Photo: © VDMA News | August 2026 Mourning the loss of Günter Horny Günter Horny passed away on 29 July 2026 at the age of 76, reported the VDMA Lifts and Escalators Association in an obituary:
Photo: © ChatGPT-assistiert News | August 2026 Protective framework for TKE employees TK Elevator (TKE) and the German trade union Industriegewerkschaft (IG) Metall signed a process agreement a few weeks ago. This is intended to protect employees against negative consequences of the takeover by its competitor Kone.
Photo: © LIFTjournal/Dirk Müller/KI-assistiert mit Firefly und ChatGPT News | August 2026 From conveyance device to digital system The lift has undergone a fundamental change in recent years. What used to be primarily a mechanical-electrical conveyance device is now a networked, data-generating and in part self- optimising system.
Photo: © RST Elektronik News | August 2026 RST Elektronik: Insolvency and a fresh start RST Elektronik GmbH filed for provisional insolvency on 19 May 2026. However, on 1 August, the company made a fresh start. What has changed at RST Elektronik: with a leaner portfolio and a clear focus on power electronics.
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Photo: © Wolfgang Kopf, Format Werbeagentur GmbH News | August 2020 Hauer: Optimised service 2020 The focus this year is on service at Hauer. The independent provider of spare parts for lifts and escalators has expanded its service quality in several steps. The development is to continue.
Photo: © Andreas Fischer News | August 2020 New managing director for Schmersal China Schmersal Group has appointed Alberto Bellondi as its managing director at Schmersal Industrial Switchgear Co. Ltd in Shanghai.
Photo: © Cibes Lift Group News | August 2020 New lift to fill gap Cibes Lift Group has launched a new lift that is to fill a gap on the lift market. The Cibes C1 Pure not only provides every comfort, but thanks to its modular design can also be quickly delivered and installed, emphasised the Cibes Lift Group.
Photo: © Telegärtner Elektronik News | August 2020 Lift emergency call in industry Lift emergency calling is also needed in industry! Telegärtner has the emergency call equipment needed in areas at risk of explosions.
Photo: © Thomas/123RF.com News | August 2020 Thyssen: New CEO Multi and new head of HR There were two major personnel changes at thyssenkrupp Elevator: A new CEO Multi has taken office and a new head of personnel as well.
Photo: © Fokus Zukunft News | July 2020 Riedl Aufzüge is becoming climate-neutral The lift manufacturer Riedl from Feldkirchen in Bavaria had its greenhouse gas emissions recorded and balanced by the acquisition of a total of 1,590 climate protection certificates for 2020 and 2021.
Photo: © Iconic Skin News | July 2020 Glass lift cladding For the first time, the glass cladding of a lift tower was fitted with a GSP outer hull. This construction element was developed by iconic skin several years ago.
Photo: © Invertek Drives News | July 2020 New Regional Manager for Invertek Drives USA David Dillon has joined Invertek Drives USA as Regional Sales Manager covering Eastern USA.
Photo: © Meiller Aufzugtüren News | July 2020 Supra: a new high-performance door Meiller has developed a new door series: the high performance Supra door. Among other things, it should be characterised by extremely quiet running.
