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Photo: © Schaefer

News | June 2020

Contactless lift operation via smartphone

A new product of the lift component and control panel manufacturer Schaefer is unexpectedly topical: the Liftboy.

Photo: © IGV Group

News | June 2020

Lifts and Covid-19

IGV Group is introducing a kit for air sanitization and car sterilization, designed for the safety of any installed lift. According to the company it is easy to install and suitable for any systems, reduced maintenance.

Photo: © Andreas Fischer/ Schmersal

News | June 2020

Cyber-attack on Schmersal Group

After a massive cyber-attack, the Schmersal Group has again ramped up the production at its worldwide locations. How this happened and what measures were taken is described in an article by the company:

Photo: © Raloe

News | June 2020

Raloe: Sales office opened in Germany

Raloe, which since its establishment in 1984 has devoted itself to the development and sale of complete lifts to specialist companies, has now opened a sales office in Germany.

Photo: © Hans & Jos. Kronenberg GmbH

News | June 2020

Kronenberg GmbH: Retirement after 40 years

After 40 years of employment at Hans & Jos. Kronenberg GmbH, Birgitt Frings has commenced her well-deserved retirement at the beginning of June 2020.

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News | June 2020

Two lift standards have been reissued

Two important European lift standards have been revised: EN 81-20 and EN 81-50 (February 2020 issue).

Photo: © HPM Technologie

News | June 2020

New managing director at HPM Technologie

Steffen Hoffmann is the new managing director of HPM Technologie GmbH.

News | June 2020

Working safely during the corona crisis

Two European lift associations have published a joint compendium. It should support the lift industry during the current coronavirus crisis and provide workers with practical information on how to behave.

News | May 2020

Tightened standards for lift operators

Passenger transport systems will be more strictly examined from 2021. Modernisation and modern emergency call systems will therefore become increasingly important in 2020.

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Contactless lift operation via smartphone

Lifts and Covid-19

Cyber-attack on Schmersal Group

Raloe: Sales office opened in Germany

Kronenberg GmbH: Retirement after 40 years

Two lift standards have been reissued

New managing director at HPM Technologie

Working safely during the corona crisis

Tightened standards for lift operators