CEA was formed in 1984 and has 500 members. The secretariat together with the Institute of Building Mechanization. CEA is one of the sponsors of China World Elevator & Escalator Expo and China Elevator Magazine.
President: Li Shulin
Standing Committees: Technical, Safety, Editorial for CHINA ELEVATOR magazine, as well as Design and Manufacture, Installation and Maintenance Committee.
Responsibilities: Promoting technical progress and elevatoring techniques; helping the relevant government department stipulate the industrial policy and carry out the industrial administration; and serving as bridge and tie of government and enterprise
Representation: Elevator manufacturers, installers and maintainers, as well as inspection and testing organizations and research and educational institutions