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‘Modernisation, service and digitalisation are our growth drivers’

Alexander Vitt has been Managing Director of the DACH region at Kone since May 2024. In an interview with LIFTjournal, he talked about strategic priorities, the challenges in the new construction market, the role of digitalisation – and why Kone was focusing on partnerships and platform solutions in the long term.

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News | January 2025

Niggemeier & Leurs take over the business of Schmoley

Aufzug- und Fördertechnik Niggemeier & Leurs GmbH took over the business operations of Schmoley from Essen on 1 November 2024.

Photo: © Ziehl-Abegg / Ufuk Arslan

News | December 2024

Mechanical engineers in the “hotspot of artificial intelligence”

The industrial company Ziehl-Abegg is now represented in the Innovation Parc Artificial Intelligence (IPAI). In Heilbronn, the "biggest ecosystem for artificial intelligence” is currently arising in the IPAI, according to the city.

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News | December 2024

First “notified body” for Machine Directive

TÜV Süd has been recognised and listed as the worldwide first notified body on the European NANDO website for the new Machine Regulation.

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News | December 2024

Vertima and Montanari: longstanding partnership becomes official

Vertima recently officially confirmed its previous cooperation with the Italian manufacturer Montanari from Modena.

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News | December 2024

French lift association demands postponement of 2G and 3G termination

In France, 2G and 3G are scheduled to end at the end of 2026 and 2029 at the latest respectively. The Fédération des Ascenseurs (FAS) is pleading for the shutdowns to be postponed for at least two years.

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News | December 2024

Deutsche Telekom announces 2G shutdown

Telekom is the first mobile telecommunications provider to announce the date for the planned shutdown of its 2G network in Germany. It is expected to have been removed from the network completely by 30 June 2028.

News | December 2024

interlift 2025: New location and further growth

From 14 to 17 October 2025, the lift industry will meet for the first time at Messe Nürnberg. According to the organiser, more exhibition space has already been booked than at the last interlift.

News | December 2024

New CEO at the Schindler Group

The Board of Directors of Schindler Holding Ltd. has appointed Paolo Compagna, currently Chief Operating Officer, as new CEO, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Silvio Napoli (photo), currently Chairman and CEO.

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News | December 2024

Obituary Ali Aktaş

Ali Aktaş passed away on 11 September in Izmir. The founder of the Turkish lift, escalator and moving walkway manufacturer Löher was 84 years old. He was active in the company until 2022, most recently as Honorary President.

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Niggemeier & Leurs take over the business of Schmoley

Mechanical engineers in the “hotspot of artificial intelligence”

First “notified body” for Machine Directive

Vertima and Montanari: longstanding partnership becomes official

French lift association demands postponement of 2G and 3G termination

Deutsche Telekom announces 2G shutdown

interlift 2025: New location and further growth

New CEO at the Schindler Group

Obituary Ali Aktaş