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Is TKE Europe set to be acquired by a private equity firm?

According to insiders, TK Elevator’s (TKE) European business is set to be sold off for the most part as part of the takeover of TKE by Kone, reported the Reuters news agency on 1 October. LIFTjournal has investigated the matter further and also asked corporate transactions expert Dr Lars Watermann for his assessment.

News | November 2019

Emergency call system makes lifts smart

The Austrian company View Promotion presented the first multi-functional lift communication platform at the interlift 2019.

News | November 2019

Making sure lifts are also safe after updates

When manufacturers change the firmware of safety-relevant electronic parts, such as controllers or sensors, this can on occasions have negative effects on the operational safety of lifts.

News | November 2019

A new norm for lift shaft smoke extraction

Lift shaft smoke extraction systems can save lives. Safe functioning of these installations requires the necessary expertise for planning, installation and maintenance. The new DIN EN 16763 standard must now be observed.

News | November 2019

Schmersal Group: Global network expanded

The Schmersal Group is continuing to expand its network: it has established a subsidiary with its office in Bangkok, Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd, and recently opened the branch "Schmersal Middle East-FZE" in Dubai.

News | November 2019

Car protection without damaging the car…

Averdi has been providing protective car cladding for years so that operators can make their lifts available for transport or work in the building with an easy mind.

News | November 2019

E2 Forum Milano Lab with a high turnout

The organizers of the "E2 Forum Milano Lab" on 1 October in Milano were delighted to have a high turnout at the pre-conference for the forthcoming E2 Forum in 2020.

News | November 2019

When a tiny fragment produces a breakdown…

Weber Tec is specialised in the repair of defective escalator cleats and has developed a repair method in the form of its "EsCare" with which damage can be eliminated quickly, affordably and efficiently.

News | November 2019

Elevator Drive E300: Setup via Motor type selection

Control Techniques has showcased at this year’s interlift its Elevator Drive E300 – a drive with wide ranging application which can be powered across the megawatt range and up to 690V from the mains.

News | November 2019

Lift emergency call as profit centre

By the end of 2020, every passenger and cargo lift must be fitted with a standardised lift emergency call device according to the revised EN 81-28. The economist Raphael Gorski explaines the consequences.

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Emergency call system makes lifts smart

Making sure lifts are also safe after updates

A new norm for lift shaft smoke extraction

Schmersal Group: Global network expanded

Car protection without damaging the car…

E2 Forum Milano Lab with a high turnout

When a tiny fragment produces a breakdown…

Elevator Drive E300: Setup via Motor type selection

Lift emergency call as profit centre