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News | February 2020

New compact safety sensor – LIMAX2CP

The latest product in Elgo’s LIMAX series is the LIMAX2CP safety sensor, which combines recording of the absolute shaft position and speed and various safety functions in one housing. CP stands for compact.

News | February 2020

DX lifts network with buildings, devices and users

Kone has launched its new DX lift class. "Their integrated connectivity is a first in the world," explained the company.

News | February 2020

Smart elevator: a good feeling for everyone

Kübler introduced two approaches at once in a concept study: the replacement of the mechanical speed governor and more safety for fitters and maintenance through the easy creation of protective spaces.

News | February 2020

The replacement for the light curtain is here!

In its View DoorSense solution View uses a technology that takes note, understands and as a result interacts with its environment and can learn on the basis of artificial intelligence (AI).

News | February 2020

IGV Group: new Commercial Director

IGV Group has appointed Robert Pizzie as new Commercial Director of the company. He will be responsible for managing marketing and sales activities.

News | February 2020

Schindler grows despite global uncertainties

The Schindler Group published and presented their final trading and financial report for 2019 in Zurich. Thomas Oetterli (CEO) and Urs Scheidegger (CFO) also addressed the coronavirus situation in China.

News | February 2020

Door business taken over

The Siepe GmbH & Co. KG in Hallenberg has taken over the door business of Hütter-Aufzüge at the end of 2019.

News | February 2020

thyssenkrupp: "Intelligent" spare parts warehouse

thyssenkrupp Elevator inaugurate its first smart spare parts warehouse for elevator maintenance and repair in Madrid. With this the company intends to improve service for customers in Spain, Portugal and Italy.

News | February 2020

Moving out + moving in = moving

More customers, more challenges, more colleagues - for Langer & Laumann the time had come for more space: since the beginning of 2020, the company has been based in new premises in Steinfurt.

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New compact safety sensor – LIMAX2CP

DX lifts network with buildings, devices and users

Smart elevator: a good feeling for everyone

The replacement for the light curtain is here!

IGV Group: new Commercial Director

Schindler grows despite global uncertainties

Door business taken over

thyssenkrupp: "Intelligent" spare parts warehouse

Moving out + moving in = moving