Product Spotlight

Specialized Systems, Customized Handrails

MRL units lead the way in innovations. New MRL Traction Elevator for 2-3 Stories Schindler has launched its Schindler 3100 machine-room-less (MRL) traction elevator for two-to-three-story buildings in the U.S....

Components and Safeguards

Communication products and protection for passengers and elevator cabs lead the way. ADA-Compliant Phone Parts Kit Viking Electronics offers a parts kit for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant phone....

Customized, Connected

Solutions designed with location, size, precision and safety in mind New NEXIEZ Series Mitsubishi Electric has launched the NEXIEZ-S, a new lineup of NEXIEZ-series elevators targeting office and residential buildings...

An Eye on Performance

Systems and technology designed to enhance capabilities of employees, equipment Extended Drive Power Range Danfoss’ VACON® 100 range of AC variable-speed drives has been extended to include models rated up...

A Range of New Products

Encoders, software and advanced safety devices Single-Turn Encoders for Gearless Drives Gearless, or direct, drives are used in elevator technology for their high torque at low rotation frequencies and their...

An Array of Innovations

Products that connect, illuminate, measure and transport are introduced. Wireless Coverage Solution for Elevators Zinwave, a division of McWane, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama, has introduced a wireless coverage solution for...

Form and Function

New cab interior line, hydraulic oil cleaner Elevator Interior Line The new Quick Cab Elevator Interior promises to reduce interior weights by as much as 66%. Weighing only 150-200 lb.,...

Enhanced Offerings

Products and procedures provide greater design options, efficiency and energy savings. Upgraded Gen2 Otis’ New Gen2® elevator, available in Europe, is built upon the energy- and space-efficient Gen2 system and...

Elevator Components

Innovative doors, lamps and encoders on offer Three-Speed Side-Sliding Doors Garaventa Lift has released new three-speed side-sliding elevator doors for its home elevators. The new option will allow homeowners and...

Variety of Components

Cabin protection, controllers introduced; safety brakes receive certification. Elevator Pad Hanging Systems Palmer Pads has introduced several new hanging systems for their elevator pads. The patent-pending Studstrip™ securely hangs pads...

Canopy over the escalator at the Embarcadero station; image courtesy of BART

BART’s Top 24 Accomplishments of 2024 Include Escalator Updates

Pankrác metro station platform; photo by A. Savin for Wikipedia

Year-Long Construction Closes Two Prague Metro Stations

The station is served by Schindler escalators; photo by Marc A. Hermann for the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

NYC LIRR Among “Most Beautiful for Interior Design”

At the Royal Palace of Naples, an interactive virtual elevator transports you through four centuries of life in the palace; image via Finestre sull’ Arte.

Royal Palace of Naples Introduces Interactive Virtual Elevator Exhibit

DLF The Arbour; image courtesy of DLF

65 Otis Elevators for Luxury Residential Development in Gurugram, India