UITP Summit 2025: TK Elevator demonstrates how it brings cities to life and transforms urban mobility

Düsseldorf (Germany), May 7, 2025 – TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, announces its participation at UITP Summit 2025, the world’s premier event for sustainable urban transport, taking place from June 15–18 in Hamburg, Germany. At booth A1202, the company presents solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of urban mobility infrastructure – all critical factors for the smooth operation of modern public transport systems. Guided by the theme ‘Connected Urban Mobility for Sustainable, People-Centric Cities’, TKE is committed to shaping infrastructure that enhances urban life. The company’s exhibition features a broad portfolio tailored to the complex demands of transportation hubs – including high-performance escalators, modular moving walks, intelligent maintenance, and digital solutions that optimize passenger flow, reduce downtime, and support sustainable operations.

Adding to this, TKE will present its unique, patented modernization solution, enabling fast, weld-free installation of auxiliary brakes with minimal disruption – paving the way for efficient infrastructure upgrades in active transit environments.

“Urban mobility is evolving rapidly. At TK Elevator, we bring cities to life. We understand the challenges transit operators face every day: from reliability and passenger safety to operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. Our core passion is to support operators with smart, future-ready mobility infrastructure solutions that not only move people but also enhance city life and contribute to sustainability,” said Bora Gülan, CEO of Europe Africa, TK Elevator.

“We are excited to demonstrate German engineering and manufacturing for the global market at the UITP Summit here in Hamburg, home to our escalator factory, the only one of its kind in Germany,” adds Tobias Jäger, Managing Director of the TK Elevator Escalator Manufacturing Centre Hamburg. “As a long-standing partner to transit operators around the world, we understand the challenges of high-capacity mobility systems. With our mobility solutions and services, we aim to make urban transport safe, reliable and more accessible for all, while supporting our clients to meet their sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact.”

A key focus of TKE’s presence at UITP Summit 2025 is reliable service and smart solutions, designed to address urbanization, energy efficiency, and accessibility challenges – ready for visitors to explore at the booth. This dedication is underscored in TKE’s latest Sustainability Report, which highlights a 24% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019 and recognition from leading sustainability organizations like CDP, Sustainalytics, and EcoVadis.

Solutions on display at the TKE’s booth include:

Escalators: tugela, the heavy-duty escalator is designed to handle high passenger volumes in demanding transit environments. victoria is engineered specifically for transport applications with exceptionally heavy-duty load conditions.

Moving walks: orinoco is a versatile solution suitable for airports, metro stations, and retail spaces. The innovative iwalk system offers a modular, pitless design that simplifies installation and maintenance.

Universal Service: TKE’s response to the growing service needs of modern cities. This global support platform delivers proactive, flexible, and comprehensive maintenance for elevators and escalators. With the support of International Technical Services (ITS), TKE services multi-brand equipment to the highest industry standards worldwide. Safety and sustainability are key priorities, enabled by durable components and optimized logistics.

Smart and preventive maintenance strategies: MAX Smart Maintenance and MAX Monitoring services boost escalator efficiency and ensure uninterrupted passenger flow. Designed to protect passengers and safeguard critical infrastructure in high-capacity mobility settings.

AB MOD kit: A new innovative and patented solution for quick, weld-free installation of auxiliary brakes – improving both safety and serviceability.

In addition to its exhibition presence, TKE will host an exclusive factory tour for customers and press representatives at its Escalator Manufacturing Center in Hamburg on 17 June, offering a firsthand look at how customized, high-performance escalators are engineered for global infrastructure projects. Hamburg is home to the company’s escalator plant – the only one of its kind in Germany.

Visitors of the UITP Summit will have the chance to explore the diverse applications from TKE and journalists can book an appointment with TKE experts at Booth A1202.

The UITP Global Public Transport Summit is the world’s leading event dedicated to sustainable urban mobility, bringing together the most influential voices from across the public transport sector. Held every two years, the Summit attracts over 15,000 participants from more than 80 countries – including policy makers, industry leaders, transit operators, and technology innovators shaping the future of mobility.

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ABOUT TK ELEVATOR
TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.