Market Trends

Taking the Pulse

The results of EW’s recent industry survey are revealed. In June, Elevator World, Inc., conducted a 21-question survey to assess the state of the industry a year-and-a-half into the coronavirus...

The Sunny Side

Resilient, vibrant and growing, the region is treating VT companies well. Before the pandemic, TK Elevator’s (TKE) MAX cloud-based predictive-maintenance tool used data from more than 85,000 connected elevators throughout...

Ethiopia: Emerging Market in the Horn of Africa

Solid economic foundation lays the groundwork for growth in construction and, in turn, the VT industry. Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa country formerly known as Abyssinia, stands out among nations...

An Uphill Climb

Myriad hurdles to achieving “Made in Africa” lifts by Shem Oirere, EW Correspondent Africa’s vertical-transportation (VT) industry continues to rely on imported components to meet market demand, with some local...

South Africa

VT growth made possible by a set of economic sectors remaining on a growth trajectory. A trend where old buildings in South Africa’s major cities are getting renovated and upgraded...

COVID-19 Impact, Outlook

Second industry survey reflects shift to positivity. Elevator World, Inc., the German elevator association VFA Interlift e.V. and fair organizer AFAG, in association with Credit Suisse, recently shared results of...

Working Through the Challenges

Otis earnings call reveals winners, losers and opportunities. At the midpoint of an unprecedented year, executives at Otis provided a look at what the future holds during a conference call...

COVID-19 Impact, Outlook

Industry survey received nearly 600 responses worldwide. Elevator World, Inc., the German elevator association VFA Interlift e.V. and fair organizer AFAG, in association with Credit Suisse, recently shared results of...

Russia Rising

Domestic and international players ready to meet anticipated demand. by Eugene Gerden Russia’s federal government plans to build 120 million m2 of housing over the next five to seven years,...

Data From Global Elevators & Escalators

New analyses and benchmarks of the industry with focuses on China Swiss financial services company Credit Suisse, a long-term commentator on and researcher of the industry, released several reports on...

CALIFORNIA FIRE DEPARTMENT PRACTICES TECHNICAL ELEVATOR RESCUES

California Fire Department Practices Technical Elevator Rescues

ESSE-TI ACQUIRES U.K.-HEADQUARTERED SYNTIUM LIFTS

Esse-Ti Acquires U.K.-Headquartered Syntium Lifts

Schindler X8 opens new possibilities in design; image courtesy of Schindler.

Schindler X8 Unveiled at Milan Design Week 2025

(l-r) Timothy Toan and Kevin Cunningham

In Memoriam: Timothy Toan

Mueller

Southwest Elevator Welcomes South Florida Service Manager