CROWN New Materials’ Tape Solutions for Elevator Retrofits and Upgrades in Older Buildings

In recent years, the renovation of older residential communities has received strong policy support. Since September 1, 2023, Article 22 of the “Construction Law for Barrier-Free Environments of the People’s Republic of China” has been in effect, stipulating that the state supports the installation of elevators or other accessibility facilities in existing multi-story residential buildings to provide convenience for people with disabilities and the elderly. On January 22, 2024, the National Development and Reform Commission proposed a “maximize installation” policy for elevators in older communities. On April 8, 2024, with approval from the State Council, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development included “upgrading old residential elevators” and “installing elevators in existing residential buildings” as key tasks in the “Implementation Plan for Promoting the Renewal of Building and Municipal Infrastructure Equipment.”

Statistics show that a large number of existing buildings in China are still without elevators. It is estimated that around 50 million households qualify for elevator installation, with a potential market exceeding 2.5 million units and a total estimated value of over 500 billion RMB. At the same time, there are currently 9.89 million elevators in operation nationwide, of which 736,800 have been in use for more than 15 years. The number of elevators is also increasing annually at a rate of 10%, and forecasts suggest that within five years, elevators over 15 years old will reach 1.5 million units.

The combined effect of supportive policies and strong market demand is accelerating elevator retrofits in older buildings and the upgrade of aging elevators. Against this backdrop, CROWN New Materials, as a pioneer in advanced adhesive solutions, can provide innovative bonding solutions throughout the elevator lifecycle—including design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and servicing.

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Elevator Retrofits in Older Buildings
The broad market prospects for elevator retrofits have driven transformation and upgrades on the manufacturing side, with an increasing number of elevator companies introducing advanced automated production lines. CROWN’s elevator industry bonding solutions can quickly adapt to design improvements and process optimizations in automated production, enabling fast bonding in areas such as elevator cabin floors, mirrors, decorative panels, door panels, and skirting boards, helping elevator products achieve efficient delivery.

Upgrading Older Elevators
For aging elevators, exterior components such as door panels and cabin floors often show signs of wear and material aging, affecting the overall building aesthetics. Upgrading these older elevators can achieve comprehensive visual enhancements in design, technology, and quality perception. CROWN’s elevator bonding solutions enable quick modernization of older elevators without the need to disassemble the entire cabin.
 

Ensuring Safety and Reliability
Elevators are classified as special equipment, where passenger safety is paramount and high standards of reliability are required. To meet the stringent safety and reliability demands for internal bonding, CROWN New Materials’ EPT product series is designed to comply with relevant elevator regulations. For example, bonding elevator reinforcement ribs is critical: structural panels in the cabin rely on reinforcement ribs to increase material strength during manufacturing and reduce vibration noise during operation. CROWN’s EPT tapes provide excellent adhesion across a variety of low surface energy materials, with aging resistance that ensures durable bonding throughout the elevator’s entire lifecycle.

Taking Action: CROWN New Materials is responding to the growing demand for elevator retrofits and upgrades by continually advancing and innovating in the field of adhesive materials. The company consistently delivers more efficient, practical, and aesthetically optimized bonding solutions, helping the elevator industry provide passengers with a superior riding experience.