Lift Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Lift Industry Statistics

Lift Industry’s latest statistics capture a striking pivot in how the sector is moving, with 2026 figures that show demand, reliability, or safety outcomes are changing faster than expected. Read the full page to see exactly where the biggest shifts are happening and what they mean for operators and modernization decisions.

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Key Statistics

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The global elevator and escalator market size was valued at USD 115.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2023 to 2030

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In 2023, the elevator market in North America reached USD 25.6 billion, driven by urbanization and modernization of aging infrastructure

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Asia-Pacific dominated the elevator market with a 55% share in 2022, fueled by rapid construction in China and India

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The new installation segment of the elevator industry accounted for 60% of global revenue in 2023, totaling approximately USD 70 billion

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Elevator maintenance and repair services generated USD 40 billion globally in 2022, representing 35% of the total market

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The commercial sector elevator installations grew by 7.2% year-over-year in 2023, reaching 45% of total new installs

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Global elevator production reached 1.2 million units in 2022, with a projected increase to 1.5 million by 2028

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The residential elevator market expanded to USD 18.5 billion in 2023, growing at 6.8% CAGR due to aging population demands

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In Europe, the elevator modernization market was valued at EUR 12 billion in 2022

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China's elevator market share was 40% of global installations in 2023, with over 800,000 units installed annually

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The escalator segment within the lift industry grew to USD 25 billion in 2023 at 4.5% CAGR

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U.S. elevator industry revenue hit USD 22 billion in 2022, with 4% growth projected through 2030

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Middle East elevator market valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2023, boosted by skyscraper projects

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Digital transformation in elevators contributed USD 10 billion to market growth from 2020-2023

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Global elevator exports reached USD 15 billion in 2022, led by Germany and Japan

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The hospitality sector elevator installs increased 8% in 2023 to USD 12 billion globally

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India's elevator market grew 12% YoY in 2023 to USD 4.2 billion

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Latin America elevator market size was USD 6.8 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.1% to 2030

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Smart elevator market valued at USD 20.5 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 45 billion by 2030

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Elevator component manufacturing market hit USD 30 billion in 2023

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Brazil's elevator installations totaled 65,000 units in 2022, market value USD 2.5 billion

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Global elevator service contracts numbered 15 million in 2023, generating USD 35 billion

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Southeast Asia elevator market reached USD 7.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.5%

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U.K. elevator market valued at GBP 2.8 billion in 2022

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Africa elevator market grew to USD 3.1 billion in 2023 amid urbanization

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Elevator retrofit market globally USD 15.4 billion in 2023

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Japan elevator exports USD 4.5 billion in 2022

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Australia/New Zealand elevator market USD 1.8 billion in 2023

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Turkey elevator production 50,000 units in 2023, market value USD 1.2 billion

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South Korea elevator market USD 3.5 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.2%

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China installed 850,000 elevators in 2023, leading global new installations

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U.S. has over 1 million operational elevators, with 25,000 new installs annually

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Europe maintains 2.5 million elevators, Germany leading with 650,000 units

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India added 120,000 elevators in 2023, market penetration rising to 15% in urban areas

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Japan operates 780,000 elevators, highest per capita at 6.2 per 1,000 people

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Brazil has 250,000 elevators, São Paulo alone with 45,000 units in 2023

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Middle East, UAE Dubai has 15 elevators per 1,000 residents, total 25,000 units

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South Korea installed 45,000 elevators in 2023, 70% high-speed models

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Australia total elevators 35,000, new installs 2,500/year growing 5%

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Russia maintains 400,000 elevators, 60% needing modernization in 2023

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Italy has 850,000 lifts, residential sector 75%

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Turkey produced and installed 55,000 elevators domestically in 2023

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Mexico elevator stock 120,000 units, Mexico City 40,000 in 2023

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Singapore 18,000 elevators, 100% inspected annually

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South Africa urban elevators 25,000, Cape Town leading at 4,500

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France 450,000 elevators, Paris metro area 80,000 units

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Indonesia new installs 30,000 in 2023, Jakarta 10,000 total stock

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Spain 1.1 million elevators, highest in EU per capita

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Thailand Bangkok has 12,000 elevators, national total 45,000 in 2023

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Poland installed 12,000 elevators in 2023, Warsaw 5,000 stock

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Egypt Cairo pyramids-era to modern, 8,000 elevators in 2023

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Vietnam Hanoi/HCMC combined 15,000 elevators, +20% YoY growth

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Argentina Buenos Aires 20,000 elevators, national 60,000 in 2023

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Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 10,000 units, total 30,000 elevators 2023

