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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 | September 2019

Langer & Laumann: New trade fair stand at interlift

Classy flooring, impressive new products and a very special highlight – all this and much more will be awaiting visitors to the redesigned Langer & Laumann stand at the interlift 2019 in Augsburg.

News | September 2019

New elevatorshop – online and live

At this year’s interlift, Hauer will be relying on digital formats, up-to-date tools and high user-friendliness. The company, based in Karlsruhe (Germany), supplies customers in 50 countries worldwide.

News | September 2019

International lecture in Brazil on security of elevator

Representatives of the lift associations from the USA and Europe took part in Brazil, in an international lecture to debate the technological development, the safety laws and maintenance of lifts.

News | September 2019

CANopen Lift updated

CAN in Automation (CiA) has updated the CANopen application profile for lift/elevator control systems. The released version of the CiA 417 series introduces some new functions.

News | September 2019

Web tool configures shaft smoke extraction systems

BlueKit, supplier of shaft smoke extraction and ventilation systems, will be presenting a special novelty at the interlift this year: BlueKit Connect.

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.

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Langer & Laumann: New trade fair stand at interlift

New elevatorshop – online and live

International lecture in Brazil on security of elevator

CANopen Lift updated

Web tool configures shaft smoke extraction systems

Meiller: New products from the real and digital worlds

Serapid: Fully functional car lift

How much does a lift cost?

DigiPara Liftdesigner Cloud: rapid elevator planning