POST-EVENT UPDATE: OCTOBER 8, 2026
KÖHLER Elevator Reflects on NAEC 2026 and Continued Industry Growth
Following the conclusion of NAEC 2026, KÖHLER Elevator reflects on a productive four days at McCormick Place in Chicago, where the company connected with elevator professionals, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, and prospective distribution partners from across the industry.
The 2026 Annual Convention & Exposition provided a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to come together, exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and discuss the evolving needs of the vertical-transportation market. The exhibition floor offered an engaging environment for networking and business development, with exhibitors showcasing products, services, and solutions supporting the industry’s continued development.
For KÖHLER Elevator, returning to NAEC for a second consecutive year represented an important step in strengthening its presence in North America. Throughout the event, the team held conversations focused on potential distribution partnerships, upcoming projects, customized elevator solutions, and opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the industry.
The conversations initiated at Booth 1226 reinforced the importance of building long-term relationships with qualified distribution and installation partners while continuing to engage with developers, architectural firms, and vertical-transportation consultants. These connections are an important part of KÖHLER’s efforts to understand market needs and expand its reach throughout the United States and Canada.
Beyond product discussions, NAEC 2026 highlighted the value of face-to-face engagement in an industry where technical coordination, trust, and long-term collaboration play an essential role. The opportunity to meet with industry peers, learn about their project priorities, and exchange perspectives provided meaningful insight that KÖHLER will carry forward into its future business-development initiatives.
KÖHLER Elevator extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who visited Booth 1226, took the time to meet with the team, shared their project plans, or expressed interest in learning more about the company’s solutions and partnership opportunities. The company also thanks the NAEC organizers, fellow exhibitors, and participating industry professionals who helped make the convention a valuable gathering for the vertical-transportation community.
As KÖHLER Elevator continues to expand its North American presence, the company remains focused on developing strong industry relationships, supporting distribution and installation partners, and delivering elevator and escalator solutions that respond to the needs of modern buildings.
With NAEC 2026 concluded, KÖHLER looks forward to continuing the conversations started in Chicago and reconnecting with industry professionals at future events, including NAEC 2027 in St. Louis, Missouri.
For additional information about KÖHLER Elevator, its product portfolio, or distribution opportunities, visit www.kohlerelevator.com or contact contact@kohlerelevator.com.
Media Contact
KÖHLER Elevator USA Inc.
Email: contact@kohlerelevator.com
Website: www.kohlerelevator.com
—
Company invites distribution partners, developers, architectural firms and vertical-transportation consultants to meet the KÖHLER team at Booth 1226
September 28th, 2026 – October 1st, 2026 • McCormick Place, Chicago • Booth 1226
POWAY, Calif. — September 22, 2026 —
KÖHLER Elevator USA Inc. will exhibit at the National Association of Elevator Contractors’ 2026 Annual Convention & Exposition, September 28 through October 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Convention attendees are invited to visit Booth 1226 to meet the KÖHLER team and discuss the company’s elevator, escalator and mobility solutions.
KÖHLER is attending NAEC with a focused business-development objective: to establish new relationships with qualified distribution and installation partners, while expanding engagement with developers, architectural firms and vertical-transportation consultants involved in product specification and project planning.
“NAEC is an important opportunity for KÖHLER to listen to the market, demonstrate our capabilities and build relationships with the professionals helping move the vertical-transportation industry forward. We look forward to meeting distribution partners, developers, architects and consultants who share our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and innovative mobility solutions.” — Eshan Makki, CEO and Founder, KÖHLER Elevator USA
“Our objective in Chicago is clear: identify strong distribution partners for priority markets and develop closer working relationships with developers, architectural firms and vertical-transportation consultants. We want to understand their upcoming project requirements and show how KÖHLER’s product portfolio, technical resources and partner-support model can help them deliver successful projects.” — Al Nordin, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, KÖHLER Elevator
At Booth 1226, contractors, consultants, architects, developers, building owners and prospective channel partners can discuss solutions for new construction, modernization and custom-engineered applications. KÖHLER representatives will be available to discuss the Symphony elevator portfolio, Harmony escalators, moving walkways, cabin-design capabilities, modernization solutions and advanced monitoring technology.
The NAEC Annual Convention & Exposition is North America’s largest vertical-transportation convention and exposition. The 2026 event is expected to bring together approximately 2,000 owners and elevator professionals and feature more than 200 exhibits presenting industry technologies, products and services.
Industry and trade-press representatives seeking interviews, product information, images or additional background are invited to contact us at contact@kohlerelevator.com. Meetings with the KÖHLER team may also be arranged in advance through www.kohlerelevator.com.
