, 2021

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Rope Development and Lubrication
July 2021 Issue

Rope Development and Lubrication

By Elevator World | July 1, 2021
A Look at A17.4
October 2025 Issue

A Look at A17.4

By Max Stanley | October 1, 2025
Electrically Based Intelligent Escalator Braking Systems
April 2023 Issue

Electrically Based Intelligent Escalator Braking Systems

By Kevin Seaborne, Lutfi Al-Sharif and David Austin | April 6, 2023
Figure 2: Type B (FGC) Safety: thyssenkrupp Elevator Model 63200
April 2018 Issue

A17/B44 Type B Safety Stopping, Part One

By Elevator World | April 1, 2018
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April 2014 Issue

Common Misconceptions Regarding Elevator Traffic Simulations

By Elevator World | April 1, 2014
Figure 6: Typical capstan winch; image courtesy of Endurance Marine
August 2017 Issue

Traction for Field Personnel, Part One

By John W. Koshak | August 1, 2017

COLUMNS

Lerch Bates at 75: VT and Beyond
Events

Lerch Bates at 75: VT and Beyond

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 1, 2022
Building Safety Habits
Events

Building Safety Habits

By Lindsay Fletcher | December 1, 2023
Bankruptcy Law
Readers' Platform

Bankruptcy Law

By Rohan Singh | February 21, 2023
19. Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators
Project Spotlight

Down the Hatch

By Elevator World | November 1, 2023
Vertical Transportation: A Primer
Reviews

Vertical Transportation: A Primer

By Lee Freeland | March 1, 2021
Ropeless Lift Feasibility Study
Readers' Platform

Ropeless Lift Feasibility Study

By Hongliang Liang | June 5, 2023

DAILY NEWS

CIA TO SHOWCASE CANOPEN LIFT AT INTERLIFT

CIA To Showcase CANopen Lift at Interlift

October 6, 2025
Both events will be held at Maestro’s Caterers in the Bronx; image courtesy of Maestro’s Caterers.

ECNY Events To Be Held on Same Day in Same Location

October 6, 2025
KAPOK 88 ACHIEVES LIFTINSTITUUT CERTIFICATION

Kapok 88 Achieves Liftinstituut Certification

October 6, 2025
WINNERS OF INAUGURAL ELLIES EUROPE COMPETITION ANNOUNCED

Winners of Inaugural Ellies Europe Competition Announced

October 6, 2025
image courtesy MEUS

Mitsubishi Elevator/Escalator Division Celebrates 40 Years in U.S.

October 3, 2025