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New US Partnership with 
MASTER Elevator PartsNew US Partnership with 
MASTER Elevator Parts

To make our high-quality solutions even more accessible to the US trade, SCHAEFER is proud to announce a new strategic cooperation with MASTER Elevator Parts. This partnership brings SCHAEFER’s diverse portfolio directly into the ecosystem of one of New York’s most experienced parts specialists. Backed by a strong network that services thousands of elevators across the metropolitan area, MASTER Elevator Parts combines deep technical heritage with rapid availability.

The Face of the Building: 
Why the Fixture Defines the Passenger Experience

Elevator World 2026

From aesthetics to code compliance: How modern fixtures bridge the gap between architectural vision and technical reality.
 In the vertical transportation industry, we often focus on what moves the car: the motor, the ropes, the controller. But for the passenger, the elevator is not a machine—it is a room. The only physical connection they have with this complex system is the fixture. The car operating panel (COP) and the hall stations are the "handshake" of the building. They determine whether a ride feels safe, modern, and premium, or outdated and neglected.
As we move through 2026, the demand for fixtures has shifted. It is no longer just about getting from floor A to floor B. It is about User Experience (UX), accessibility, and seamless integration into the building’s design. ....

SCHAEFER Member Spotlight: 
Bridging Global Excellence and Local Customization

NAEC mainline 2025

The journey of SCHAEFER began over 60 years ago in Germany, rooted in a dedication to crafting the world’s most advanced and reliable operating and display elements for the elevator industry. Today, SCHAEFER is recognized as a leading international supplier, driven by a vision to be the clear No. 1 in technological competence, customer service, and entrepreneurial flexibility.Their global mission is clear: to develop, produce, and sell elevator fixtures and indicators that offer customers a genuine technical, economic, and aesthetic advantage.. ...
 

SCHAEFER Names Gilbert Eastern Canada Sales Representative

Elevator World, Jun 2022

Schaefer North America recently welcomed James Gilbert as its Eastern Canada sales representative. Fluent in English and Quebecois, Gilbert attended the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) convention in Montreal on May 30-June 2 to meet existing and potential customers and industry members. (...)

THE PEOPLE ISSUE 2021
Ross Watson

Elevator World, Jun 2021

Over the years, Ross Watson sat on various code and industry safety committees. As part of the advisory board for OSHA´s Work Safe initiative, he helped develop fall protection standards, an effort he said was extremely challenging, but also extremely rewarding. Of his current job and employer, which he joined in 2018, he says: "It is truly a pleasure to share my knowledge with a dedicated team as we grow the business."

Company Spotlight:
SCHAEFER Elevator Components

Elevator World,  Sep 2017

SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. is the Canadian segment of SCHAEFER International. Headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, it is part of the larger SCHAEFER GmbH founded in 1964 by Wolfgang Schaefer. The Canadian branch has been selling the company’s push buttons and fixtures since it opened in 2012. It has recently begun manufacturing its products in Canada. (...)




 

Project of the year

Elevator World, 2016

... Schaefer was chosen due to the robustness of its RB 42 option and their willingness to customize their options for our design requirements.The glass for the car station was back painted a pure white and cut for the alarm button, key switch and stop switch. Schaefer was able to accommodate a wider layout of the car station for our logo, and the glass touch buttons and additional components were placed for a simple and elegant result.Attachment of the car station to the car glass panel was accomplished with a stainless-steel plate to which the car-station back box was affixed. The car-station glass faceplate would protrude in an adjustable manner to be flush with the front of the car glass panel. (...)