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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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News | February 2026

Redesign of the “xPack”: Flexibility meets plug & run

Whether for new installations or modernizations, the xPack from Bucher Hydraulics is intended to ensure that the planning, installation, and service of lift projects are significantly faster and simpler.

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News | February 2026

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.

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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.

Photo: © Brobeil Aufzüge GmbH & Co. KG

Photo: © Brobeil Aufzüge GmbH & Co. KG

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.

Photo: © Bucher Hydraulics

Photo: © Bucher Hydraulics

News | February 2026

Redesign of the “xPack”: Flexibility meets plug & run

Whether for new installations or modernizations, the xPack from Bucher Hydraulics is intended to ensure that the planning, installation, and service of lift projects are significantly faster and simpler.

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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

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.

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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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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. - News | January 2026

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News | January 2026

Hauer expanding its technical support

Maria Bosnaki joined the technical customer service of Hauer GmbH in September 2025.

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News | January 2026

Medium-sized company takes over lift company

There is another way: Berlin-based medium-sized company Gottschalk und Michaelis has now taken over a small Berlin-based lift company.

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News | January 2026

Ascenco Group expands to Norway

Ascenco Group AB (“Ascenco”) expanded its presence to Oslo, Norway by taking over Heiskompaniet AS (“Heiskompaniet”).

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ELA-General Assembly and Annual Conference in Istanbul May 2024

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