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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.

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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.

Photo: © Schneider Intercom / Commend International

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.

News | May 2020

Control panel display rounds off the emergency call system

When it comes to lift emergency calls, operators also have to think of the optical signalling. This is required by DIN EN 81-28:2018.

News | May 2020

What is lift security for Giovenzana international?

Following the introduction of the new standard EN 81-20 / EN 81-50, Giovenzana International B.V. has developed – with the support of the most important manufacturers worldwide – systems and solutions to allow the maintenance and inspection of lifts in complete safety.

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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

Control panel display rounds off the emergency call system

What is lift security for Giovenzana international?