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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 | October 2025

New Chairman of the EK-ZÜS

Jörg Becker is the new chairman of the Experience Exchange Group of Approved Inspection Bodies (EK-ZÜS) in Germany. He succeeds Dieter Roas, who led the EK-ZÜS for over ten years.

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News | October 2025

Hübschmann Aufzüge anniversary celebrations: 8,000 lifts in 50 years

On 1 August 1975, Volker Hübschmann set up “Hübschmann Aufzüge” in Korbach (Germany). At that time, the company had three employees. This year, the company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with what are now 130 employees.

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News | October 2025

New managing director at BS Tableau

Volker Hager is the new managing director of component manufacturer BS Tableau. He succeeds Rainer Bunk, who will retire once the handover is complete.

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News | October 2025

Space-Saving Parking – The Elevator Solution for Cities

Underground garages are a thing of the past: with innovative car elevators like the TRAFFICO, smart, space-saving parking solutions are emerging – right in the city, safe and convenient.

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News | October 2025

Simple solutions for wheelchair access

When it comes to accessibility, reliability, innovation and partnership are key. Liftwerk GmbH has been producing lift solutions that make everyday life easier for people in wheelchairs or with walking disabilities for more than 25 years.

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News | October 2025

The most important events for the lift industry

Convenient overview: The most important trade fairs and events of the lift industry at a glance! We constantly update the dates.

News | October 2025

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News | September 2025

What to do when the lift is under water?

Given the current heavy rain events, lifts are repeatedly flooded. All this not only involves risks for the lift itself but possibly also for the users. What measures are advisable?

News | September 2025

New sensor technologies cut operating costs

However, outdated sensor systems result in inefficiencies in the lift sector, which is reflected in annual maintenance costs of 20 billion USD, delays in installation, higher labour costs and inefficient energy use.

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New Chairman of the EK-ZÜS

Hübschmann Aufzüge anniversary celebrations: 8,000 lifts in 50 years

New managing director at BS Tableau

Space-Saving Parking – The Elevator Solution for Cities

Simple solutions for wheelchair access

The most important events for the lift industry

THE newsletter for the international lift industry

What to do when the lift is under water?

New sensor technologies cut operating costs