Europe May – June 2023 Issue

Readers' Platform

Ropeless Lift Feasibility Study

By Hongliang Liang | June 5, 2023

Your author believes they are infeasible at this point.

Industry Dialogue

EOX Comes to North America

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 5, 2023

A conversation with TKE NA CEO Jeremy Rainwater

Associations

Committed to Universal Accessibility

By Olga Quintanilla Marful | June 5, 2023

ONCE Foundation and FEEDA sign an agreement.

Events

Schindler To Participate in First Edition of GEE in Milan

By Schindler | June 5, 2023

Involvement represents a vote of confidence in both MIBA and GEE.

Market Trends

Europe, Germany and Switzerland

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | June 5, 2023

In-depth discussions provide insight on the respective economies and the impacts on the elevator industry.

Events

Back With New Ideas

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | June 5, 2023

Overcoming pandemic setbacks and a recent cyberattack, a well-attended 40th Heilbronn Elevator Days takes on timely industry topics.

Events

ELA's Silver Anniversary

By Bülent Yılmaz | June 5, 2023

With the support of VSA, the association celebrates its 25th year with intensive participation in Lucerne.

Editor's Overview

Different Names, Same Issues

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | June 5, 2023

History

The History of Operatorless Elevators: John D. Ihlder

By Dr. Lee Gray | June 2, 2023

Ihlder’s contribution to the electric elevator merits special recognition.

Readers' Platform

A Clear Pathway to Upgrading Existing Lifts

By Claudio Donghi | May 15, 2023

In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how to make the biggest improvements in safety, accessibility and energy efficiency.

Events

Counting Successes in Istanbul

By Bülent Yılmaz | May 15, 2023

Middle East office of Spain-headquartered Fermator hosts meeting prior to Asansör İstanbul.

Events

Great Interest in the First Kazakhstan Expo

By Bülent Yılmaz | May 15, 2023

The first Kazakhstan expo addressing the countries of Central Asia was organized in Almaty between 29-31 March 2023.

Events

Asansör İstanbul Attendance Exceeds Expectations

By Bülent Yılmaz | May 15, 2023

Panels discussing elevator standards for earthquake zones and the necessity of vocational training were on the agenda.

Suspension Means and Materials

PU-Coated Ropes as Elevator Suspension Means

By Nicola Imbimbo | May 5, 2023

This Technology article looks at the European experience.

Sustainability

Using Circular Economy Business Models and Life Cycle Assessment to Improve the Sustainability of Elevators

By Marco Tomatis, Christian Kukura, Siniša Djurović, Judith Apsley, David Griffin, Jordan Griffin, Rob Corner and Laurence Stamford | April 6, 2023

Research explores the potential of drive refurbishment to improve elevator sustainability.

The Future of VT - 2030

Polymer Matrix Composite Applications on the Elevators of the Future

By by Emre Köroğlu and Ali Kiliç | February 1, 2023

This article provides information regarding elevator applications of PMC materials that are innovative alternatives for elevator components

The Future of VT - 2030

Lifts in the New Millennium‭

By Elena Mauro | February 1, 2023

This article looks at recent innovations in lift technology, placing them in the context of global trends in the industry.