October 2025 Issue

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Editor's Overview

Uncertainty

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | October 1, 2025

In business, uncertainty is a non-starter, literally.

Project Spotlight

New Era for Austin

By Kaija Wilkinson | October 1, 2025

A tour of Texas’ tallest tower, Waterline

Project Spotlight

EKA S1

By Elevator World | October 1, 2025

Panoramic passenger elevator at the EKA Elevator Factory in Türkiye

Product of the Year

Product of the Year 2025

By Elevator World | October 1, 2025

Innovation is at the core of the elevator industry, and ELEVATOR WORLD is proud to again recognize the achievements of manufacturers

Components

Enhancing Passenger Safety: A Framework for Assessing and Optimizing Elevator Braking Distances

By Shaik Javeed | October 1, 2025

An important metric that maintenance companies can utilize to enhance equipment safety

Components

Optimized Elevator Brakes for the New Standards

By Elevator World | October 1, 2025

Revolutionary new system from mayr minimizes noise and maximizes safety.

Components

Beyond the Safety Code

By Andy Cowe | October 1, 2025

Advancing elevator safety through secondary rope brakes

Brakes

Dual Plunger Retrofit Brake Kit

By Elevator World | October 1, 2025

Titan’s offering prioritizes elevator safety and reliability.

History

When EW Met Ellie the Elephant

By Dr. Lee Gray | October 1, 2025

A fascinating chapter of moving sidewalk history

Continuing Education

A Look at A17.4

By Max Stanley | October 1, 2025

Procedures are outlined in the Code.

Market Trends

Diplomatic Buildings Drive VT

By Shem Oirere | October 1, 2025

As diplomatic buildings of embassies of South Africa reach for the sky, demand for VT systems rises.

History

The Other Otis Legend

By Oskar Rosin | October 1, 2025

A speculation

Industry Profile

Perlen Steel Founder Richard Perlen

By Kaija Wilkinson | October 1, 2025

A man of peace and snazzy cars reflects on his role in building the elevator industry in NYC and beyond.

Management

Best Foot Forward

By Alyssa Gelbard | October 1, 2025

Why to prioritize employee branding

Events

Elevating Talent

By Dot Mynahan | October 1, 2025

How the elevator industry succeeded at SkillsUSA’s NLSC in Atlanta

Readers' Platform

Elevators That Heal

By Ivette Natacha Sanchez | October 1, 2025

Biophilic design in VT promotes urban well-being.

Technology

The Strategic Impact of Counterweight Balancing

By Eng. Mantovani | October 1, 2025

Elevator energy efficiency optimization according to ISO 25745

Technology

An Alliance With the Current/OS Foundation

By Elevator World | October 1, 2025

KONE is set to launch a PoC to test the first lift powered by DC.

Product Spotlight

Belts, Sensors and Machines

By Elevator World | October 1, 2025

Innovations from Europe and North America

Last Glance

Alpine Wonderland Holds the Highest Outdoor Elevator in Europe

By Sophie Goodwin | October 1, 2025

Europe’s highest outdoor elevator is just a hop, catamaran and funicular away from Switzerland’s picturesque alpine landscape.

Events

Russian Elevator Week 2025

By Bülent Yılmaz | July 27, 2025

The 13th Russian Elevator Week was held on June 25-27 at Hall 57 of the VDNKH Exhibition Center and in three outdoor tents.

Events

Coming Together in Warsaw

By Bülent Yılmaz | July 27, 2025

The Annual General Assembly and Congress of the European Lift Association (ELA) was held in Warsaw on May 21-22.

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Uncertainty

New Era for Austin

EKA S1

Product of the Year 2025

Enhancing Passenger Safety: A Framework for Assessing and Optimizing Elevator Braking Distances

Optimized Elevator Brakes for the New Standards

Beyond the Safety Code

Dual Plunger Retrofit Brake Kit

When EW Met Ellie the Elephant

A Look at A17.4

Diplomatic Buildings Drive VT

The Other Otis Legend

Perlen Steel Founder Richard Perlen

Best Foot Forward

Elevating Talent

Elevators That Heal

The Strategic Impact of Counterweight Balancing

An Alliance With the Current/OS Foundation

Belts, Sensors and Machines

Alpine Wonderland Holds the Highest Outdoor Elevator in Europe

Russian Elevator Week 2025

Coming Together in Warsaw

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