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Safety risks with older elevators
Safety is the Swedish Elevator Association's highest priority. Our goal is that every elevator and escalator should be safe for both users and for those who have elevators and escalators as well as your work environment. Modern elevators and escalators are safe and increase accessibility for people with reduced mobility or orientation and the quality of life for families with children, the elderly and others.
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2025.12.05
The Swedish Elevator Association on TV4 News about electrical safety in older elevators
On TV4 Nyheterna on December 4, it was reported that users of older elevators with grilles risk coming into contact with live parts at the door lock, something that the Swedish Elevator Association has long worked to change the law around. Now there are objections about which regulations apply to this type of elevator. The Swedish Elevator Association welcomes the announcement […]
2025.12.03
New factsheet: Accessibility for all
The Swedish Elevator Association is an ambassador for accessibility issues and the importance of our built environments in Sweden being safe and accessible. Homes and public buildings should be usable by everyone regardless of ability. This includes families with children with strollers, those who use wheelchairs or walkers and those who have impaired vision or hearing. According to the Discrimination Act, it is discrimination to […]
2025.11.12
The Swedish Elevator Association's office moves to Sinf
From 1 January 2026, the Swedish Elevator Association's office will move to the employers' organization Sinf. The Swedish Elevator Association's Secretary General Sara Berggren will follow suit and ensure continuity in the industry association's operations. Since 1992, the Swedish Elevator Association has been the Swedish industry association for companies that manufacture, install and maintain elevators and escalators. The background to the move is that Teknikföretagen has decided to wind down the operations of the subsidiary Teknikföretagens Branschgrupper, which […]
2025.11.10
New info sheet: Retroactive legal requirement – what does it mean?
Every year, accidents occur with elevators that could have been avoided. In order to eliminate the risk of children getting stuck in the space between the car door of the elevator car and the landing door, a new legal requirement has been decided. Don't wait to increase safety. To address a serious safety risk in elevators, a retroactive […]
2025.10.15
The Swedish Elevator Association in the TV4 news about the retroactive safety requirement
Last night, the Swedish Elevator Association's Secretary General Sara Berggren appeared on TV4 news to talk about elevator safety and the retroactive safety requirement for elevators with a dangerous gap between the inner car door and the outer shaft door. The decision on this new legal requirement followed the tragic accident when a 5-year-old boy died in 2023. The retroactive safety requirement must be met by 2031 at the latest, but […]
2025.09.29
The National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's new building regulations
The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning has carried out extensive reform work that has resulted in new building regulations, which came into force on 1 July 2025. These regulations gradually replace the old regulations and contain several significant changes. Jonas Edahl, lead project manager at the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning, has summarized the new building regulations and their significance for the Swedish Elevator Association. He emphasizes that these changes are the most extensive […]
2025.09.11
Applications for new distance learning open
Distance education is an important step towards meeting the needs of the industry throughout Sweden. Xenter Vocational School in Tumba has previously run Sweden's only higher education for elevator and escalator technicians. The education, which graduates around 30 technicians each year, is highly regarded and has a high status both within the industry and among students. A complementary distance education is very […]
2025.06.18
Graduation for class Hiss24 from Xenter!
Today, Wednesday, June 18, class Hiss24 graduated from Xenter Botkyrka and the training to become elevator and escalator technicians. The Swedish Elevator Association was on hand to congratulate and welcome the students to our industry. – We are happy and satisfied with the training. These are knowledgeable teachers and an industry with good future prospects, says Enez Kücükgöl, student representative. Thanks to […]
2025.05.14
Accessibility is the focus of the Swedish Elevator Association's spring meeting.
On May 14, the Swedish Elevator Association's spring conference and annual meeting for 2025 was arranged. The theme of the day was accessibility and we also had the opportunity to update our knowledge within the important standardization. First up for the day was Karolina Celinska, DHR, who told us how we can all become ambassadors and knowledge carriers for the accessibility issue. – So that I can […]
2025.04.11
Grants for retrofitting or adapting elevators to make them accessible will disappear by the end of 2025.
The government has stated in the budget bill for 2025 that their intention is that the investment support for retrofitting or adapting elevators for accessibility will be phased out gradually. Adaptation of common areas in rental or tenant-owned buildings is part of the investment support for housing for older people and an important contribution to enabling property owners to adapt elevators for accessibility. The support corresponds to a quarter of […]
Why you are needed in the elevator and escalator industry
The elevator and escalator industry offers the opportunity for a developing career. Here we collect everything you need to know about an exciting career choice, such as training, job openings and why you are needed!
Pets & Safety
Every year, pets are injured in elevator-related accidents. To inform about dangers, such as elevator sensors not detecting a leash, the Swedish Elevator Association has developed a warning sticker.
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What does modernization mean?
Just like other parts of a property, the elevator also has a lifespan. It is therefore important to budget and plan for elevator maintenance. Want to know more about modernization?