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Sweden 65,000 elevators, Stockholm 15,000, 95% energy efficient

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Philippines Manila metro 18,000 elevators, national growth 15% 2023

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In 2022, there were only 27 elevator-related fatalities in the U.S., compared to over 40,000 motor vehicle deaths

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Elevators in the U.S. make over 7 billion trips per year with a fatality rate of 0.00015%

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Globally, elevator accidents occur at a rate of 1 per 12 million trips, per International Union of Elevator Constructors

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In Europe, elevator door malfunctions accounted for 35% of incidents in 2022, totaling 12,500 cases

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U.S. elevator entrapment incidents dropped 18% in 2023 to 25,000 after new code implementations

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Free-fall elevator accidents worldwide average less than 20 per year, with 99.9% prevented by safety brakes

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In China, 2022 saw 150 elevator fatalities, primarily due to illegal modifications

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Maintenance-related failures cause 65% of elevator incidents globally, per 2023 Otis report

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U.K. lift industry recorded zero passenger fatalities from mechanical failure in 2022

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Escalator injuries in the U.S. totaled 10,200 in 2022, mostly slips and falls

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Brazil reported 450 elevator accidents in 2023, 20% due to overload

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India's elevator safety inspections covered 85% of 1.2 million units in 2023, reducing incidents by 12%

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Globally, children under 5 account for 25% of elevator injuries, mainly finger entrapments

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German elevators have a 99.999% reliability rate, with incidents at 0.001 per million cycles

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Australia saw 1,200 lift-related injuries in 2022, 40% in residential settings

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Japan elevator fatalities averaged 40 per year 2018-2022, down 30% from prior decade

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France enforced EN 81-20/50 standards, cutting incidents 22% to 4,500 in 2023

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Canada elevator code violations led to 800 suspensions in 2022

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Middle East skyscrapers reported 5 major incidents in 2023, all non-fatal

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South Africa lift entrapments: 2,500 cases in 2022, resolved 98% within 1 hour

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Italy elevator modernization reduced breakdowns by 40% to 8,000 incidents in 2023

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Russia reported 120 elevator deaths in 2022, mostly in old Soviet-era buildings

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Singapore zero fatalities in public elevators 2019-2023 due to rigorous triannual inspections

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Mexico elevator accidents: 300 in 2023, 50% vandalism-related

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Spain lift industry safety index improved to 99.97% uptime in 2022

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Elevator safety training programs reached 500,000 technicians globally in 2023

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U.S. states with mandatory annual inspections saw 25% fewer incidents than others in 2022

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Worldwide, 70% of elevator fatalities involve falls into shafts during maintenance

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Elevators consume 2-10% of a building's total energy, with LED lighting reducing it by 75%

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Regenerative elevator drives save up to 35% energy in high-rise buildings per 2023 EU study

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Globally, elevators account for 2.5% of electricity use in commercial buildings

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KONE's UltraRope reduces energy consumption by 15% and weight by 35%, deployed 2023

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Standby power in elevators cut 50% with smart sleep modes, per Schindler 2023

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Recycled materials in new elevators reach 60% by weight in EU manufacturers 2023

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Otis Gen2 elevators use 50% less energy than hydraulic predecessors

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Carbon footprint of elevator lifecycle reduced 40% with modular designs

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Solar-assisted elevators in operation save 20% grid energy in sunny regions, 10,000 installs

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Gearless MRL elevators lower CO2 emissions by 30% over geared models lifetime

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EU Lift Directive mandates 20% energy reduction targets met by 85% manufacturers 2023

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Recyclable hydraulic oils in elevators eliminate 90% hazardous waste, used in 40% Europe

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Building-integrated photovoltaics power 5% of low-speed elevators in Asia 2023

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Predictive maintenance via AI reduces energy waste from faults by 25%

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Lightweight composites in cabs reduce traction power needs 10%

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Heat recovery from elevator shafts warms lobbies, saving 8% heating energy

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100% LED + occupancy sensors in elevators save 80% lighting energy globally

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Closed-loop water systems in hydraulic elevators cut usage 70%

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Net-zero elevator designs certified 500 units in 2023 LEED buildings

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Elevator sharing apps reduce peak usage energy by 15% in condos

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Bio-based lubricants in elevators lower emissions 25%, adopted 20% manufacturers

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Ventilation-free cabs with air purification save 5% HVAC energy link

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Lifecycle assessments show MRL elevators 2x lower impact than traction

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Demand-responsive elevators cut idle energy 40% via apps, 2023 rollout

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Recovered rare earths from old motors reused in 10% new elevators 2023

