What Pve Vacuum Elevators Europe does

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators Europe (PVE Europe) is the Madrid-based European subsidiary of U.S. parent Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators LLC, founded in Miami in 2002. Incorporated in Spain in 2013 and headquartered in Loeches (Madrid), the company manufactures, supplies, and supports the installation of pneumatic vacuum home elevators across Europe through a network of authorized dealers and distributors.

Its core technology replaces conventional cable, piston, or pulley mechanisms with air pressure differentials: a vacuum motor mounted on top of (or remote from) a cylindrical aluminum-and-polycarbonate shaft draws air from above the cabin to create lift, with descent controlled by re-admitting air. The product line comprises three models — PVE30 (750mm diameter, single passenger), PVE37 (933mm, two passengers), and PVE52 (1,316mm, three passengers / wheelchair-accessible) — all configured for 2 to 5 stops with a maximum height of 10.5m. Distinguishing engineering features include a self-supporting structure that requires no pit, hoistway, or machine room, automatic descent on power failure, mechanical emergency brakes, PVE steel-lever car locks at each landing, and minimal energy use (zero during descent).

PVE Europe monetizes hardware sales to authorized dealers, with those dealers delivering installation (typically 1–2 days) and ongoing maintenance to end customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds CE, UL, Liftinstituut, and AENOR certifications. End customers are primarily residential homeowners (including accessibility and mobility-impaired users), with secondary use cases in marine vessels and stage environments; architects, builders, and interior designers act as key specifiers and are supported with technical documentation and CAD drawings.

Name

Pve Vacuum Elevators Europe

Legal name

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators And Lifts, SL

Website

https://pvelifts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PVE Vacuum Elevators Europe is the Madrid-based European subsidiary of Miami-founded Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators LLC. It supplies and installs pneumatic vacuum home elevators (PVE30, PVE37, PVE52) through a 160+ authorized dealer network serving residential, accessibility, marine, and stage customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrejón De Ardoz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Elevator Equipment Sales: PVE manufactures and sells three models of pneumatic vacuum elevators (PVE30, PVE37, PVE52) ranging from single-passenger to wheelchair-accessible three-passenger models. The elevators are sold directly through authorized dealers who purchase equipment from PVE and resell to end customers. Available in 2, 3, 4, and 5 stop configurations.
2. Installation Services: Authorized dealers provide installation services for the vacuum elevators. The company markets installation that can be completed within 1-2 days by trained dealer installers. Installation does not require pit excavation, hoistway construction, or machine room.
3. Aftermarket / Maintenance: The company markets minimal maintenance requirements for its elevators (no lubricants, regular service, pulleys, cables, or pistons). Authorized dealers provide ongoing maintenance and spare parts services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PVE Europe manufactures and supplies pneumatic vacuum residential elevators — the PVE30, PVE37 and PVE52 models — sold through a network of authorized dealers across Europe and globally. The elevators use air pressure differentials to lift a cylindrical cabin without cables, pistons or pulleys, installing in 1-2 days on existing floors without pit, hoistway or machine room. PVE Europe also provides dealers with factory training, technical documentation, CAD drawings, and ongoing maintenance support.

Product overview

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators Europe (PVE) offers a portfolio of three pneumatic vacuum elevator models—the PVE30, PVE37, and PVE52—designed for residential, marine, and stage applications. These elevators operate using air pressure technology rather than cables or pistons, featuring self-supporting structures that require no pit, hoistway, or machine room. All models are constructed from aluminum and transparent polycarbonate, providing panoramic 360-degree visibility. The product line scales from single-passenger (PVE30, 750mm diameter) to two-passenger (PVE37, 933mm diameter) to wheelchair-accessible three-passenger capacity (PVE52, 1316mm diameter). Installation takes 1-2 days directly on existing floors. PVE Europe is the European subsidiary of Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators LLC, founded in Miami, Florida in 2002, with over 7,000 units installed worldwide through a network of 160+ authorized dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacuum Elevator PVE30 The world's smallest residential home elevator with an exterior diameter of 750mm, accommodating one person (159 kg). Features aluminum and transparent polycarbonate construction with 360-degree panoramic views. Available in 2-4 stops with maximum height of 10.5m. Designed for residential homes where space is extremely limited.
• Vacuum Elevator PVE37 The flagship model with over 6,000 units installed worldwide. Exterior diameter of 933mm accommodates two people (205 kg). Features aluminum and transparent polycarbonate with 360-degree visibility. Available in 2-4 stops with maximum height of 10.5m. Targeted at residential homes requiring two-passenger capacity.
• Vacuum Elevator PVE52 Wheelchair-accessible home lift with exterior diameter of 1,316mm, accommodating up to three people (238 kg) or one wheelchair passenger plus an accompanying person. Features aluminum and transparent polycarbonate exterior with stainless steel interior cabin. Available in 2-4 stops with maximum height of 10.5m. Designed for accessibility users and mobility-impaired individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ units installed worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators LLC (Parent Company)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPneumatic Vacuum Elevators and Lifts S.L. (PVE Europe) is the European subsidiary of Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators LLC, based in Miami, Florida. PVE LLC is the creator, designer, and manufacturer of pneumatic vacuum elevators, founded in 2002. The parent company provides manufacturing, technology, brand, and training support to the European subsidiary.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schindler Group: Global elevator and escalator major with a residential portfolio. Operates across the same European geographies as PVE but at much larger scale and with conventional rather than pneumatic technology.
• KONE Corporation: Global elevator OEM with residential lift offerings across Europe. Broader incumbent than PVE with deeper service infrastructure but less specialization in pneumatic/retrofit residential elevators.
• Otis Elevator Company: World's largest elevator and escalator manufacturer with a residential/home elevator line (Otis Home). Competes broadly with PVE in residential lifts but offers a much wider portfolio across all building types.

Direct peers

• Savaria Corporation: Canadian accessibility company offering residential elevators, stairlifts and wheelchair lifts. Closely comparable product portfolio to PVE and one of the most established North American/European competitors in the residential lift category.
• Cibes Lift Group: Swedish maker of screw-driven home lifts and platform lifts for residential and accessibility applications. Competes with PVE in the same retrofit, no-pit, low-ceiling installation niche and shares the European dealer-distribution model.
• Stannah Stairlifts: UK-based manufacturer of stairlifts, home lifts and platform lifts for residential accessibility. Directly comparable to PVE in customer base (elderly/mobility-impaired homeowners) and in low-disruption retrofit installations.
• Handicare / Access BDD: Provider of stairlifts, platform lifts, and home accessibility solutions across Europe. Comparable to PVE in target customer (mobility-impaired, aging-in-place) and in supplying via dealer/installer networks rather than direct-to-homeowner.
• Aritco: Swedish manufacturer of compact residential elevators and home lifts. Most direct head-to-head competitor to PVE in the European residential elevator retrofit segment, with screw-driven and hydraulic compact platforms targeting the same single-family and duplex use cases.
• ThyssenKrupp Home Solutions: Residential elevator and stairlift division of global elevator OEM ThyssenKrupp. Sells compact home lifts across Europe with an established dealer/service network, competing with PVE for architects, builders, and accessibility-driven homeowners.

Regional players

• Acorn Stairlifts: UK-based stairlift specialist with strong presence in the British and Commonwealth residential accessibility market. Compares to PVE on end-customer profile (elderly, mobility-impaired) but does not directly compete in continental European pneumatic elevator installs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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