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: © 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.
Photo: © Klinikum Nordfriesland News | July 2020 Facial visors developed and donated Hansen from Haselund has donated the Klinikum Nordfriesland hospital 100 facial visors.
Photo: © Langer & Laumann News | July 2020 Modernisation made easy The development department of Langer & Laumann (L&L) has now designed a tailor-made solution for a rare door.
