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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 | August 2018

Massimo Bezzi is the new EFESME President

Following the General Assembly meeting the European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) announces the appointment of the new Board of Directors.

News | July 2018

Stay Connected, Stay Safe!

SafeLine collaborates with Ericsson and Telit to set the Standard for Future VoLTE Technology. In the near future, the old 2G GSM networks will gradually start to shut down.

News | July 2018

Gustav Wolf: Expansion in the USA

Gustav Wolf GmbH has now opened its new plant in the USA. The manufacturer of wire and ropes, based in Gütersloh (Germany), aims to expedite its international strategy in this way.

News | July 2018

Investor solution for lift subcontractors

An investor solution has been achieved for SLC Sautter Lift Components GmbH & Co. KG, according to the insolvency administrator, Dr Matthias Lehr of Pluta Rechtsanwalts GmbH.

News | July 2018

"Max" is now also available for escalators

Max, thyssenkrupp Elevator’s pre-emptive maintenance system for lifts, will in future also be extended to escalators.

News | July 2018

Latest Anechoic EMC Chamber

Invertek Drives has taken delivery of one of the latest anechoic EMC chambers as part of its continued investment into research and development.

News | July 2018

Guide to application of Lifts Directive published

The guide to the application of the Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU was recently published. However, to date it is only available in English.

News | July 2018

Partners on the way up for 20 years

This year, Langer & Laumann Ing.-Büro GmbH, based in Nordwald (Germany), is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

News | July 2018

High speed Test Tower in China

Thyssenkrupp has opened a test tower in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China. At the opening ceremony, the test tower stole the show.

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Massimo Bezzi is the new EFESME President

Stay Connected, Stay Safe!

Gustav Wolf: Expansion in the USA

Investor solution for lift subcontractors

"Max" is now also available for escalators

Latest Anechoic EMC Chamber

Guide to application of Lifts Directive published

Partners on the way up for 20 years

High speed Test Tower in China