Elevator World Europe

❯ READ Europe July – August 2026 Issue

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.

Unique Perspectives

By Angie C. Baldwin | July 31, 2026

Here at ELEVATOR WORLD, our Photo Contest never fails to thrill us and remind us of the beauty of the vertical-transportation (VT) industry and the world around us.

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.

The 55th ANACAM National Assembly

By Elettra Bilibio | July 31, 2026

Italian SMEs, European representation and technical expertise come together in Sardinia.

DAILY NEWS

Schindler Elevators, Digital Solutions Help Robots Navigate Swiss Hospital

July 31, 2026

Fermator Adding Parking Facility at Spain HQ

July 30, 2026

KONE To Equip 75 London Wall With 23 Connected Elevators

July 30, 2026

KONE Reports Order Growth, Margin Expansion With EMEA a Highlight

July 27, 2026

Otis 2Q Earnings: Service Sales Achieve Greatest Growth Since Spinoff

July 23, 2026

Latest Instrumentation for Elevator Diagnostics

By David Herres | February 1, 2022

Electrical faults often require the use of instrumentation and other resources.

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.

Special Regional Section: Switzerland

Special Regional Section

EGL Elevators SAGL

By Paolo Restaino | July 31, 2026

Novazzano, Switzerland, arm of Italian company specializes in complex, bespoke VT solutions.

Special Regional Section

Schindler X8 Roadshow Reaches High Point

By Sascha Göbel | July 31, 2026

On the Männlichen above Grindelwald, Switzerland, Schindler demonstrated the X8: a passenger elevator rethinking elevator installation in existing buildings.

Special Regional Section

Extreme Elevation: The Sphinx Observatory

By Kathleen Farrell | July 31, 2026

Schindler elevators at Europe’s highest research facility

Columns

Codes & Standards

A New Era for Lifts: Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

By Süleyman Özcan | July 31, 2026

The regulation taking effect on January 20, 2027 — its scope, the “EHSR bridge” and what it changes for the lift industry

Company Spotlight

Rudolf Fuka GmbH: The Toolmakers

By Sascha Göbel | July 31, 2026

Cologne-based company has built solutions for more than a century that others don’t — why this isn’t a niche strategy, but a philosophy.

Events

25 Years of the NEW-Lift Service Center

By Sascha Göbel | July 28, 2026

An anniversary celebration in Kell am See

Engineering

Analysis of The Mechanics of Escalator Step Band

By Dr. Ali Albadri | July 31, 2026

With a focus on heavy-duty escalators

Events

AI Communication Award 2026

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

Pioneering projects honored at Germany’s Social Media Days.

Readers' Platform

ALM Discusses Issues for SMEs and EFESME’s Role

By Tihomir Dimitrov | July 31, 2026

Organizations continue to address the challenges facing SMEs when standards change.

Events

BIKE-FRANCE 2026

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

Heat, high-tech and high living in the Champagne region

Events

Henning Stays True to Schwelm

By Sascha Göbel | July 31, 2026

Between EN ISO 8100, the MR and AI — a thematic overview

Events

LiftExpo Poland Preview

By Elevator World | July 31, 2026

VT event returns to Warsaw in October.

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

Events

The New Risk Map of Spain’s Elevator Sector

By Olga Quintanilla Marful | July 31, 2026

Online event looks at country’s industry challenges.

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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