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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.

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News | March 2021

Modernise instead of replacing!

Modernising instead of replacing – this is usually not just more economical, but also more environmentally friendly and sustainable. If you examine the life cycle of a lift, hydraulic lifts are not just more economical, but also more efficient.

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News | March 2021

Two important standards have been harmonised

Two important European standards for the lift sector have now been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and as a result harmonised.

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News | March 2021

Elevcon 2022: Future of vertical transportation industry

The main topics of Elevcon 2022 from 31 May to 2 June 2022 have now been set.

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News | March 2021

Next E2 Forum Frankfurt in autumn 2022

The next E2 Forum Frankfurt will take place in autumn 2022. The decision for the regular date on 21 and 22 September 2022 was taken by the organiser – Messe Frankfurt.

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News | March 2021

"Max" in every new elevator and escalator

Thyssenkrupp Elevator – now TK Elevator – is integrating its cloud-based digital platform "Max" with immediate effect into the product port-folio of lift and escalator systems. From now on all new installations are to be “Max-ready”.

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News | March 2021

TÜV Süd: New managing director

Simon Kellerer (39) was appointed to the three-strong management team of TÜV Süd Industrie Service GmbH on 1 January 2021.

News | March 2021

New feature: "Sinius" folding door as driven landing door

Meiller has developed a completely new door that is to replace previously installed four-leaf folding landing doors.

News | March 2021

Lift technology as a mirror of social change

SME lift companies need to be prepared for increasing digitalisation. Training and further education play a great role here. Lift building simultaneously has to get to grips with other important trends.