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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.

Photo: © Telegärtner Elektronik

News | November 2024

Campaign with influencer Cindy Klink

To further promote barrier-freedom in lifts, the emergency call specialist Telegärtner Elektronik has launched a social media campaign together with the influencer Cindy Klink.

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News | November 2024

Ascenco Group hires Daniel Nyman

Ascenco Group, a gathering unit in products and services for critical infrastructure, has appointed Daniel Nyman as Group CEO. Ascenco is a portfolio company of MVI.

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News | November 2024

New conversion package “TSG in Otis Protecta”

Langer & Laumann is once again expanding its portfolio: the new conversion package “TSG Otis Protecta” is available with immediate effect. “This package is a simple and efficient way to modernise your lift,” emphasised the company based in Steinfurt.

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News | November 2024

Customised computer vision for lifts and escalators

Computer vision makes it possible for machines to analyse data and extract relevant information from them. Based on this, they then send signals to controllers, displays or other devices.

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News | November 2024

Thousands of manufacturers affected by new cyber security requirements

The NIS-2-Directive on the implementation of cyber security measures will lead to new challenges and obligations for manufacturing industry companies.

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News | November 2024

Deltron's third acquisition in 2024: Elevate UK

The British lift company Deltron is on a shopping spree. The latest acquisitions include Elevate UK in the heart of the UK. Further acquisitions for “targeted regional growth in the UK” are to follow.

News | November 2024

TK Elevator: new member of the Supervisory Board

Isabel Hartung was appointed to the Supervisory Board of TK Elevator.

News | October 2024

Lift-Link has great potential for medium-sized companies

Up to now, the platform needed for a real-time digital overview of the lifts and lift components of different manufacturers has been missing. This could now change thanks to the Lift-Link initiative. What is to be made of this solution from the point of view of a consulting and planning office and from the perspective of operators?