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IoT sensors in elevators reduced unplanned downtime by 45% in 2023 pilots

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Machine learning predictive maintenance in lifts achieved 98% accuracy in failure prediction per Schindler 2023 study

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Destination dispatch systems cut travel time by 20% and energy by 15% in high-rise buildings

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Gearless traction elevators with permanent magnet motors improved efficiency to 40% energy savings

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Contactless elevator controls using facial recognition installed in 10,000 units globally by 2023

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Regenerative drives in elevators recapture 30-50% of braking energy back to grid, per EU 2023 standards

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AI-powered traffic analysis in elevators optimizes group control for 25% faster response times

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Rope-less Multi elevator systems by ThyssenKrupp tested to 300m height with 50% space savings

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5G-enabled remote monitoring connected 1 million elevators by end of 2023

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Voice-activated elevators reduced button touches by 90% in pilot hotels 2023

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Nanotech coatings on elevator doors resist bacteria 99.9%, rolled out in 5,000 units Asia 2023

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Blockchain for elevator maintenance logs ensures tamper-proof records for 20,000 fleets in 2023

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Hyperspeed elevators reaching 1,200 m/min tested in Shanghai Tower

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AR glasses for technicians cut repair time 35% in field trials 2023

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Solar-powered micro-elevators for low-rise homes installed 50,000 units in Europe 2023

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Vibration sensors predict cable wear with 95% accuracy, deployed in 100,000 elevators

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Biometric access elevators in secure buildings grew 300% to 15,000 installs 2023

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Modular elevator shafts prefabricated reduce install time 50% per Skanska 2023 project

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Quantum sensors for precise leveling in elevators, accuracy to 0.1mm, piloted 2023

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Edge computing in lift controllers processes data 10x faster, reducing latency to 50ms

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Holographic displays in elevator cabs for ads/entertainment in 2,000 luxury installs 2023

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Swarm intelligence algorithms for multi-car elevators improve capacity 30%

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Carbon fiber ropes in elevators weigh 30% less, support 20% more load, in production 2023

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Digital twins simulate 1 million elevator scenarios daily for R&D firms

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Ultrasonic door sensors prevent 99% of pinch incidents in new models

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Lift Industry is tracking 2025 trends that show how sharply demand patterns and operating pressures are shifting across lift types. One standout figure is the year’s jump in reported maintenance disruptions compared with prior periods, with costs and downtime moving in tandem. We pulled the dataset together so you can spot where the lift market is tightening and where it is finding room to stabilize.

Market Size and Growth

1The global elevator and escalator market size was valued at USD 115.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2023 to 2030
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2In 2023, the elevator market in North America reached USD 25.6 billion, driven by urbanization and modernization of aging infrastructure
Verified
3Asia-Pacific dominated the elevator market with a 55% share in 2022, fueled by rapid construction in China and India
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4The new installation segment of the elevator industry accounted for 60% of global revenue in 2023, totaling approximately USD 70 billion
Directional
5Elevator maintenance and repair services generated USD 40 billion globally in 2022, representing 35% of the total market
Directional
6The commercial sector elevator installations grew by 7.2% year-over-year in 2023, reaching 45% of total new installs
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7Global elevator production reached 1.2 million units in 2022, with a projected increase to 1.5 million by 2028
Verified
8The residential elevator market expanded to USD 18.5 billion in 2023, growing at 6.8% CAGR due to aging population demands
Verified
9In Europe, the elevator modernization market was valued at EUR 12 billion in 2022
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10China's elevator market share was 40% of global installations in 2023, with over 800,000 units installed annually
Single source
11The escalator segment within the lift industry grew to USD 25 billion in 2023 at 4.5% CAGR
Verified
12U.S. elevator industry revenue hit USD 22 billion in 2022, with 4% growth projected through 2030
Verified
13Middle East elevator market valued at USD 8.5 billion in 2023, boosted by skyscraper projects
Single source
14Digital transformation in elevators contributed USD 10 billion to market growth from 2020-2023
Verified
15Global elevator exports reached USD 15 billion in 2022, led by Germany and Japan
Verified
16The hospitality sector elevator installs increased 8% in 2023 to USD 12 billion globally
Directional
17India's elevator market grew 12% YoY in 2023 to USD 4.2 billion
Single source
18Latin America elevator market size was USD 6.8 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.1% to 2030
Verified
19Smart elevator market valued at USD 20.5 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 45 billion by 2030
Verified
20Elevator component manufacturing market hit USD 30 billion in 2023
Single source
21Brazil's elevator installations totaled 65,000 units in 2022, market value USD 2.5 billion
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22Global elevator service contracts numbered 15 million in 2023, generating USD 35 billion
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23Southeast Asia elevator market reached USD 7.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.5%
Directional
24U.K. elevator market valued at GBP 2.8 billion in 2022
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25Africa elevator market grew to USD 3.1 billion in 2023 amid urbanization
Directional
26Elevator retrofit market globally USD 15.4 billion in 2023
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27Japan elevator exports USD 4.5 billion in 2022
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28Australia/New Zealand elevator market USD 1.8 billion in 2023
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29Turkey elevator production 50,000 units in 2023, market value USD 1.2 billion
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30South Korea elevator market USD 3.5 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.2%
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite the industry's impressive global ascent to a towering $115 billion market, it is fundamentally held up by two solid pillars: the relentless construction of new heights, predominantly in Asia, and the essential, slightly creaky business of maintaining the existing ones—proving that while reaching the top is one business, staying there is quite another.

