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News | July 2026

A wedding with strings attached

The announcement of Kone’s takeover of TK Elevator has sent shockwaves through the industry. Suddenly, there is talk of a new mega-conglomerate, a potential shift in power within the service sector, and the fact that the wave of consolidation has now reached the Big Four themselves.

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News | July 2026

Schmitt + Sohn Aufzüge: Change in management

The announcement has caused quite a stir: Schmitt + Sohn Aufzüge, one of the largest family-run businesses in the European lift industry, is restructuring its management. For the first time, an external managing director has also been appointed.

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News | July 2026

“We don’t take our decisions in a vacuum”

Jörg Becker has been the Chairman of the Coordination Group of the Accredited Inspection Bodies in Germany and as a result the successor of Dieter Roas for over a year.

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News | July 2026

Deep learning for lift doors

Fermator is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for the modernisation and maintenance of lift doors. The company is currently developing two strategic projects based on neural networks (deep learning).

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News | July 2026

A mega-deal and its potential consequences

Will TKE go public, or will Kone take over the German group? Although there had been speculation about this for a long time, the news still came as a bombshell at the end of April: ...

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News | June 2026

Donati is sales partner of Hydronic

Donati is now an official sales partner of the hydraulic components manufacturer Hydronic.

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News | June 2026

Atwell International celebrates 30 years

Worcestershire-based Atwell International Ltd is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026.

News | June 2026

New Schmersal Webshop

K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG has launched its new webshop. The overall portfolio comprises around 15,000 products in safety, control and automation technology. The new online shop is available in around 20 countries.

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News | June 2026

Otis takes majority stake in WeMaintain

Otis has acquired a majority stake in WeMaintain, a technology-driven service provider for the lift and escalator industry.

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A wedding with strings attached

Schmitt + Sohn Aufzüge: Change in management

“We don’t take our decisions in a vacuum”

Deep learning for lift doors

A mega-deal and its potential consequences

Donati is sales partner of Hydronic

Atwell International celebrates 30 years

New Schmersal Webshop

Otis takes majority stake in WeMaintain