Photo: © VDMA News | August 2026 Mourning the loss of Günter Horny Günter Horny passed away on 29 July 2026 at the age of 76, reported the VDMA Lifts and Escalators Association in an obituary.
Photo: © ChatGPT-assistiert News | August 2026 Protective framework for TKE employees TK Elevator (TKE) and the German trade union Industriegewerkschaft (IG) Metall signed a process agreement a few weeks ago. This is intended to protect employees against negative consequences of the takeover by its competitor Kone.
Photo: © LIFTjournal/Dirk Müller/KI-assistiert mit Firefly und ChatGPT News | August 2026 From conveyance device to digital system The lift has undergone a fundamental change in recent years. What used to be primarily a mechanical-electrical conveyance device is now a networked, data-generating and in part self- optimising system.
Photo: © RST Elektronik News | August 2026 RST Elektronik: Insolvency and a fresh start RST Elektronik GmbH filed for provisional insolvency on 19 May 2026. However, on 1 August, the company made a fresh start. What has changed at RST Elektronik: with a leaner portfolio and a clear focus on power electronics.
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News | October 2019 Hübschmann: lifts with integrated future technology Hübschmann Aufzüge GmbH & Co.KG is one of the users of Bucher Hydraulics' intelligent iValve valve technology with CANopen-Lift interface.
News | October 2019 Next generation emergency calling Notrufzentrale Behnke will be presenting its lift emergency call and connection product range in Hall 3, Stand 3130 at the interlift 2019. A new "all-rounder" will be on display: the Behnke LTE gateway.
News | October 2019 Wittur: Freedom of components In its 1500 m² dedicated pavilion at the interlift 2019, the Wittur Cube / Hall 8, the Wittur Group is going to exhibit its range of components for lifts.
News | October 2019 Meiller: Bring your smartphone or tablet! "After the trade fair is before the trade fair!" This is why Meiller, the Munich specialist for lift doors, has already been busy preparing for interlift 2019 for months.
News | October 2019 World’s leading trade fair sets up new records From 15 to 18 October interlift 2019 presents the world market innovations. With 580 exhibitors from 44 countries and 46,500 square metres exhibition space the world’s leading trade fair sets up new records.
News | October 2019 The lift UPS rethought A compact and maintenance-friendly complete solution with a LiFePo4 battery instead of many individual UPS: Rottweiler GmbH wants to launch a compact multi-talent in the form of the USV Lift 4500.
News | September 2019 Cedes wants to revolutionize elevator safety Cedes is presenting a product in the form of iDiscovery, which according to the Swiss company, "is unique in its function and handling and sets new standards in terms of safety."
News | September 2019 Safety and security of intelligent lifts TÜV Süd will be presenting its safety and security product range for lifts or smart elevators at the 2019 interlift in Augsburg (Hall 5, Stand 5,033).
News | September 2019 Planned ten years – built in 100 days It is unique in Europe, built in record time and its inauguration was fittingly celebrated: we are talking about the new test laboratory for safety components of the Cobianchi Liftteile AG.
