They are also choosing to sign up for full coverage maintenance packages, knowingthat it offers solid value and that comprehensive coverage will leave repairsplanned and/or sudden to the elevator company. Such partnerships with OEMs bringstability to service and free customers from the hassles of getting into upkeepmatters from time to time.
Modernizations and upgrades
Residential building owners are now turning toupgrades to help maintain or improve the ride quality and passenger experienceof their elevators. Upgrades may often include cameras fitted into elevatorcabins, energy saving VF drives, standby modes incorporated, folded seats inlift cars, auto-closing doors, aesthetics, etc.
Old lifts can bemodernized to offer a new lease of life, increasing efficiency, and ridequality. Modernization packages bring elevators in need of renovation,up-to-date with the latest technology in safety, comfort, and environmentalstandards apart from enhancing the passenger experience. Flexibility inscheduling installation and phased payment terms help society members choose aplan that is most relevant to members in their residential societies.
Elevatoraesthetics
Developers and architects are laying more emphasis on the interiorof the elevator, now more than ever before. This is even more so as developersattempt to convey the uniqueness of their project.
Elevator and escalator companies are working on new ranges ofelevator aesthetics using a combination of colours, materials, and finishes. Additionally,there is a range of set looks that consists of pre-set palette of colours andtextures, designed for those customers who want an interesting look but do notwant to invest time in fully personalizing their elevator.
India – amanufacturing hub
As the country develops its talent pool and expands equipmentspeeds and capabilities, India is poised to cater to the needs of other Asianmarkets as well. India’s elevator and escalator factories have been supplyingto neighbouring countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, to name a few,in addition to customers in India. This should set the stage for India tobecome a manufacturer of elevators and escalators for the rest of the world.
In reflecting, itis clear to me that elevators have a major role to play in the future of citiesand are here to stay. It will be interesting to see how the industry pivotstowards more and more innovation as it embraces technology.