# India’s leading manufacturer of elevators and escalators, Johnson Lifts Pvt Ltd, on Monday said that they haven't been able to make any shipments to the Gulf because of the Iran war.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · The New Indian Express*

## Key points

- Johnson Lifts has suspended all Gulf shipments for two months due to the Iran war.
- 10-15 containers were recalled to factories after being stuck in Sri Lanka amid shipping disruptions.
- Johnson Lifts has acquired majority equity in Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India), surpassing its previous 49% stake.
- This acquisition will change TJEI's board management while manufacturing remains in Japan for imports to India.
- JLPL and TJEI now jointly represent 20% of India's elevator market and 30% of the escalator market.

**Companies:** Johnson Lifts Pvt Ltd, Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt. Ltd.
**Countries:** India, Japan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Uganda

[Read the full story on The New Indian Express](https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/27/havent-sent-fresh-shipments-to-gulf-in-past-two-months-due-to-west-asia-conflict-says-johnson-lifts-director)

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