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News | July 2017

Saving time and space

There is increasingly little space left in lifts for electronics. This is why the lift manufacturer Osma relies on the compact push-in terminal blocks of Phoenix Contact.

News | July 2017

No more disgust at handrails

It all began with a business competition. Tanja Nickel and Katharina Obladen, upper school pupils in Cologne, developed a business plan for a fictitious product.

News | July 2017

Barrakka Lift Tower: Loved and admired

The Barrakka Lift Tower in Valletta, the capital of Malta, is the most important connection to the historical fort.

News | July 2017

Outdoor range of variable frequency drives

The UK-based variable frequency drives manufacturer, Invertek Drives, has launched a new range of outdoor rated general purpose drives and Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies at Hannover Messe 2017.

News | July 2017

Voice emergency call also optical – multilingual texts

If people with speech or hearing impediments are trapped in a lift, they need a special emergency call system. Telegärtner has developed one with optical presentation.

News | July 2017

Net-zero energy units through modernization

At the Energy Efficiency Global Forum in Washington DC thyssenkrupp showcased its latest innovation in making urban mobility greener: a net-zero energy system which can be used for existing elevators.

News | July 2017

Digital logbook for lifts

What maintenance company hasn’t had this problem? You would like to have a history of the lift, know what parts have been installed or what parts have already been replaced? Every time, you have to start from scratch…

News | June 2017

Sharing idea for emergency call telephones

What has long since been customary for cars, can also make sense for emergency call telephones in lifts: renting instead of buying.

News | June 2017

Giovenzana: Innovator for customer solutions

The Giovenzana International BV has been known worldwide for over 60 years as a partner for lift companies.

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Saving time and space

No more disgust at handrails

Barrakka Lift Tower: Loved and admired

Outdoor range of variable frequency drives

Voice emergency call also optical – multilingual texts

Net-zero energy units through modernization

Digital logbook for lifts

Sharing idea for emergency call telephones

Giovenzana: Innovator for customer solutions