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Is TKE Europe set to be acquired by a private equity firm?

According to insiders, TK Elevator’s (TKE) European business is set to be sold off for the most part as part of the takeover of TKE by Kone, reported the Reuters news agency on 1 October. LIFTjournal has investigated the matter further and also asked corporate transactions expert Dr Lars Watermann for his assessment.

News | February 2017

Lift control in the landing door frame

Since a great many lifts are now being built without a machine-room, different or new installation options for all kinds of components have to be found.

News | February 2017

Lift components for experts

Riedl Aufzugbau has given its company division for lift doors and components a name of its own: Riedl Quantum.

News | February 2017

The great breakthrough

In 1996 Kone succeeded in bringing about a revolution with the introduction of the MonoSpace: the first rope lift without machine-room in an absolutely classic technical design.

News | February 2017

Digitalisation – a subject for lift construction

The 4th German Lift Day boasted record participation. More than 100 representatives of the lift industry, lift and component manufacturers accepted the invitation of the VDMA.

News | February 2017

Ready for the future

KW-Aufzugstechnik’s controls have made a name for themselves in the industry. The company has now built a new production hall.

News | February 2017

Board of Management confirmed in office

The general meeting of the RAL Quality Association "Assembly and maintenance of smoke and heat extraction systems” confirmed the course adopted by the Board of Management in Hamburg.

News | January 2017

Communication 4.0 in Mauerstetten

Mayr Antriebstechnik has celebrated the roofing ceremony for its new Communications Centre "mayr.com” in Mauerstetten.

News | January 2017

Avire appoints new technical director

Lift safety and communication specialist Avire has appointed Michael Stembridge as its new technical director. Stembridge will assume product development responsibility for the global Avire organisation.

News | January 2017

Electronic brake control – silent and safe

Contactor-less frequency inverters are now state-of-the-art technology in the elevator industry.

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Lift control in the landing door frame

Lift components for experts

The great breakthrough

Digitalisation – a subject for lift construction

Ready for the future

Board of Management confirmed in office

Communication 4.0 in Mauerstetten

Avire appoints new technical director

Electronic brake control – silent and safe