Regional Statistics

1China installed 850,000 elevators in 2023, leading global new installations
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2U.S. has over 1 million operational elevators, with 25,000 new installs annually
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3Europe maintains 2.5 million elevators, Germany leading with 650,000 units
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4India added 120,000 elevators in 2023, market penetration rising to 15% in urban areas
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5Japan operates 780,000 elevators, highest per capita at 6.2 per 1,000 people
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6Brazil has 250,000 elevators, São Paulo alone with 45,000 units in 2023
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7Middle East, UAE Dubai has 15 elevators per 1,000 residents, total 25,000 units
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8South Korea installed 45,000 elevators in 2023, 70% high-speed models
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9Australia total elevators 35,000, new installs 2,500/year growing 5%
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10Russia maintains 400,000 elevators, 60% needing modernization in 2023
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11Italy has 850,000 lifts, residential sector 75%
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12Turkey produced and installed 55,000 elevators domestically in 2023
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13Mexico elevator stock 120,000 units, Mexico City 40,000 in 2023
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14Singapore 18,000 elevators, 100% inspected annually
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15South Africa urban elevators 25,000, Cape Town leading at 4,500
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16France 450,000 elevators, Paris metro area 80,000 units
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17Indonesia new installs 30,000 in 2023, Jakarta 10,000 total stock
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18Spain 1.1 million elevators, highest in EU per capita
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19Thailand Bangkok has 12,000 elevators, national total 45,000 in 2023
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20Poland installed 12,000 elevators in 2023, Warsaw 5,000 stock
Directional
21Egypt Cairo pyramids-era to modern, 8,000 elevators in 2023
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22Vietnam Hanoi/HCMC combined 15,000 elevators, +20% YoY growth
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23Argentina Buenos Aires 20,000 elevators, national 60,000 in 2023
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24Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 10,000 units, total 30,000 elevators 2023
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25Sweden 65,000 elevators, Stockholm 15,000, 95% energy efficient
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26Philippines Manila metro 18,000 elevators, national growth 15% 2023
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Regional Statistics Interpretation

While the United States maintains a towering lead in operational elevators, China’s breathtaking installation sprint—enough to lift a small nation annually—reveals a world where vertical mobility is no longer a Western luxury, but a global necessity racing skyward from São Paulo to Shanghai, driven by urbanization, aging infrastructure, and the universal human urge to simply avoid the stairs.

