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News | June 2018

On the death of Joachim Ramrath

The lift industry is mourning Joachim Ramrath. From 2002 to 2011, he was a member of the Board of Management of VFA-Interlift, responsible for "Press and publicity work."

News | June 2018

The lift is the star

Hardly any blockbuster manages without a scene in a lift – in some films, it is even the star.

News | May 2018

There is no alternative to the quality

Hauer – the elevatorshop made successful appearance at the last interlift as the leading company in the European market for replacement parts for lifts and escalators.

News | May 2018

Michael Cesarz named CEO Multi

Michael Cesarz appointed CEO for Multi at thyssenkrupp Elevator. The trained architect is considered a specialist in innovative developments.

News | May 2018

Lift Technology wins innovation prize

The winner of the first "degewo innovation prize: Smart Up the City 2017" has been announced: Lift Technology came out on top in the finale with its solution for lifts, the so-called Lift Guardian.

News | May 2018

Change of generation at AFAG

The private trade fair organiser AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH from Bavaria is entering its third generation. Henning and Thilo Könicke will form the new dual leadership.

News | May 2018

Easier lift modernisation

In the past, anyone who operated older lifts often had to carry out far-reaching conversions. The current Operational Safety Ordinance means earlier technical regulations in part require amendment.

News | May 2018

Indonesia Lift & Escalator Expo with 300 companies

More than 300 companies from 14 countries take part in 3rd Indonesia Lift & Escalator Expo 2018 in conjunction with 2nd Indonesia Smart Building Smart City Expo Week 2018, 11-13 July at Jakarta, Indonesia.

News | May 2018

Lift company is among the top 20 employers

Schindler Germany is one of the 20 best employers in Germany. For what is now the ninth time in a row, the company was honoured with the title "Top Employer" for very good working conditions.

5G meets sustainability

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Traction Media Innovations for new installations, modernization and service

Hauer: App for Spare Part Identification

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interlift 2025: Premiere in Nuremberg

Impressions from Liftex 2025

Lift Expo Italia: More than 100 exhibitors and around 16,000 visitors

ELA-General Assembly and Annual Conference in Istanbul

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On the death of Joachim Ramrath

The lift is the star

There is no alternative to the quality

Michael Cesarz named CEO Multi

Lift Technology wins innovation prize

Change of generation at AFAG

Easier lift modernisation

Indonesia Lift & Escalator Expo with 300 companies

Lift company is among the top 20 employers