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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

"Fantastic Voyage"
On Camera

“Fantastic Voyage”

By Kaija Wilkinson | October 1, 2021
Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Project Spotlight

Guangzhou Baiyun Station

By TK Elevator | April 1, 2025
Game Changer
Events

Game Changer

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 1, 2022
ELA's Silver Anniversary
Events

ELA’s Silver Anniversary

By Bülent Yılmaz | June 5, 2023

FEATURES

Vision Realized
Events

Vision Realized

By Kaija Wilkinson | November 1, 2021
More Than Just a Showcase
Events

More Than Just a Showcase

By Vijay Pandya | May 21, 2024
Making Elevator Engineering History
Events

Making Elevator Engineering History

By Elevator World | December 1, 2024
Historic Eastern Machinery Elevator
On Camera

Historic Eastern Machinery Elevator

By Michael Dumas | February 1, 2023

FOCUS TOPICS

Ingenuity by Design
Cab Accessories / Cabs and Doors / Company Spotlight

Ingenuity by Design

By Kaija Wilkinson | April 1, 2021
The Montmorency Escalator in Le Havre
History

The Montmorency Escalator in Le Havre

By Dr. Lee Gray | December 1, 2021
Trends-for-Elevator-Drives-and-Consequences-for-Safety-Brakes
Safety System

Trends for Elevator Drives and Consequences for Safety Brakes

By Elevator World | May 1, 2017
Smart-Fast-Energy-Efficient
Energy Efficiency

Smart, Fast, Energy Efficient

By İpek Akyıldız Sipahi and Onur Artıkoğlu | April 1, 2017

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wet-Ropes-Equal-Dead-Ropes
March 2013 Issue

Wet Ropes Equal Dead Ropes

By Elevator World | March 1, 2013
Elevator-World---Fallback-Image
October 2012 Issue

AECO Certification as Applied to a Wind-Turbine Tower Elevator

By John W. Koshak | October 1, 2012
Energy-Efficient-VVVF-Hydraulic-Lift-Drive
June 2013 Issue

Energy-Efficient VVVF Hydraulic Lift Drive

By Elevator World | June 1, 2013
Elevator-Door-Force-Figure-3
November 2015 Issue

Elevator Door Force

By John W. Koshak | November 1, 2015
Freight-Elevator-Door-Control-An-Opportunity
February 2012 Issue

Freight Elevator Door Control: An Opportunity for Wireless Technology

By Steven Reynolds, P. Eng and Henry E. Peelle, III, DM | February 1, 2012
Servicing-of-Hydraulic-Elevators-after-Flooding
April 2016 Issue

Servicing of Hydraulic Elevators after Flooding

By Elevator World | April 1, 2016

COLUMNS

A Special Effects Elevator
History

A Special Effects Elevator

By Dr. Lee Gray | July 1, 2021
A Philosophical Approach
Reviews

A Philosophical Approach

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | May 1, 2025
Blurred background of event exhibition show public hall, business trade concept
Events

SLM World 2024 Preview

By Anitha Raghunath and Raghu G. | March 4, 2024
Elevator World Is Born: 1953
History

Elevator World Is Born: 1953

By Dr. Lee Gray | January 6, 2023
The Gift of Independence
Accessibility

The Gift of Independence

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2025
“An Invisible Door”
Last Glance

“An Invisible Door”

By Kathleen Farrell | October 1, 2024

DAILY NEWS

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

May 9, 2025
HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

May 9, 2025
Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

May 9, 2025
Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

May 9, 2025
Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus

May 8, 2025