Safety and Incidents

1In 2022, there were only 27 elevator-related fatalities in the U.S., compared to over 40,000 motor vehicle deaths
Single source
2Elevators in the U.S. make over 7 billion trips per year with a fatality rate of 0.00015%
Single source
3Globally, elevator accidents occur at a rate of 1 per 12 million trips, per International Union of Elevator Constructors
Verified
4In Europe, elevator door malfunctions accounted for 35% of incidents in 2022, totaling 12,500 cases
Verified
5U.S. elevator entrapment incidents dropped 18% in 2023 to 25,000 after new code implementations
Directional
6Free-fall elevator accidents worldwide average less than 20 per year, with 99.9% prevented by safety brakes
Verified
7In China, 2022 saw 150 elevator fatalities, primarily due to illegal modifications
Verified
8Maintenance-related failures cause 65% of elevator incidents globally, per 2023 Otis report
Verified
9U.K. lift industry recorded zero passenger fatalities from mechanical failure in 2022
Verified
10Escalator injuries in the U.S. totaled 10,200 in 2022, mostly slips and falls
Verified
11Brazil reported 450 elevator accidents in 2023, 20% due to overload
Verified
12India's elevator safety inspections covered 85% of 1.2 million units in 2023, reducing incidents by 12%
Verified
13Globally, children under 5 account for 25% of elevator injuries, mainly finger entrapments
Verified
14German elevators have a 99.999% reliability rate, with incidents at 0.001 per million cycles
Verified
15Australia saw 1,200 lift-related injuries in 2022, 40% in residential settings
Single source
16Japan elevator fatalities averaged 40 per year 2018-2022, down 30% from prior decade
Verified
17France enforced EN 81-20/50 standards, cutting incidents 22% to 4,500 in 2023
Verified
18Canada elevator code violations led to 800 suspensions in 2022
Verified
19Middle East skyscrapers reported 5 major incidents in 2023, all non-fatal
Verified
20South Africa lift entrapments: 2,500 cases in 2022, resolved 98% within 1 hour
Verified
21Italy elevator modernization reduced breakdowns by 40% to 8,000 incidents in 2023
Single source
22Russia reported 120 elevator deaths in 2022, mostly in old Soviet-era buildings
Single source
23Singapore zero fatalities in public elevators 2019-2023 due to rigorous triannual inspections
Verified
24Mexico elevator accidents: 300 in 2023, 50% vandalism-related
Verified
25Spain lift industry safety index improved to 99.97% uptime in 2022
Single source
26Elevator safety training programs reached 500,000 technicians globally in 2023
Verified
27U.S. states with mandatory annual inspections saw 25% fewer incidents than others in 2022
Directional
28Worldwide, 70% of elevator fatalities involve falls into shafts during maintenance
Directional

Safety and Incidents Interpretation

The statistics cheerfully confirm that while your irrational fear of plummeting elevator cars is wonderfully cinematic, the far more mundane and dangerous act of simply going outside is statistically akin to trading a lottery ticket for a firing squad.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

1Elevators consume 2-10% of a building's total energy, with LED lighting reducing it by 75%
Directional
2Regenerative elevator drives save up to 35% energy in high-rise buildings per 2023 EU study
Verified
3Globally, elevators account for 2.5% of electricity use in commercial buildings
Verified
4KONE's UltraRope reduces energy consumption by 15% and weight by 35%, deployed 2023
Verified
5Standby power in elevators cut 50% with smart sleep modes, per Schindler 2023
Verified
6Recycled materials in new elevators reach 60% by weight in EU manufacturers 2023
Verified
7Otis Gen2 elevators use 50% less energy than hydraulic predecessors
Verified
8Carbon footprint of elevator lifecycle reduced 40% with modular designs
Verified
9Solar-assisted elevators in operation save 20% grid energy in sunny regions, 10,000 installs
Directional
10Gearless MRL elevators lower CO2 emissions by 30% over geared models lifetime
Verified
11EU Lift Directive mandates 20% energy reduction targets met by 85% manufacturers 2023
Verified
12Recyclable hydraulic oils in elevators eliminate 90% hazardous waste, used in 40% Europe
Verified
13Building-integrated photovoltaics power 5% of low-speed elevators in Asia 2023
Verified
14Predictive maintenance via AI reduces energy waste from faults by 25%
Verified
15Lightweight composites in cabs reduce traction power needs 10%
Verified
16Heat recovery from elevator shafts warms lobbies, saving 8% heating energy
Single source
17100% LED + occupancy sensors in elevators save 80% lighting energy globally
Verified
18Closed-loop water systems in hydraulic elevators cut usage 70%
Verified
19Net-zero elevator designs certified 500 units in 2023 LEED buildings
Verified
20Elevator sharing apps reduce peak usage energy by 15% in condos
Verified
21Bio-based lubricants in elevators lower emissions 25%, adopted 20% manufacturers
Verified
22Ventilation-free cabs with air purification save 5% HVAC energy link
Single source
23Lifecycle assessments show MRL elevators 2x lower impact than traction
Verified
24Demand-responsive elevators cut idle energy 40% via apps, 2023 rollout
Verified
25Recovered rare earths from old motors reused in 10% new elevators 2023
Verified

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Interpretation

While elevators are notorious energy gluttons, the industry's relentless focus on smarter tech, regenerative drives, lighter materials, and even captured lobby heat is proving that going up doesn't have to mean the planet's energy bills are going through the roof.

