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News | October 2025

Hübschmann Aufzüge anniversary celebrations: 8,000 lifts in 50 years

On 1 August 1975, Volker Hübschmann set up “Hübschmann Aufzüge” in Korbach (Germany). At that time, the company had three employees. This year, the company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with what are now 130 employees.

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News | October 2025

New managing director at BS Tableau

Volker Hager is the new managing director of component manufacturer BS Tableau. He succeeds Rainer Bunk, who will retire once the handover is complete.

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News | September 2025

What to do when the lift is under water?

Given the current heavy rain events, lifts are repeatedly flooded. All this not only involves risks for the lift itself but possibly also for the users. What measures are advisable?

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News | September 2025

New sensor technologies cut operating costs

However, outdated sensor systems result in inefficiencies in the lift sector, which is reflected in annual maintenance costs of 20 billion USD, delays in installation, higher labour costs and inefficient energy use.

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News | September 2025

TK Elevator appoints new Chief People Officer

TK Elevator (TKE) has a new Chief People Officer: Sherry Vasa took up the position on 14 August 2025.

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News | September 2025

Cargo lifts now also for deployment outdoors

Elevatec’s modular cargo lifts are now available in weatherproof design for the outdoors. The company’s aim is to provide even more flexibility for efficient material transport, including outside of buildings.

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News | September 2025

Vodafone announces specific dates for 2G shutdown

Important news for all operators whose lifts are equipped with a 2G-based emergency call system: Following in the footsteps of Telekom, Vodafone has also decided when it will switch off its 2G network in Germany.

News | September 2025

New Bode website with useful information

Düsseldorf-based Bode Components GmbH went online with a new website in June 2025. It not only provides company information but also for example a tool for calculating tripping speed.

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News | September 2025

Kone appoints Michelle Wen to Executive Board

Michelle Wen has been appointed Executive Vice President, Procurement and a member of the Kone Executive Board (EXB), effective 1 August 2025.

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Hübschmann Aufzüge anniversary celebrations: 8,000 lifts in 50 years

New managing director at BS Tableau

What to do when the lift is under water?

New sensor technologies cut operating costs

TK Elevator appoints new Chief People Officer

Cargo lifts now also for deployment outdoors

Vodafone announces specific dates for 2G shutdown

New Bode website with useful information

Kone appoints Michelle Wen to Executive Board