Gujarat Elevator Industry Comes Together for IS 17900 Workshop

Ahmedabad, August 11, 2026: When it comes to elevator safety, understanding and following the right standards is a responsibility shared by the entire industry. With this objective, a dedicated workshop on “The Elevator Industry Standards – IS 17900 Part 1 & 2” was organised for the Gujarat elevator industry at the H.T. Parekh Convention Centre, AMA, Ahmedabad.

The workshop brought together around 140 elevator professionals and industry veterans from across Gujarat, creating an opportunity to learn, interact and discuss the practical importance of the latest elevator safety standards.

Organised by the Elevator and Escalator Safety Trust (EEST) and supported by ISEEVENTUS and the Council on Vertical Urbanism, the workshop focused on building awareness and encouraging the industry to adopt the latest safety requirements.

The session began with a welcome address by Mr. TAK Mathews, who shared his perspective on the current state of the Indian vertical transportation industry. He highlighted the rapid growth of the sector while also raising concerns about price-driven competition, emphasising that safety and quality should never be compromised.

The technical session on IS 17900 Part 1 & 2 was conducted by Mr. Nitin Kadam, BIS Committee Member, who helped participants understand the standards and their practical relevance to elevator manufacturing and safety.

Sharing an industry veteran’s perspective, Mr. Kumarpal Desai of Omega Elevators spoke about the need for the manufacturing community to stand together for the betterment of the industry. He highlighted how excessive price competition can impact product safety and encouraged manufacturers to stay updated with the latest standards and implement them appropriately. He also emphasised the need for the industry, with the support of associations, to work towards establishing a dedicated testing facility that can support manufacturers and contribute to improving safety and quality standards across the sector.

Mr. Pankaj Shah of the Gujarat Elevator Industry Association also shared his thoughts during the workshop, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning, industry collaboration and collective responsibility towards improving safety standards.

The workshop also saw meaningful discussions and active participation from several industry professionals, including Mr. Kumarpal Desai of Omega Elevators, Mr. Pankaj Shah of Metro Elevators, Mr. Vimal Dholakia of Top Elevator, Rajkot, Mr. Vasant Patel of Philbrick Technology, Mr. Prashant Shah of Jupiter Trading and Mr. Devang Patel of Heelang. Their participation added valuable industry perspectives to the discussions.

The workshop concluded with an inspiring message from Mr. Vivek Dholakia, who emphasised the importance of the younger generation taking the necessary steps to contribute to the growth and development of the elevator industry.

Sharing a thought in Gujarati, he compared the industry to an ocean—saying that even if a stone is thrown into a vast ocean, it may not make a huge difference, but it will certainly create movement in the water. The message reflected the importance of every individual contribution in creating meaningful change within the industry.

The response from participants across Gujarat was highly encouraging. Many attendees appreciated the initiative and expressed their interest in having similar educational programmes conducted regularly.

The workshop was more than a technical session—it was an opportunity for the Gujarat elevator industry to come together, learn from experienced professionals, exchange ideas and take a collective step towards a safer and more responsible future.

Article written by Nilam Parshuram & edited by Isee Papers