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News | September 2018

Are hazard evaluations mandatory in lifts?

Regular maintenance and inspection are not enough. Those who operate lifts must guarantee they are safe to use. To this end, operators have to recognise potential hazards early on.

News | September 2018

Kübler GmbH among the leaders in innovation 2018

For the 25th time, the TOP 100 competition has identified the most innovative small-to-medium-sized companies in Germany. This year, Fritz Kübler GmbH is among these innovation leaders.

News | August 2018

Comprehensive system solutions for lifts

Not only is the technology of lifts becoming increasingly sophisticated – the safety demands on lifts are also increasing.

News | August 2018

The future of the European elevator market

The European elevator market consists of 5.95 million elevators, 150 000 new elevators each year and 155 000 persons working every day. There are some megatrends.

News | August 2018

Fair for the elevator industry in India

Asia Elevator Escalator Expo is an upcoming business show in India which gives a platform for the vertical transportation industry to meet and interact with leaders, decision makers and managers under one roof.

News | August 2018

Virtual travel with the Multi

thyssenkrupp Elevator has reported two pieces of news: it is installing virtual showrooms in Asia and the Middle East and in addition, it is building new headquarters in the USA – including a test tower.

News | August 2018

Specific website for the Ecodesign Directive

The European Lift Association (ELA) launched a new website where you can find all of the background and current information of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

News | August 2018

interlift 2019: Premiere for new exhibition hall 2

Augsburg fair is ideally equipped for interlift 2019: With 8,000 square metres, the new hall 2 is now the largest hall at the Augsburg fair.

News | August 2018

New lifts and escalators at Königssee

Otis Germany has won the order from Berchtesgaden Bergbahn AG to supply all of the lifts and escalators for the renewal of the Jenner cable car at Königssee in the Berchtesgaden region.

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Are hazard evaluations mandatory in lifts?

Kübler GmbH among the leaders in innovation 2018

Comprehensive system solutions for lifts

The future of the European elevator market

Fair for the elevator industry in India

Virtual travel with the Multi

Specific website for the Ecodesign Directive

interlift 2019: Premiere for new exhibition hall 2

New lifts and escalators at Königssee