(Photo: © RST Elektronik)
August 2026
RST Elektronik GmbH filed for provisional insolvency on 19 May 2026. However, on 1 August, the company made a fresh start. What has changed at RST Elektronik: with a leaner portfolio and a clear focus on power electronics.
The new RST Elektronik GmbH has a leaner portfolio and a clear focus on power electronics. It remains, however, a family-run business, although there have been changes to the shareholder structure. The new principal shareholder is Nick Doberstein, the son of the previous principal shareholder and managing director, Alfred Doberstein. The latter continues to serve as the company’s managing director in a salaried capacity.
The new RST Elektronik has completely withdrawn from control system manufacturing and now focuses exclusively on power electronics for lift construction. Alfred Doberstein emphasises that this means the company is no longer in competition with other control system manufacturers.
"However, we will continue to offer repairs and spare parts for all existing products manufactured by us. Customers can contact us at any time," says the managing director.
"We have lost a number of key customers due to the takeover of several small lift companies by larger groups," says Doberstein, describing the main reasons for the provisional insolvency. Furthermore, the company was unable to find enough new, qualified sales staff to further expand its sales operations.
More information: rst-elektronik.de
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