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Paris stands as one of Europe's most vertically complex urban environments. From the ornate wrought-iron elevator cages of 19th-century Haussmann buildings to the soaring glass towers of La Défense business district, the city places extraordinary demands on elevator infrastructure — and particularly on the traveling cables that power, control, and connect every moving cabin.
Paris houses over 45,000 classified heritage buildings, thousands of which contain aging elevator systems requiring cable replacement or modernization. Regulatory frameworks such as the French Décret du 9 septembre 2004 mandate periodic safety upgrades, driving consistent demand for compliant traveling cables.
Europe's largest purpose-built business district, La Défense, hosts over 70 skyscrapers with complex multi-car elevator groups. These buildings require high-specification traveling cables rated for long travel distances, high-speed operation, and electromagnetic compatibility in dense environments.
The expansion of Grand Paris Express — the largest urban transit project in Europe — involves constructing 200 km of new metro lines and 68 new stations, each requiring elevators and escalators. This mega-project has dramatically increased the need for durable, fire-retardant, and waterproof traveling cable solutions across the Île-de-France region.
Paris's world-class hotel industry — including Palace-category properties on the Champs-Élysées, Rive Gauche, and Le Marais — demands silent, vibration-free elevator performance. Traveling cables for these environments must meet strict noise and electromagnetic interference standards to protect guest experience.
Greater Paris (Île-de-France) operates over 650 public and private hospitals and clinics. Hospital elevators run 24/7 under critical load conditions, requiring traveling cables with superior flex life, fire-resistant sheaths, and compliance with European medical-grade electrical standards.
From Forum des Halles to Galeries Lafayette and the sprawling Vélizy 2 shopping center, Parisian retail centers depend on high-traffic elevator systems. Traveling cables here face accelerated wear cycles and must deliver exceptional cycle life without compromising performance.
The Parisian elevator market is evolving rapidly, shaped by sustainability legislation, digital transformation, and increasingly sophisticated building management requirements. Here are the dominant trends reshaping traveling cable technology and supply chains in the French capital.
France's RE2020 environmental regulation and the EU's Construction Products Regulation (CPR) are pushing specifiers toward halogen-free, low-smoke, and flame-retardant (LSZH) traveling cables. Parisian architects and building managers increasingly specify eco-certified cables for new construction and renovation projects.
Paris's smart city initiative (Paris Smart City 2030) is accelerating IoT adoption in building systems. Modern traveling cables now integrate data communication pairs, fiber-optic bundles, and sensor conductors alongside power cores — enabling real-time monitoring of cabin position, load, temperature, and predictive maintenance alerts.
Machine-room-less (MRL) elevators — now the dominant installation type in Parisian residential and commercial new-builds — require thinner, more flexible, and torsion-resistant traveling cables. Speeds exceeding 3.5 m/s in high-rise towers further demand cables with enhanced bending endurance ratings.
Traditional PVC-jacketed cables are increasingly being replaced by thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and silicone compounds, which offer superior cold-temperature flexibility for unheated shafts in Paris's older stone buildings during winter, as well as longer service life under repeated flexing cycles.
Paris's diverse building stock — ranging from 3-stop Haussmann lifts to 50-floor La Défense towers — demands highly customized cable lengths, conductor configurations, and connector assemblies. Suppliers who can offer factory-cut, tested, and labeled cable assemblies ready for direct installation are gaining significant competitive advantage.
Rising labor costs among traditional European cable manufacturers are driving French elevator maintenance companies to source OEM-equivalent components directly from certified Chinese factories. Suppliers holding ISO 9001, CE, and brand-authorized certifications are well positioned to serve the Paris market with shorter lead times and competitive pricing.
KONE's Global Parts Strategic Cooperative Supplier — We are proud to be officially designated as KONE's global parts strategic cooperative supplier, a recognition that underscores our commitment to precision manufacturing, consistent quality, and world-class supply chain reliability for the most demanding elevator markets, including Paris and the broader European Union.
Dedicated production facilities in Suzhou, Shanghai, and Nantong equipped with advanced automated manufacturing lines.
Proven global logistics capability with established supply routes into France, Benelux, and the wider European market.
Each traveling cable batch undergoes multi-stage electrical, mechanical, and dimensional verification against international standards.
Specialists in manufacturing discontinued, non-standard, and legacy model components — ideal for Paris's heritage elevator restoration projects.
Founded in 1990, we have over three decades of expertise serving the world's leading elevator OEMs and independent service operators.
Foshan Dalong Chain Equipments Sales Co., Ltd. was established in January 2007 (formerly known as Nanhai Yanbu Seelee Elevator Parts Factory, founded in 1990).
Throughout its operational history, the company has steadfastly upheld the principles encapsulated in its service motto, "Customer First, Quality First," earning widespread acclaim across its diverse client base. This commendable reputation has facilitated partnerships with numerous prestigious clients spanning Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Taiwan.
Among these esteemed clients are industry leaders such as Otis, Schindler, Hitachi, Kone, Mitsubishi, Fuji, and MTR Singapore, all of whom have recognized the company's commitment to excellence and reliability. (It is worth mentioning that we are KONE's global parts strategic cooperative supplier.)
Our company operates extensive production facilities totaling over 4,500 square meters located in Suzhou, complemented by additional factories in Shanghai and Nantong. These sites are outfitted with advanced manufacturing equipment and staffed by teams of seasoned professionals committed to efficient production and the delivery of high-quality products. We maintain a rigorous quality control system to ensure each product adheres to international standards, thereby meeting and exceeding customer expectations. With a wealth of import and export experience, our products are currently exported to over 100 countries.
At our Foshan office, the warehouse is well-stocked with a substantial inventory of commonly utilized spare parts to guarantee ample availability. Additionally, our delivery sector is supported by an effective logistics system, ensuring the swift and punctual distribution of spare parts to our clientele. Simultaneously, we boast a seasoned sales team and a cadre of expert elevator engineers, both fully equipped to furnish our customers with rapid and precise solutions alongside comprehensive after-sales services.
For over a decade, Foshan Dalong Chain Equipments Sales Co., Ltd. has upheld a development policy characterized by pragmatism, self-reliance, and innovation. Specializing in the sales of major brand elevator components, we offer an integrated approach that encompasses sales, manufacturing (custom manufacturing of parts for elevators and escalators that are non-standard, discontinued, or of older models) and engineering technical consulting.
We provide our clients in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Taiwan with comprehensive pre-sales technical consultations, a reliable supply of high-quality parts, and exemplary after-sales service.
Step inside our state-of-the-art production bases in Suzhou, Shanghai, and Nantong — where every elevator traveling cable is engineered to perform flawlessly in demanding environments like the Paris market.




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Whether you're managing a heritage building restoration in the 7th arrondissement, a Grand Paris Express station fit-out, or a luxury hotel refurbishment near the Arc de Triomphe — our expert team is ready to deliver the precise traveling cable solution you need.
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