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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.

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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.

News | September 2020

Prysmian Group acquired EHC Global

The Prysmian Group have acquired EHC Global. The transaction has valued at 130 million CAD.

News | September 2020

PESSRAL: new era for operators and manufacturers

Programmable electronic systems are replacing safety-relevant mechanical components to an increasing extent. This considerably simplifies and accelerates both inspection as well as maintenance.

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Mourning Horst Eichler

Gefran: New production hall in Gerenzano

AFAG: New partnership in India

Autonomous drilling robot

Retrofitting lifts with VDS communication

Ziehl-Abegg management team complete

Touchless voice-controlled home lift

Prysmian Group acquired EHC Global

PESSRAL: new era for operators and manufacturers