Photo: © Dirk Müller/KI-unterstützt/LIFTjournal News | September 2026 CANopen Lift specification updated The four-part CiA 417 application profile specification for lift control systems has been revised.
Photo: © Lutz Aufzüge News | September 2026 Hans Martin Lutz steps down from management The German company "Lutz Aufzüge" is restructuring its management: Hans Martin Lutz, the company’s principal shareholder, is moving from operational management to the advisory board.
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Photo: © GS electronic Gebr. Schönweitz GmbH News | January 2021 New flush-mounted control panel – extra thin As soon as EN 81-28 has been harmonised, lifts must be fitted with pictograms for emergencies. GS electronic has developed a flush-mounted control panel that can be retrofitted irrespective of the controller installed.
Photo: © Ruslan Sidorov/ iStock.com News | January 2021 BIM in lift technology: where to begin? Everyone is talking about digitalization. Fundamental changes are expected for the construction industry. How can a lift sector company get involved in this?
Photo: © alphaspirit /123rf.com News | January 2021 BIM in lift technology: a change of perspective “Digital twins” of lifts and buildings represent a new dimension of digitalisation – a challenge and opportunity for everyone who plans, constructs and operates lifts.
Photo: © Raloe News | January 2021 Lift manufacturer on growth course Raloe got to work after the interlift 2019: at the beginning of 2020, the manufacturer of complete lifts established a subsidiary for the sales region of the German-speaking countries and Denmark.
Photo: © Kone News | December 2020 Changes in the Kone Executive Board Tricia Weener, BA (Hons), has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications, as of January 18, 2021. She will join the Kone Executive Board.
Photo: © Hy-Line News | December 2020 Please do not touch: holographic entry Are you familiar with the Theremin? It is an almost forgotten musical instrument with a special property: you can play it without touching it. The solution from Hy-Line is intended to facilitate this – touchless operation of lifts.
Photo: © thyssenkrupp Elevator News | December 2020 Thyssenkrupp Elevator recognized for sustainability Thyssenkrupp Elevator has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP.
Photo: © Lödige Industries News | December 2020 Lödige buys B&B Aufzugbau Lödige Industries has taken over B&B Aufzugbau GmbH & Co KG in Berlin in order to expand the services it offers in the Berlin/Brandenburg metropolitan region.
Photo: © Aleksandr Khakimullin/123rf.com News | December 2020 A cloud of their own for SMEs In an interview with LIFTjournal, Rudolf Ramseier from the VFA board of directors announces a dedicated cloud for the SMEs. Read the full-length interview about digitalisation in SMEs here.
