Photo: © LIFTjournal-Bernd Lorenz News | June 2026 A new academy for SMEs The new GAT Academy was launched on 1 April. It was established at the request of members.
Photo: © Gartec News | June 2026 LEIA appoints new leadership for Personal Lift Group The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has appointed Andrew Harper, Group CEO of Gartec, as Chair of its Personal Lift Group (PLG).
Photo: © diego vito cervo/123RF.com News | June 2026 Kone expands its presence in northern Germany Kone’s acquisition spree continues. Through its subsidiary M.S. Aufzüge, the Finnish lift manufacturer has acquired a medium-sized company from the north of Germany.
Photo: © Ziehl-Abegg News | June 2026 Lift motor manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg mourns the loss of Uwe Ziehl Uwe Ziehl passed away on 6 June 2026 at the age of 79. He served as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the technology group Ziehl-Abegg from 2005 to 2020.
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Photo: © Otis Elevator Company News | October 2020 Otis America has a new president Otis Worldwide Corporation has named Jim Cramer as President, Otis Americas. Cramer will report directly to Otis President & CEO, Judy Marks.
Photo: © Arcline News | October 2020 Arcline acquired American Elevator Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), a private equity firm with $1.5 billion of committed capital, has acquired American Elevator & Machine Corporation (“American Elevator” or “the Company”).
Photo: © ETN Elastomer-Technik Nürnberg News | October 2020 Mourning Horst Eichler The team of ETN Elastomer-Technik Nürnberg GmbH is mourning Horst Eichler, the managing director, company founder and owner of the company. He died on 1 September, aged 80.
Photo: © Gefran News | October 2020 Gefran: New production hall in Gerenzano To meet the growing demand for frequency inverter for use in elevator technology, Gefran has expanded its plant in Gerenzano, Italy with a new production plant.
Photo: © alekstaurus/123rf.com News | September 2020 AFAG: New partnership in India The German trade fair organiser “AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen” and the Indian trade fair organiser “Virgo Communications and Exhibitions” will be working together in the future.
Photo: © Schindler Aufzüge AG News | September 2020 Autonomous drilling robot An ABB industrial robot is the centrepiece of an autonomously operating robot installation system. As a result, Schindler has for the first time automated the installation of lifts in cramped lift shafts.
Photo: © Avire News | September 2020 Retrofitting lifts with VDS communication Telecommunications providers are converting their networks from analogue to digital, meaning an end to DTMF communication.
Photo: © Ziehl-Abegg News | September 2020 Ziehl-Abegg management team complete The mechanical engineer Dr Peter Barton has assumed the position of technology director in Ziehl-Abegg SE. The 46-year old is to head and configure development of the motor and fan specialist.
Photo: © Nova Elevators News | September 2020 Touchless voice-controlled home lift Vocal suite is Nova Elevators' new home lift that can be fully operated with the voice, avoiding all contact with surfaces.
