Photo: © Langer + Laumann News | July 2026 New CEO at the Langer + Laumann Group The Langer + Laumann Group has a new CEO. The former managing director, Martin Platt, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 1 December 2025 at the age of 58.
Photo: © Bunse-Aufzüge News | July 2026 The Machinery Regulation: Call for Action! As the date of application for the regulation as of 20 January 2027 is approaching, manufacturers and all other stakeholders need to be prepared urgently to comply with the new and revised requirements in a timely fashion.
Photo: © KLST News | July 2026 Three questions to ... Markus Labruier Markus Labruier (54) has been the managing director of Detlef Klinkhammer Steuerungen und Komponente für Aufzüge (KLST) since 1 October 2025. Mition GmbH Mittelstandsbeteiligungen took over the company at the beginning of 2025.
Photo: © LIFTjournal/Dirk Müller/KI-assistiert mit Firefly und ChatGPT News | July 2026 A wedding with strings attached The announcement of Kone’s takeover of TK Elevator has sent shockwaves through the industry. Suddenly, there is talk of a new mega-conglomerate, a potential shift in power within the service sector, and the fact that the wave of consolidation has now reached the Big Four themselves.
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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.
News | August 2019 Hydraulic lifts: In the lead in endurance test When New Lift predicted the comeback of hydraulic lifts, few people took the control manufacturer seriously. But now it is clear that modernising tried-and-tested technology has many advantages.
News | August 2019 Gustav Wolf GmbH: Ready for the trade war Gustav Wolf GmbH is well-equipped for the looming trade war between the USA and China, according to the company.
News | August 2019 Meiller: Successful capacity expansion An unexpectedly high number of new orders and the associated high capacity utilisation in production extended delivery times at Meiller Aufzugtüren from nine to ten weeks in 2018.
News | August 2019 PCW010SS: self-monitored contact NO-NC-NO Giovenzana offers a wide range of automation products to help its partners in solving technical or safety problems.
News | August 2019 New app by Simplifa for more transparency Simplifa GmbH (Simplifa), a digital service provider for lift management, unveiled its newly developed app at a production presentation in Berlin.
News | August 2019 Invertek Drives appoints EPS as sales partner Invertek Drives Ltd has appointed Electro Pneumatic Solutions (EPS) as its sales partner for Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Montenegro.
News | August 2019 Creating a secure future together Mayr Antriebstechnik from Mauerstetten (Germany) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its site in Poland.
