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Photo: © Montanari

News | June 2025

Montanari: New belt suspension systems

The growing demands for more efficient vertical transportation systems led Montanari - an italian manufacturer of traction machines for elevator systems – to develop new belt solutions for new installations and modernizations.

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News | May 2025

A strong brand makes a difference

A clear brand identity not only strengthens a company but also its employees and customers. This also applies to small and medium-sized lift manufacturers.

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News | May 2025

Elsco: New European Sales Manager

Elevator Safety Company (Elsco) has announced the appointment of Hicham Chamseddine Naamani as its new European Sales Manager. Elsco is an international provider of elevator roller and swivel guides.

Photo: © KLST

News | May 2025

Three questions for ... Detlef Klinkhammer

The LIFTjournal once again has three questions: In view of recent events, the person we’re talking to this time is Detlef Klinkhammer, founder and managing director of “Detlef Klinkhammer Steuerungen und Komponenten für Aufzüge” (KLST), based in Zülpich near Cologne.

Photo: © VmA

News | May 2025

VmA Board of Directors re-elected

Udo Niggemeier has been confirmed in his office as Chairman of the Association of SME Lift Companies (Vereinigung mittelständischer Aufzugsunternehmen - VmA). The 59-year old has been heading the association since 2021.

Photo: © Hauer GmbH / Matthias Breunig

News | May 2025

Hauer expands its international team

Igor Vian joined the team of Hauer – the elevator shop in March as International Sales Manager.

Photo: © View Elevator

News | May 2025

View Elevator: bankruptcy and new beginning

View Solutions GmbH, familiar under the name View Elevator, aims to start anew after its insolvency at the end of 2024.

News | May 2025

Gisela Bernstein celebrates her eightieth birthday

Gisela Bernstein, long-standing chairperson of Bernstein AG, celebrated her eightieth birthday on 5 March. Together with her husband, Hans-Joachim Bernstein, she has helped to shape the history of the company for decades.