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News | September 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 | September 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 | September 2026

CANopen Lift specification updated

The four-part CiA 417 application profile specification for lift control systems has been revised.

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News | September 2026

Hans Martin Lutz steps down from management

The German company "Lutz Aufzüge" is restructuring its management: Hans Martin Lutz, the company’s principal shareholder, is moving from operational management to the advisory board.

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TK Elevator reports record figures Following the announcement of Kone’s takeover of TK Elevator (TKE), TKE’s financial performance is naturally attracting particular attention. The group has now published its results for the third quarter and the first nine months of the 2026 financial year. - News | August 2026

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News | August 2026

Donati takes over Elevator Commerce

Following Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, it’s now Spain’s turn. Donati has expanded its distribution channels for lift and escalator components in Europe with the purchase of Elevator Commerce.

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News | August 2026

Kone shareholders agree

At the beginning of June, Kone shareholders approved the planned takeover of TK Elevator (TKE) at an Extraordinary General Meeting.

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News | August 2026

interlift: “There is a strong deal of interest“

The preparations of interlift 2027 have begun. According to the organisers, strong interest is already evident on the part of exhibitors in the international sector meeting from 12 to 15 October in Nuremberg.

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