April 2026 Issue

Last Glance

Elevator Professionals Tour Patagonia

By Kathleen Farrell | April 1, 2026

Product Spotlight

Technology Takes Center Stage

By Elevator World | April 1, 2026

Digital solutions and more

Technology

Historical Milestones

By Elevator World | April 1, 2026

Ziehl-Abegg breaks one-billion-euro barrier and becomes first company to develop rare earth-free elevator machine.

Project Spotlight

Bridging Design and Accessibility

By Elevator World | April 1, 2026

Stannah provides stairlift for luxury Islay hotel.

Fixtures

Life-Changing Fixtures

By Lindsay Fletcher | April 1, 2026

This Company Spotlight looks at how SCS Elevator Products carries on its founder’s legacy of helping those with a specific need.

Fixtures

Twenty-Five Years of Evolution

By Jeremy Snyder | April 1, 2026

In this Readers’ Platform, your author reflects on the transition from manual craftsmanship to precision manufacturing.

Fixtures

The Potential of Digital Out-of-Home Advertising in the Lift Industry

By Gemma Moore | April 1, 2026

A look at the adoption of this modular hardware within the lift

Fixtures

From Aesthetics to Code Compliance

By Dirk Lauterwasser | April 1, 2026

This Readers’ Platform discusses how modern fixtures bridge the gap between architectural vision and technical reality.

Project Spotlight

Preserving the Past, Building for the Future

By Carol Lim | April 1, 2026

Schindler helps Singapore's UOB Plaza showcase how historical landmarks can evolve to meet modern demands without losing their identity.

Safety

VT Safety

By Pablo Aimar | April 1, 2026

Mechanical validation of elevator door panels and frames in compliance with EN 81-20/50

Project Spotlight

The Glen

By Elevator World | April 1, 2026

A home elevator enhances a place for joy.

Safety

Elevate Your Attention Behind the Wheel

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | April 1, 2026

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Project Spotlight

Leading the Charge Toward Industry 5.0 Sustainability

By Elevator World | April 1, 2026

A case study from Dubai via Ireland

Market Trends

Balkans Bound

By Eugene Gerden | April 1, 2026

Elevator market of former Yugoslavia and surrounding region looks to future with optimism.

History

IUEC Local 124

By Chris Middleton | April 1, 2026

Celebrating 80 years of service and solidarity

Maintenance

Trust but Verify

By Richard “Rick” Sayah | April 1, 2026

Necessary KPIs and frequency of spot checks explored

History

The Elevator Starter 1895-1905

By Dr. Lee Gray | April 1, 2026

A late 19th century one-stop solution

Education

“Everyone Gets Their Wave”

By Sascha Göbel | April 1, 2026

A visit to the KONE Academy in Hanover

Company Spotlight

Resilient, Strong and Independent

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 1, 2026

Benfield celebrates 75 years of growth.

Market Trends

A Recalibration in Global Tall-Building Development

By Elevator World | April 1, 2026

CVU’s 2026 Trends & Forecasts Report

Company Spotlight

Mowrey Elevator Hits Milestone

By Kathleen Farrell | April 1, 2026

Florida-headquartered family business celebrates 50 years.

Editor's Overview

Are We Safe Enough?

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | April 1, 2026

Maintenance

Esas Plaza Elevator Modernization Project

By Elevator World | March 27, 2026

Codes & Standards

TÜV SÜD ReCert Easy

By TÜV SÜD | February 5, 2026

Global company supports transition to ISO 8100-1/2 with new service offering.

Technology

Safety Relay Circuits

By Lakshmanan Raja | February 5, 2026

UCMP’s logical backbone