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News | July 2020

No more voltage confusion!

The CBM brake module from New Lift is designed to open up new possibilities. It is a safety component type tested according to EN81-20 that can be used universally.

Photo: © thyssenkrupp Elevator

News | June 2020

"Max": a few months free for hospitals

As of now, thyssenkrupp Elevator is offering free digital solution packages based on its cloud driven predictive maintenance platform "Max" to hospitals and other medical facilities that are especially impacted by COVID-19.

Photo: © Wittur Group

News | June 2020

Wittur Group has a new CEO

Tom Stephenson is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Wittur Group. He is the successor to Antoine Doutriaux, who held the position since March 2018.

Photo: © VFA-Interlift e.V.

News | June 2020

Already numerous registrations for interlift 2021

Despite the Corona crisis: 112 companies had already registered for interlift 2021 just eight weeks after the invitations were despatched.

Photo: © Lackus Schlosserei & Sonderkonstruktionen

News | June 2020

Lackus takes over “Peter Hahn Liftdesign”

Lackus in Forst has taken over the specialist company “Peter Hahn Liftdesign” from Kleinostheim/Lower Franconia.

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.

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.

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No more voltage confusion!

"Max": a few months free for hospitals

Wittur Group has a new CEO

Already numerous registrations for interlift 2021

Lackus takes over “Peter Hahn Liftdesign”

Contactless lift operation via smartphone

Lifts and Covid-19

Cyber-attack on Schmersal Group

Raloe: Sales office opened in Germany