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News | September 2025

Intelligent load measurement for lifts

Thanks to intelligent sensors and high capacity integrated computing units, overload measurement has become an important instrument for efficiency valuation and condition-based maintenance.

Photo: © Telegärtner Elektronik

News | September 2025

Telegärtner celebrating its 35th anniversary

Telegärtner Elektronik got its start 35 years ago as a subcontractor of Deutsche Telekom. Thanks to this know-how, the company was able to build up the TGE Group. It serves a wide spectrum with its solutions and services.

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News | September 2025

New standard for evacuation of persons with disabilities

The new standard EN 81-76:2025 is available at CEN. Publications by the national standards organisations have already been issued or will be issued shortly. Citation in the Official Journal of the EU is expected in the first quarter 2026.

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News | September 2025

Lödige Fördertechnik enlarges management

Curt Bauer and Emanuel Roman will be reinforcing the management team of Lödige Fördertechnik. They will be supporting the sole managing director Renate Junker.

Photo: © Udo Niggemeier

News | September 2025

Scaffolding in lift building

Accidents repeatedly occur while working on scaffolds in lift building. Falls or collapses of the scaffolding are usually the cause for fatal accidents or severe injuries.

Photo: © Motum

News | September 2025

Complete takeover of Motum AS

Motum AB has completed the takeover of its Norwegian subsidiary. The co-founder Kyrre Sagen remains Executive Director of Motum AS.

Photo: © Fain Ascensores S.A.

News | September 2025

TKE Ireland now belongs to Fain

The Spanish lift company Fain is continuing its expansion abroad. By acquiring TK Elevator Ireland, the company has strengthened its position as the second largest operator.

News | September 2025

Three questions to ... Romy Dauer

This time, Romy Dauer is answering our three questions. The 66-year old engineer has been in charge of the company Dauer Aufzüge for 37 years; now she advises the company.

News | September 2025

Wittur has a new Chief Commercial Officer

The Wittur Group has announced the appointment of Paul Feenstra as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), President and General Manager for the EMEA region, effective July 1, 2025.

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Intelligent load measurement for lifts

Telegärtner celebrating its 35th anniversary

New standard for evacuation of persons with disabilities

Lödige Fördertechnik enlarges management

Scaffolding in lift building

Complete takeover of Motum AS

TKE Ireland now belongs to Fain

Three questions to ... Romy Dauer

Wittur has a new Chief Commercial Officer