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News | December 2024

Fibre-optic expansion puts British lift operators under pressure

The UK is converting its landline network from analogue to digital. The copper cables will probably be cut for good at the beginning of 2027. By then, the emergency call systems of lifts must also be converted.

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News | December 2024

Cyber security: what manufacturers can do now

Cyber security has been playing a major role in the lift world for quite some time. Up to now, there was no lift-specific harmonised standard for cyber security. Many lift and component manufacturers are unsure how they should tackle this issue.

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News | November 2024

Leading brand of the railways for barrier-free stations

Meiller’s lift doors were once again recommended as leading brands in the current call for tenders of Deutsche Bahn. They are also to be used in Stuttgart 21.

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News | November 2024

VFA Forum interlift '25: Call for Papers

From 14 to 17 October 2025, the VFA-Interlift e. V. will once again be holding its international lecture forum for exhibitors and visitors at the interlift trade fair. The association is inviting interested parties to apply for a presentation.

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News | November 2024

CANopen Lift, CRA and cyber security

Cybercrime is the world’s third-largest economy after the U.S. and China: estimates put it at $ 10.5 trillion next year. Therefore, cybersecurity is a hot topic - also for CAN-networked systems as used in many lift control systems.

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News | November 2024

Event lift in Berlin-Schöneberg Gasometer

The EUREF-Campus Berlin promotes innovative solutions in energy, mobility and sustainability. The companies and research institutions here work on future urban development.

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News | November 2024

Hospital lift requirements

What special requirements do hospital lifts have to meet? What in fact are hospital lifts? Lift consultant Horst Schickor has compiled the most important information for hospital lift operators.

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.

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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Fibre-optic expansion puts British lift operators under pressure

Cyber security: what manufacturers can do now

Leading brand of the railways for barrier-free stations

VFA Forum interlift '25: Call for Papers

CANopen Lift, CRA and cyber security

Event lift in Berlin-Schöneberg Gasometer

Hospital lift requirements

Campaign with influencer Cindy Klink

Ascenco Group hires Daniel Nyman