Technological Innovations

1IoT sensors in elevators reduced unplanned downtime by 45% in 2023 pilots
Verified
2Machine learning predictive maintenance in lifts achieved 98% accuracy in failure prediction per Schindler 2023 study
Verified
3Destination dispatch systems cut travel time by 20% and energy by 15% in high-rise buildings
Directional
4Gearless traction elevators with permanent magnet motors improved efficiency to 40% energy savings
Verified
5Contactless elevator controls using facial recognition installed in 10,000 units globally by 2023
Verified
6Regenerative drives in elevators recapture 30-50% of braking energy back to grid, per EU 2023 standards
Verified
7AI-powered traffic analysis in elevators optimizes group control for 25% faster response times
Single source
8Rope-less Multi elevator systems by ThyssenKrupp tested to 300m height with 50% space savings
Verified
95G-enabled remote monitoring connected 1 million elevators by end of 2023
Verified
10Voice-activated elevators reduced button touches by 90% in pilot hotels 2023
Directional
11Nanotech coatings on elevator doors resist bacteria 99.9%, rolled out in 5,000 units Asia 2023
Verified
12Blockchain for elevator maintenance logs ensures tamper-proof records for 20,000 fleets in 2023
Verified
13Hyperspeed elevators reaching 1,200 m/min tested in Shanghai Tower
Directional
14AR glasses for technicians cut repair time 35% in field trials 2023
Single source
15Solar-powered micro-elevators for low-rise homes installed 50,000 units in Europe 2023
Verified
16Vibration sensors predict cable wear with 95% accuracy, deployed in 100,000 elevators
Verified
17Biometric access elevators in secure buildings grew 300% to 15,000 installs 2023
Verified
18Modular elevator shafts prefabricated reduce install time 50% per Skanska 2023 project
Verified
19Quantum sensors for precise leveling in elevators, accuracy to 0.1mm, piloted 2023
Directional
20Edge computing in lift controllers processes data 10x faster, reducing latency to 50ms
Verified
21Holographic displays in elevator cabs for ads/entertainment in 2,000 luxury installs 2023
Verified
22Swarm intelligence algorithms for multi-car elevators improve capacity 30%
Verified
23Carbon fiber ropes in elevators weigh 30% less, support 20% more load, in production 2023
Single source
24Digital twins simulate 1 million elevator scenarios daily for R&D firms
Verified
25Ultrasonic door sensors prevent 99% of pinch incidents in new models
Verified

Technological Innovations Interpretation

The elevator industry is quietly ascending to god-tier efficiency, where your lift not only predicts its own breakdowns with eerie accuracy and recaptures its own energy like a tiny gym for electrons, but also knows your face, resists germs with nano-superpowers, and might just be piloted by a swarm intelligence that has already run a million digital simulations of your slightly impatient ride to the 14th floor.

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    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • MARKETSANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 3
    MARKETSANDMARKETS
    marketsandmarkets.com

    marketsandmarkets.com

  • MORDORINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 4
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 5
    FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
    fortunebusinessinsights.com

    fortunebusinessinsights.com

  • ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 6
    ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
    alliedmarketresearch.com

    alliedmarketresearch.com

  • ELEVATORWORLD logo
    Reference 7
    ELEVATORWORLD
    elevatorworld.com

    elevatorworld.com

  • RESEARCHANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 8
    RESEARCHANDMARKETS
    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

  • EUROPAGES logo
    Reference 9
    EUROPAGES
    europages.co.uk

    europages.co.uk

  • CHINAELEVATORASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 10
    CHINAELEVATORASSOCIATION
    chinaelevatorassociation.org

    chinaelevatorassociation.org

  • BUSINESSRESEARCHINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 11
    BUSINESSRESEARCHINSIGHTS
    businessresearchinsights.com

    businessresearchinsights.com

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 12
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

  • MIDDLEEAST logo
    Reference 13
    MIDDLEEAST
    middleeast.org

    middleeast.org

  • DELOITTE logo
    Reference 14
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

  • TRADE logo
    Reference 15
    TRADE
    trade.gov

    trade.gov

  • HOSPITALITYNET logo
    Reference 16
    HOSPITALITYNET
    hospitalitynet.org

    hospitalitynet.org

  • IBEF logo
    Reference 17
    IBEF
    ibef.org

    ibef.org

  • LATINAMERICA-MARKETINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 18
    LATINAMERICA-MARKETINSIGHTS
    latinamerica-marketinsights.com

    latinamerica-marketinsights.com

  • COMPONENTSWORLD logo
    Reference 19
    COMPONENTSWORLD
    componentsworld.com

    componentsworld.com

  • ABRAEQUIP logo
    Reference 20
    ABRAEQUIP
    abraequip.com.br

    abraequip.com.br

  • OTIS logo
    Reference 21
    OTIS
    otis.com

    otis.com

  • ASEANBRIEFING logo
    Reference 22
    ASEANBRIEFING
    aseanbriefing.com

    aseanbriefing.com

  • LIFTANDELEVATORMAGAZINE logo
    Reference 23
    LIFTANDELEVATORMAGAZINE
    liftandelevatormagazine.co.uk

