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News | September 2025

2G switch-off: experience and outlook

Switzerland has it already behind it. For many other European countries, the shutdown of the 2G network is yet to come. This will affect the emergency call systems in lifts.

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News | August 2025

WEG: New ADL500 Elevator Drive at interlift

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, WEG Automation Europe, a subsidiary of the WEG Group, will be showcasing the ADL500 elevator drive at interlift 2025, which is being held in Nuremberg for the first time.

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News | August 2025

Tips for interlift exhibitors and visitors

Prepare well for your participation in interlift so that you can get the most out of your trade fair attendance. AFAG press spokesperson Kathrin Redel has put together some important tips for LIFTjournal.

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News | August 2025

New Chief Technology Officer at Elgo Batscale

Since 1 June 2025, Michele Guidotti has been the new Technical Director, heading up innovation and development activities at Elgo Batscale AG in Balzers.

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News | August 2025

Reinforcement for the Advisory Board of the LIFTjournal

The LIFTjournal has welcomed two new members to its Advisory Board: Helena Georgi and Tim Ebeling will in future support the editorial staff with their technical expertise.

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News | August 2025

Wittur: New Trading Leader for the DACH region

Wittur has announced the appointment of Martin Taurer as the new Trading Leader for the DACH region, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.

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News | August 2025

How to prolong trade fairs with social media

Appearing at trade fairs is a highlight of the year for many small and medium-sized companies - above all at the interlift. But how can the trade fair investment be better exploited? The answer is making targeted use of social media.

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