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News | October 2024

From service container with the cargo bike to the lift

Schindler Germany has set up its first “Flexpoint” in cooperation with the DB Smart City Initiative in front of the Berlin Gesundbrunnen station. From here, the company’s lift technicians set off with cargo bikes to their service deployments.

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News | October 2024

New chairman of VLR

Harold Bussing (Kone Netherlands) has handed over the chairmanship of Nederlandse Vereniging voor Lift en Roltraptechniek (VLR) to Reinier Geradts (DLR Eurlicon).

Photo: © TKD Kabel GmbH

News | October 2024

TKD: getting the desired cable fast with the product finder

To help its customers make a quick selection from the growing supply of cables and accessories, TKD Kabel has developed a new product finder for its catalogue portfolio.

Photo: © Hohner Automation

News | October 2024

Hohner introduces a new BME-INC Encoder

Hohner Automation, a manufacturer of encoders and industrial automation solutions, has launched the on-axis bearingless incremental encoder BME-INC, an innovation specifically designed to modernize elevator control systems efficiently and cost-effectively.

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News | October 2024

Is your website up to date?

The Telemedia Act is passé; instead, the Digital Services Act has been in force for several months. Consequently, all operators have to adjust the impressum (similar to “printer's imprint” or “masthead”) and data protection declaration.

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News | October 2024

E-invoice obligation from 2025: this is how to prepare

Ready for the e-invoice? On 1 January 2025, all companies, small entrepreneurs and freelancers must be able to receive e-invoices from their suppliers and wholesalers.

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News | October 2024

Schindler: Changes to the Group Executive Committee

The Board of Directors has appointed Danilo Calabrò and Vikén Martarian as members of the Group Executive Committee.

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News | October 2024

Three new Board of Management members at VSA

There have been personnel changes at the Association of Swiss Lift Companies (VSA). After serving 20 years, Christian Gantenbein (Lift AG) has resigned from the Board of Management.

News | October 2024

What are your plans, Mr President?

Wim Koster, the new President of the European Lift Association (ELA), travelled from his home country of the Netherlands to the LIFTjournal publishing house.

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From service container with the cargo bike to the lift

New chairman of VLR

TKD: getting the desired cable fast with the product finder

Hohner introduces a new BME-INC Encoder

Is your website up to date?

E-invoice obligation from 2025: this is how to prepare

Schindler: Changes to the Group Executive Committee

Three new Board of Management members at VSA

What are your plans, Mr President?