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: © Bernstein AG News | October 2020 Sturdy disinfection station Bernstein AG is well known in the lift industry for its red switch devices and door contacts. But it has also been a manufacturer for decades of building technology and has now launched a disinfection station.
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.
