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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

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 | June 2026

Atwell International celebrates 30 years

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

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News | June 2026

New Schmersal Webshop

K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG has launched its new webshop. The overall portfolio comprises around 15,000 products in safety, control and automation technology. The new online shop is available in around 20 countries.

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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. - News | June 2026

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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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News | June 2026

Kone expands its presence in northern Germany

Kone’s acquisition spree continues. Through its subsidiary M.S. Aufzüge, the Finnish lift manufacturer has acquired a medium-sized company from the north of Germany.

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