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News | July 2026

“We don’t take our decisions in a vacuum”

Jörg Becker has been the Chairman of the Coordination Group of the Accredited Inspection Bodies in Germany and as a result the successor of Dieter Roas for over a year.

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News | July 2026

Deep learning for lift doors

Fermator is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for the modernisation and maintenance of lift doors. The company is currently developing two strategic projects based on neural networks (deep learning).

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News | July 2026

A mega-deal and its potential consequences

Will TKE go public, or will Kone take over the German group? Although there had been speculation about this for a long time, the news still came as a bombshell at the end of April: ...

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News | July 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 | July 2026

“We don’t take our decisions in a vacuum”

Jörg Becker has been the Chairman of the Coordination Group of the Accredited Inspection Bodies in Germany and as a result the successor of Dieter Roas for over a year.

Photo: © Fermator

Photo: © Fermator

News | July 2026

Deep learning for lift doors

Fermator is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for the modernisation and maintenance of lift doors. The company is currently developing two strategic projects based on neural networks (deep learning).

Photo: © LIFTjournal/Dirk Müller/KI-assistiert mit Firefly und ChatGPT

Photo: © LIFTjournal/Dirk Müller/KI-assistiert mit Firefly und ChatGPT

News | July 2026

A mega-deal and its potential consequences

Will TKE go public, or will Kone take over the German group? Although there had been speculation about this for a long time, the news still came as a bombshell at the end of April: ...

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News | June 2026

Donati is sales partner of Hydronic

Donati is now an official sales partner of the hydraulic components manufacturer Hydronic.

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News | June 2026

Atwell International celebrates 30 years

Worcestershire-based Atwell International Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026.

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Otis takes majority stake in WeMaintain Otis has acquired a majority stake in WeMaintain, a technology-driven service provider for the lift and escalator industry. - News | June 2026

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News | June 2026

Orona reaches a turnover of €1.195 billion

Orona, Europe’s fifth-largest group in vertical mobility solutions, achieved a turnover of €1.195 billion in 2025, recording growth of over seven per cent compared to the previous year.

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News | June 2026

A new academy for SMEs

The new GAT Academy was launched on 1 April. It was established at the request of members.

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News | June 2026

LEIA appoints new leadership for Personal Lift Group

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has appointed Andrew Harper, Group CEO of Gartec, as Chair of its Personal Lift Group (PLG).

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