Market Trends

Shakeup in Southern Africa

Zambia real estate investor acquires new commercial properties, boosting elevator maintenance market. Zambia, a landlocked country in southern Africa, expects a major shakeup in its commercial and non-commercial property segment,...

‘Green’ Drivers and Strategies

Consultancy provides in-depth analysis and projections for a wide range of real estate sectors. submitted by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. At the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Realty 2023...

Where Are All the Startups?

Israel’s elevator conundrum Editor’s note: This article was written prior to Hamas’ attack on Israel. Known as the “Start-up Nation,” Israel has been at the forefront of technological advancement, boasting...

A Look at M&A Trends

Your author examines the “roller-coaster ride” of the past three years. by Dominik Sachsenheimer The world of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) has experienced a roller coaster ride over the past 36...

Hilton’s Evolving Kenyan Story

Nairobi’s hospitality industry drives VT growth. by Shem Oirere, EW Correspondent  American multinational hospitality company, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., has recently served the East Africa vertical-transportation (VT) industry with both...

State of the U.S. Elevator Industry 2023

Survey reflects challenges, but also progress and determination. Nearly 100 vertical-transportation (VT) professionals responded to a survey ELEVATOR WORLD conducted in May to gather feedback on the current state of...

South Africa’s Smart City Dreams

Country’s urbanization and population trends drive demand for VT.  South Africa’s evolving urbanization story will likely include several chapters on the continuing transformation of the country’s vertical-transportation (VT) industry, which...

Europe, Germany and Switzerland

In-depth discussions provide insight on the respective economies and the impacts on the elevator industry.  Traditionally, every year a report on the elevator and escalator markets in Europe's German-speaking countries...

Seizing the Moment

New market opportunities for VT firms as Egypt expands metro system Egypt, through the Ministry of Transport’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), has continuously invested in the development of the...

Elevator Market Poised To Expand

Top trends boosting industry demand through 2027 submitted by Graphical Research According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the global elevator market size is poised to...

SIMS4LIFTS NOW SIMSINLIFTS, LAUNCHES ENHANCED PORTAL

Sims4Lifts Now SIMSINLIFTS, Launches Enhanced Portal

New Elevator at the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station; image courtesy of TransLink

SkyTrain Station in Vancouver Receives Major Expansion

MACAU GOVERNMENT URGING ANNUAL ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS

Macau Government Urging Annual Elevator Inspections

Wonder Wheel at Coney Island; photo by DangApricot for Wikipedia

DOB Elevator Unit Inspects Coney Island Amusement Park

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races