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News | July 2026

A wedding with strings attached

The announcement of Kone’s takeover of TK Elevator has sent shockwaves through the industry. Suddenly, there is talk of a new mega-conglomerate, a potential shift in power within the service sector, and the fact that the wave of consolidation has now reached the Big Four themselves.

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Photo: © Schmitt + Sohn

News | July 2026

Schmitt + Sohn Aufzüge: Change in management

The announcement has caused quite a stir: Schmitt + Sohn Aufzüge, one of the largest family-run businesses in the European lift industry, is restructuring its management. For the first time, an external managing director has also been appointed.

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Photo: © TÜV Süd

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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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).

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News | February 2026

When the lack of a shaft pit is no longer an excuse

Brobeil has launched a hydraulic lift according to the Lift Directive for minimal shaft dimensions in the form of the Bro 1000 K.

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Photo: © Bucher Hydraulics

News | February 2026

Redesign of the “xPack”: Flexibility meets plug & run

Whether for new installations or modernizations, the xPack from Bucher Hydraulics is intended to ensure that the planning, installation, and service of lift projects are significantly faster and simpler.

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Photo: © Metaroom by Amrax

News | February 2026

Partnership of Lehner Lifttechnik and Metaroom by Amrax

The Austrian lift manufacturer Lehner Lifttechnik and Metaroom by Amrax, a platform for digital measurement and 3D planning, have announced their strategic cooperation.

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News | February 2026

Company takeovers in the focus of antitrust authorities

The market is witnessing increasing consolidation, with major corporations rapidly acquiring regional SMEs. This trend has prompted closer scrutiny from competition authorities.

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Photo: © Motum

News | January 2026

New move by Motum

Motum acquired the Swedish lift company Hisscompaniet from Kristianstad on 1 November, thus widening its service network in southern Sweden.

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Photo: © privat

News | January 2026

Philip Molineus celebrates anniversary

At the beginning of November 2025, Philip Molineus celebrated a company anniversary: the business graduate has been managing partner of the Henning Group in Schwelm for 25 years.

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Photo: © Hauer GmbH/Matthias Breunig

News | January 2026

Hauer expanding its technical support

Maria Bosnaki joined the technical customer service of Hauer GmbH in September 2025.

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Photo: © Gottschalk & Michaelis

News | January 2026

Medium-sized company takes over lift company

There is another way: Berlin-based medium-sized company Gottschalk und Michaelis has now taken over a small Berlin-based lift company.

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Photo: © Daniel Nyman/Ascenco Group

News | January 2026

Ascenco Group expands to Norway

Ascenco Group AB (“Ascenco”) expanded its presence to Oslo, Norway by taking over Heiskompaniet AS (“Heiskompaniet”).

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