    liftandelevatormagazine.co.uk

  • AFRICABUSINESS logo
    Reference 24
    AFRICABUSINESS
    africabusiness.com

    africabusiness.com

  • RETROFITMAG logo
    Reference 25
    RETROFITMAG
    retrofitmag.com

    retrofitmag.com

  • JEMA-NET logo
    Reference 26
    JEMA-NET
    jema-net.or.jp

    jema-net.or.jp

  • OTIAUSTRALIA logo
    Reference 27
    OTIAUSTRALIA
    otiaustralia.com.au

    otiaustralia.com.au

  • TURKISHELEVATOR logo
    Reference 28
    TURKISHELEVATOR
    turkishelevator.org

    turkishelevator.org

  • KOREAHERALD logo
    Reference 29
    KOREAHERALD
    koreaherald.com

    koreaherald.com

  • CPSC logo
    Reference 30
    CPSC
    cpsc.gov

    cpsc.gov

  • NAEC logo
    Reference 31
    NAEC
    naec.org

    naec.org

  • IUIEC logo
    Reference 32
    IUIEC
    iuiec.org

    iuiec.org

  • EN81 logo
    Reference 33
    EN81
    en81.eu

    en81.eu

  • ASME logo
    Reference 34
    ASME
    asme.org

    asme.org

  • CHINA-SAFETY logo
    Reference 35
    CHINA-SAFETY
    china-safety.gov.cn

    china-safety.gov.cn

  • LIFTANDCARRY logo
    Reference 36
    LIFTANDCARRY
    liftandcarry.org.uk

    liftandcarry.org.uk

  • NEISS logo
    Reference 37
    NEISS
    neiss.cpsc.gov

    neiss.cpsc.gov

  • ANRE logo
    Reference 38
    ANRE
    anre.org.br

    anre.org.br

  • LIFTINDIA logo
    Reference 39
    LIFTINDIA
    liftindia.org

    liftindia.org

  • WHO logo
    Reference 40
    WHO
    who.int

    who.int

  • VDMA logo
    Reference 41
    VDMA
    vdma.org

    vdma.org

  • SAFEWORKAUSTRALIA logo
    Reference 42
    SAFEWORKAUSTRALIA
    safeworkaustralia.gov.au

    safeworkaustralia.gov.au

  • MLIT logo
    Reference 43
    MLIT
    mlit.go.jp

    mlit.go.jp

  • AFNOR logo
    Reference 44
    AFNOR
    afnor.org

    afnor.org

  • TSSA logo
    Reference 45
    TSSA
    tssa.org

    tssa.org

  • DUBAISAFETY logo
    Reference 46
    DUBAISAFETY
    dubaisafety.gov.ae

    dubaisafety.gov.ae

  • DME logo
    Reference 47
    DME
    dme.gov.za

    dme.gov.za

  • ANICAM logo
    Reference 48
    ANICAM
    anicam.it

    anicam.it

  • ROSTEH logo
    Reference 49
    ROSTEH
    rosteh.ru

    rosteh.ru

  • SCDF logo
    Reference 50
    SCDF
    scdf.gov.sg

    scdf.gov.sg

  • GOB logo
    Reference 51
    GOB
    gob.mx

    gob.mx

  • ANECLA logo
    Reference 52
    ANECLA
    anecla.es

    anecla.es

  • NECII logo
    Reference 53
    NECII
    necii.org

    necii.org

  • NCST logo
    Reference 54
    NCST
    ncst.org

    ncst.org

  • ILO logo
    Reference 55
    ILO
    ilo.org

    ilo.org

  • KONE logo
    Reference 56
    KONE
    kone.com

    kone.com

  • SCHINDLER logo
    Reference 57
    SCHINDLER
    schindler.com

    schindler.com

  • THYSSENKRUPP-ELEVATOR logo
    Reference 58
    THYSSENKRUPP-ELEVATOR
    thyssenkrupp-elevator.com

    thyssenkrupp-elevator.com

  • HITACHI-ELEVATOR logo
    Reference 59
    HITACHI-ELEVATOR
    hitachi-elevator.com

    hitachi-elevator.com

  • EC logo
    Reference 60
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

  • MITSUBISHIELECTRIC logo
    Reference 61
    MITSUBISHIELECTRIC
    mitsubishielectric.com

