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News | April 2019

Safe and sturdy sensors for lifts

The ELGO Group has been involved with solutions for measurements and positioning for over 40 years. ELGO offers a wide range of sensors for lifts.

News | April 2019

Light for lifts and escalators

Above all, hansen light panels are installed for the backlighting of ceilings and walls in lift cars.

News | April 2019

Lift fitters help one another

Initially, there was an idea and a smartphone – that was all that was needed: the Facebook group "Lift fitters help one another" was born. The idea is a success – the number of members is growing constantly.

News | April 2019

Serapid: new branch in Singapore

The Serapid Group has opened a new branch in Singapore. Robert Degenkolb, previously employed in a senior position at JR Clancy, will assume management of the office.

News | April 2019

A new era – even more BLACK & Yellow

"A new era – even more BLACK & Yellow" is Giovenzana International B.V.’s motto for ringing in the future. The company has invested heavily in Italy and Hungary to achieve this.

News | April 2019

Schiffner: 25 years in the service of standardisation

It is a very special anniversary: the career of Dr Gerhard Schiffner as international standardisation expert began 25 years ago.

News | March 2019

Schmersal: new head of the technology division

Schmersal has named Axel Schneider as the new head of its technology division.

News | March 2019

EN 81-28: Free pocket guide

The lift safety company SafeLine has released a free pocket guide to the new version of the EN 81-28.

News | March 2019

interlift 2019: Branch leader presents world firsts

The coming interlift is 2019’s largest lift trade fair. And it will probably be even bigger than the previous event in 2017. The most important news, tips and facts for exhibitors and visitors:

Kone expands its presence in northern Germany

Lift motor manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg mourns the loss of Uwe Ziehl

Internationalization of standardization: A challenge for SMEs

The most important events for the lift industry

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Safe and sturdy sensors for lifts

Light for lifts and escalators

Lift fitters help one another

Serapid: new branch in Singapore

A new era – even more BLACK & Yellow

Schiffner: 25 years in the service of standardisation

Schmersal: new head of the technology division

EN 81-28: Free pocket guide

interlift 2019: Branch leader presents world firsts