Following the elections in May, the whole cabinet has changed except for two ministers. The change, which was expected and followed up in suspense in terms of our sector, was rather related to the people that will take part in the new economic administration than the Ministry of Industry itself. After taking over the position, Mehmet Şimşek stated that “Türkiye has no option other than turning back to rational grounds,” which partly satisfied the expectations, but time will show how it will be reflected in action. Was there a reasonable explanation for the economic depression and irrational economic administration we have experienced for almost three years? Who will account for all these prices paid? As always, these questions will be forgotten in a while without an answer.
The 11th Russian Elevator Week was organized between 7-9 June at VDNKh fairground under the shadow of economic sanctions due to the Russia-Ukraine war. At the fair, there were mainly Chinese and Turkish companies present, while there were scarcely any European participants and visitors.
As a result of the unprecedented snowstorm in the south of Spain in January 2021, the roof of the Falset factory of the global automatic door manufacturer Fermator collapsed, unable to withstand the heavy snow mass. Getting organized in a short time because of the unexpected disaster, the Fermator team has started production again after the new 14,000-m2 reinforced concrete factory was completed in a record-breaking period of nine months. With the motto “Stronger Together,” Fermator team hosted more than 400 guests from 27 countries between 1-2 June to introduce the new factory to its solution partners.
The biggest international industry fair of the region, Win Eurasia Fair, opened its doors for the 29th time between 7-10 June with the motto “Industry meets the future” and the participation of more than 500 exhibiting companies. The exhibition space, which has reached gross 55,000 m2, hosted 38,586 buyers from 102 countries.
The lift machines and ropes, which are among the most important factors during the lifetime and revision of a lift, constitute the file subject of this issue. I would like to thank Süleyman Özcan, Serdar Tavaslıoğlu, Sebastian Steinert, Nicola Imbimbo, Pat Dreps and Joseph Thompson who have contributed to this important subject with their articles.
As the voice and umbrella organization of lift societies in the European Economic Zone and member countries of the European Council, the European Lift Association (ELA) organized its 25th general assembly, conference and celebration with intensive participation in the natural and historical city of Lucerne, Switzerland, on May 4-6.
After five years´ absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ExpoElevador Brasil successfully reappeared in São Paulo, Brazil. Pro Magno exhibit hall hosted more than 80 booths and 3,500 enthusiastic visitors on May 9-11.
You can read all outstanding news, articles and more in this issue. I wish everyone a healthy, peaceful and prosperous summer.
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