LIFTjournal

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News | February 2026

The most important events for the lift industry

Convenient overview: The most important trade fairs and events of the lift industry at a glance! We constantly update the dates.

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News | February 2026

THE newsletter for the international lift industry

The LIFTjournal newsletter provides a monthly round-up of the most important news for the international lift industry.

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News | February 2026

The ELA Modernization Toolbox

To provide its members with information and support on the complex theme of modernising existing lifts, ELA has recently developed a comprehensive Modernization Toolbox, which is available through the ELA website.

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News | February 2026

When the lack of a shaft pit is no longer an excuse

Brobeil has launched a hydraulic lift according to the Lift Directive for minimal shaft dimensions in the form of the Bro 1000 K.

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Partnership of Lehner Lifttechnik and Metaroom by Amrax The Austrian lift manufacturer Lehner Lifttechnik and Metaroom by Amrax, a platform for digital measurement and 3D planning, have announced their strategic cooperation. - News | February 2026

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News | February 2026

Company takeovers in the focus of antitrust authorities

The market is witnessing increasing consolidation, with major corporations rapidly acquiring regional SMEs. This trend has prompted closer scrutiny from competition authorities.

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News | January 2026

New move by Motum

Motum acquired the Swedish lift company Hisscompaniet from Kristianstad on 1 November, thus widening its service network in southern Sweden.

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News | January 2026

Philip Molineus celebrates anniversary

At the beginning of November 2025, Philip Molineus celebrated a company anniversary: the business graduate has been managing partner of the Henning Group in Schwelm for 25 years.

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