This new Freedonia industry study, World Elevators, presents historical demand data (1998, 2003 and 2008) plus forecasts for 2013 and 2018 for non-mobile machinery used to transport people or goods. Region and country estimates present dollar-valued demand in terms of market (residential, nonresidential) and type (equipment, services), as well as the installed base of passenger and freight elevators in each market (in units). The study also considers market environment factors, assesses industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry competitors worldwide.