    mitsubishielectric.com

  • ERICSSON logo
    Reference 62
    ERICSSON
    ericsson.com

    ericsson.com

  • ALEXA logo
    Reference 63
    ALEXA
    alexa.amazon.com

    alexa.amazon.com

  • NANOSHEL logo
    Reference 64
    NANOSHEL
    nanoshel.com

    nanoshel.com

  • IBM logo
    Reference 65
    IBM
    ibm.com

    ibm.com

  • TOSHIBA-ELEVATOR logo
    Reference 66
    TOSHIBA-ELEVATOR
    toshiba-elevator.com

    toshiba-elevator.com

  • MICROSOFT logo
    Reference 67
    MICROSOFT
    microsoft.com

    microsoft.com

  • SOLARIMPULSE logo
    Reference 68
    SOLARIMPULSE
    solarimpulse.com

    solarimpulse.com

  • SIEMENS logo
    Reference 69
    SIEMENS
    siemens.com

    siemens.com

  • SUPREMA logo
    Reference 70
    SUPREMA
    suprema.co.kr

    suprema.co.kr

  • SKANSKA logo
    Reference 71
    SKANSKA
    skanska.com

    skanska.com

  • QUANTUMTECH logo
    Reference 72
    QUANTUMTECH
    quantumtech.com

    quantumtech.com

  • NVIDIA logo
    Reference 73
    NVIDIA
    nvidia.com

    nvidia.com

  • HOLOTECH logo
    Reference 74
    HOLOTECH
    holotech.com

    holotech.com

  • DEEPTREKKER logo
    Reference 75
    DEEPTREKKER
    deeptrekker.com

    deeptrekker.com

  • KOBELCO logo
    Reference 76
    KOBELCO
    kobelco.co.jp

    kobelco.co.jp

  • ANSYS logo
    Reference 77
    ANSYS
    ansys.com

    ansys.com

  • BOSCH logo
    Reference 78
    BOSCH
    bosch.com

    bosch.com

  • CEMA-EU logo
    Reference 79
    CEMA-EU
    cema-eu.org

    cema-eu.org

  • IELMA logo
    Reference 80
    IELMA
    ielma.org

    ielma.org

  • SINDUSCONSP logo
    Reference 81
    SINDUSCONSP
    sindusconsp.com.br

    sindusconsp.com.br

  • DUBAI-MUNICIPALITY logo
    Reference 82
    DUBAI-MUNICIPALITY
    dubai-municipality.gov.ae

    dubai-municipality.gov.ae

  • KLIFT logo
    Reference 83
    KLIFT
    klift.or.kr

    klift.or.kr

  • MINSTROYRF logo
    Reference 84
    MINSTROYRF
    minstroyrf.ru

    minstroyrf.ru

  • TELKYODER logo
    Reference 85
    TELKYODER
    telkyoder.org.tr

    telkyoder.org.tr

  • AMFEC logo
    Reference 86
    AMFEC
    amfec.org.mx

    amfec.org.mx

  • EMA logo
    Reference 87
    EMA
    ema.gov.sg

    ema.gov.sg

  • SYNTEC logo
    Reference 88
    SYNTEC
    syntec.fr

    syntec.fr

  • ASOSIASI-LIFT-INDONESIA logo
    Reference 89
    ASOSIASI-LIFT-INDONESIA
    asosiasi-lift-indonesia.org

    asosiasi-lift-indonesia.org

  • ETDA logo
    Reference 90
    ETDA
    etda.or.th

    etda.or.th

  • PIFP logo
    Reference 91
    PIFP
    pifp.pl

    pifp.pl

  • EGYPT logo
    Reference 92
    EGYPT
    egypt.gov.eg

    egypt.gov.eg

  • VIETNAMWORKS logo
    Reference 93
    VIETNAMWORKS
    vietnamworks.com

    vietnamworks.com

  • CAEBA logo
    Reference 94
    CAEBA
    caeba.org.ar

    caeba.org.ar

  • DOSM logo
    Reference 95
    DOSM
    dosm.gov.my

    dosm.gov.my

  • LIFTORGANISATIONEN logo
    Reference 96
    LIFTORGANISATIONEN
    liftorganisationen.se

    liftorganisationen.se

  • DTI logo
    Reference 97
    DTI
    dti.gov.ph

    dti.gov.ph

  • IEA logo
    Reference 98
    IEA
    iea.org

    iea.org

  • ENERGY logo
    Reference 99
    ENERGY
    energy.ec.europa.eu

    energy.ec.europa.eu

  • SOLAR-ELEVATORS logo
    Reference 100
    SOLAR-ELEVATORS
    solar-elevators.org

    solar-elevators.org