July 2026 Magazine

Last Glance

Colleagues Celebrate Hole in One During NAEC Trip

By Kathleen Farrell | June 30, 2026

The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) 2026 Spring Education Conference, held March 22-26 in Long Beach, California, featured two official golf events.

Product Spotlight

Stylish, Safe and Aware

By Elevator World | June 30, 2026

Upgraded and new packages and systems to protect workers and equipment

Project Spotlight

Hill Hiker Completes Challenging Inclined Elevator Project in Beverly Hills

By Elevator World | June 30, 2026

Through a 12-year effort, the team developed and installed a custom three-stop lift, making a historic home fully accessible.

Readers' Platform

Elevators: “The Vertical Handshake”

By Josh Anderson | June 30, 2026

How does your building make people feel?

Continuing Education

VFD Filters and Accessories for the Elevator Application

By Eric Danner | June 30, 2026

A review of methods to mitigate harmonic distortion in elevator systems

Events

ECNY Supplier Showcase 26

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 30, 2026

Beloved Bronx, NY, event steps into the future with energy and purpose.

Readers' Platform

Riding the EV Wave

By James Hutchinson and Daniel Johnson | June 30, 2026

Why rotary motor technologies may outpace linear motors in ropeless elevators

Events

IUEC Global Safety Summit

By Angie C. Baldwin | June 30, 2026

The Union’s inaugural safety event presents “landmark moment” to capacity crowd.

History

ESCO Elevators, Inc., Part Two

By Dr. Lee Gray | June 30, 2026

From the novel “Mermaid Lift” to holeless hydraulic systems

Drives and Motors

Troubleshooting Electric Motors and VFDs in Elevator Applications

By Jeff Collins | June 30, 2026

A practical field guide for elevator tradespeople

Drives and Motors

The BRUsystem

By Elevator World | June 30, 2026

Solution offers an integrated approach to elevator drive systems.

Drives and Motors

How Access to Refurbished Elevator Drives Across Competitor Platforms Is Reshaping Service Economics

By David Marsden | June 30, 2026

In this Reader’s Platform, your author examines refurbishment as a profit engine.

Events

IAEC Forum 2026

By Lindsay Fletcher | June 30, 2026

Association celebrates 35 years with a packed schedule of presentations, social and networking time, food, drinks and a little Disney magic.

Safety

Staying Cool Under Pressure: Heat Illness Protection in the Elevator Industry

By Dot Mynahan | June 30, 2026

Recognizing signs of illness and developing a heat safety program can save lives.

Technology

Reflections on 25 Years of Coated Steel Belts

By Bruce Horne | June 30, 2026

A new standard in elevator suspension

Codes & Standards

ISO 8100 and Beyond

By Elevator World | June 30, 2026

Shaping the future of elevator safety and standards

Editor's Overview

Stock-In-Trade

By Angie C. Baldwin | June 30, 2026

Project Spotlight

Otis Smart Elevators for Modern Urban Village in Tokyo

By Elevator World | May 25, 2026

Custom units designed for a "city within a city" focused on wellness and sustainability.

Market Trends

Vertical Car-Parking Systems for Africa's Growing Urban Population

By Shem Oirere | May 25, 2026