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News | October 2026

Innovative measurement of vertical space

The start-up “Skanio” uses LiDAR scans to provide precise data for the modernisation of lifts and escalators. The systems do not need to be taken out of service during the process more than a few minutes at a time.

Photo: © VFA-Interlift

News | October 2026

VFA Forum interlift ’27: Call for Papers

The VFA-Interlift is calling on potential speakers to apply now to give a presentation at the VFA Forum interlift ’27: “Contribute your expertise and help shape the presentation programme of interlift 2027!”

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Elevcon 2027: Call for Papers Preparations are already underway for the next Elevcon, which will take place from 8 to 9 June 2027 in Bucharest (Romania). Anyone wishing to give a presentation at the event can apply until 15 December. - News | October 2026

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News | October 2026

Is TKE Europe set to be acquired by a private equity firm?

According to insiders, TK Elevator’s (TKE) European business is set to be sold off for the most part as part of the takeover of TKE by Kone, reported the Reuters news agency on 1 October. LIFTjournal has investigated the matter further and also asked corporate transactions expert Dr Lars Watermann for his assessment.

Photo: © Vaella

News | October 2026

Kone establishes its first spin-off

Kone has set up its first spin-off called “Vaella”. Vaella is a Finnish technology company that has developed an AI operator for buildings and other very busy public infrastructure.

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