LIFTjournal

Photo: © Giovenzana

News | January 2021

More light and safety in the shaft

The Giovenzana GM264 pendant station was designed to meet the needs of a major global elevator manufacturer, which wanted the safest, most up to date code compliant pendant that also addressed some of the safety issues field technicians face.

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News | January 2021

The most important trade fairs 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 | January 2021

Numerous elevator trade fairs postponed

Currently, more and more trade fairs and events in the international elevator industry are being cancelled. They have been postponed or cancelled due to the Corona pandemic. Here you will find an overview, which we constantly update.

Photo: © GS electronic Gebr. Schönweitz GmbH

News | January 2021

New flush-mounted control panel – extra thin

As soon as EN 81-28 has been harmonised, lifts must be fitted with pictograms for emergencies. GS electronic has developed a flush-mounted control panel that can be retrofitted irrespective of the controller installed.

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News | January 2021

BIM in lift technology: where to begin?

Everyone is talking about digitalization. Fundamental changes are expected for the construction industry. How can a lift sector company get involved in this?

Photo: © Raloe

Lift manufacturer on growth course Raloe got to work after the interlift 2019: at the beginning of 2020, the manufacturer of complete lifts established a subsidiary for the sales region of the German-speaking countries and Denmark. - News | January 2021

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News | December 2020

Changes in the Kone Executive Board

Tricia Weener, BA (Hons), has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications, as of January 18, 2021. She will join the Kone Executive Board.

Photo: © Hy-Line

News | December 2020

Please do not touch: holographic entry

Are you familiar with the Theremin? It is an almost forgotten musical instrument with a special property: you can play it without touching it. The solution from Hy-Line is intended to facilitate this – touchless operation of lifts.

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