Photo: © makslab/123RF.com News | January 2026 Schindler Switzerland acquires Swiss SME Schindler subsidiary AS Aufzüge has acquired a Swiss lift company.
Photo: © Pace Group, Konstantin32/123RF.com News | January 2026 Further acquisitions by the Pace Group The British Pace Holding announced another acquisition. Exel Elevator, The Lift Company and D.J. Lift Services are now part of the group of medium-sized lift companies. Further acquisitions are to follow.
Photo: © A.S.T. Aufzüge & Service Thieme Silex GmbH News | January 2026 A.S.T. Aufzüge & Service Thieme Silex becomes new member of AVD Shortly before Christmas, Schindler Germany announced another acquisition. Since 1 January 2026, a lift manufacturer from Saxony has been part of the German Lift Association (AVD).
Photo: © Schindler Deutschland News | January 2026 Why are more and more medium-sized companies selling their business? In Germany, there is currently a rise in the number of medium-sized lift manufacturers being taken over by large corporations. Are medium-sized companies under acute threat? What are the reasons? Why are such high sums being paid?
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News | September 2019 Meiller: New products from the real and digital worlds Apart from numerous product innovations, the Munich door manufacturer Meiller Aufzugtüren GmbH will also be presenting new digital developments at the Interlift 2019.
News | September 2019 Serapid: Fully functional car lift At its fourth trade fair appearance in succession, Serapid will present a fully functional car lift at the Interlift 2019.
News | September 2019 How much does a lift cost? There is no one answer to the question of what a lift costs. It depends primarily on what kind of lift is involved and the desired design. An expert gives tips to customers and warns of typical mistakes.
News | September 2019 DigiPara Liftdesigner Cloud: rapid elevator planning More and more architects demand 3D BIM models of elevators in addition to 2D drawings. DigiPara is now offering a new platform to directly use suitable components in elevator planning and construction.
News | September 2019 Lift types 1x1 Home lift, cargo lift, passenger lift, inclined lift or service lift? An expert explains the different lift types.
News | September 2019 Watch out when buying a stair lift! Many people want to go on living in their own home even in old age or in spite of physical handicaps. A stair lift can help them to do so. But caution is called for when buying.
News | August 2019 Russian trade fair: companies from 19 countries The Russian Lift Week (REW) from 26 to 28 June 2019 saw 174 companies from 19 countries presenting their products on an exhibition area of over 9,000 m².
News | August 2019 The use of high tensile fibre ropes in elevators There is a large body of knowledge on the service life of free-running steel wire ropes. Consequently, their use in traction sheave lifts ensures a high degree of operational safety.
News | August 2019 Alternative to new purchase The company ADLC provides a repair and replacement service for lift components for over 30 years. President Vincent Robert explains the concept of the company that has its headquarters in Paris.
