Photo: © Orona News | November 2025 The elevator as a new ally for building energy efficiency In today’s sustainable construction paradigm, a new player is quietly gaining relevance: the elevator.
Photo: © Maximilian Döringer / Wiener Linien News | November 2025 Barrier-free lift operation on the Wiener Linien The Wiener Linien (Viennese Lines), which is one of the biggest public transport networks In Europe, has implemented a comprehensive package of measures on barrier freedom in cooperation with Schaefer GmbH.
Photo: © Orona News | November 2025 Orona acquires German SME A German lift company has once again been taken over – this time by the Spanish group Orona.
Photo: © Liwetec News | November 2025 Liwetec presents new user interface Liwetec has completely revamped the Elevator Portal and presented it with a new user interface that supports the planning, technical calculation, and configuration of elevators.
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Photo: © Dall.e News | September 2025 New standard for evacuation of persons with disabilities The new standard EN 81-76:2025 is available at CEN. Publications by the national standards organisations have already been issued or will be issued shortly. Citation in the Official Journal of the EU is expected in the first quarter 2026.
Photo: © Lödige Industries News | September 2025 Lödige Fördertechnik enlarges management Curt Bauer and Emanuel Roman will be reinforcing the management team of Lödige Fördertechnik. They will be supporting the sole managing director Renate Junker.
Photo: © Udo Niggemeier News | September 2025 Scaffolding in lift building Accidents repeatedly occur while working on scaffolds in lift building. Falls or collapses of the scaffolding are usually the cause for fatal accidents or severe injuries.
Photo: © Motum News | September 2025 Complete takeover of Motum AS Motum AB has completed the takeover of its Norwegian subsidiary. The co-founder Kyrre Sagen remains Executive Director of Motum AS.
Photo: © Fain Ascensores S.A. News | September 2025 TKE Ireland now belongs to Fain The Spanish lift company Fain is continuing its expansion abroad. By acquiring TK Elevator Ireland, the company has strengthened its position as the second largest operator.
Photo: © Lena Lange / Dauer Aufzüge News | September 2025 Three questions to ... Romy Dauer This time, Romy Dauer is answering our three questions. The 66-year old engineer has been in charge of the company Dauer Aufzüge for 37 years; now she advises the company.
Photo: © Wittur News | September 2025 Wittur has a new Chief Commercial Officer The Wittur Group has announced the appointment of Paul Feenstra as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), President and General Manager for the EMEA region, effective July 1, 2025.
Photo: © jannka3147/123RF.com News | September 2025 2G switch-off: experience and outlook Switzerland has it already behind it. For many other European countries, the shutdown of the 2G network is yet to come. This will affect the emergency call systems in lifts.
Photo: © WEG Automation Europe S.r.l. News | August 2025 WEG: New ADL500 Elevator Drive at interlift As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, WEG Automation Europe, a subsidiary of the WEG Group, will be showcasing the ADL500 elevator drive at interlift 2025, which is being held in Nuremberg for the first time.
