Photo: © Martina Lundqvist/Ascenco Group News | March 2026 SJEC Danmark A/S joins Ascenco Group Ascenco Group AB (“Ascenco”) continues to expand in the Nordics, entering Denmark through the partnership with SJEC Danmark.
Photo: © Otis Elevator Company News | March 2026 Vertical mobility for enhanced requirements For 2026, Otis has announced two new approaches in the form of Arise MOD and the Gen3 platform for flexible modernisation of existing lifts and intelligent technologies for new buildings that are tailored to different needs.
Photo: © Lift Professional/Shorts Industries Ltd. News | March 2026 T-shirts pay tribute to everyday heroes The English lift sector spare parts provider “Shorts Industries” has now also moved into fashion. In keeping with the motto “Make Your Value Known”, the aim is to put the spotlight on all those who keep the world running from day-to-day.
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Photo: © LIFTjournal / Ulrike Lotze News | January 2024 New Machinery Regulation: The most import facts and changes New Machinery Regulation introduces many new and revised requirements relevant to lifts and lifting appliances. Manufacturers and other relevant economic operators need to align their products and processes by 20 January 2027.
Photo: © Kübler News | January 2024 Innovative attachment systems for lift building Kübler presented a new attachment system for components on lift rails at the interlift. The aim is to reduce the number of components needed there for secure attachment of assemblies.
Photo: © Kone News | January 2024 Up and away with the Kone double decker When you read this LIFTjournal, it will be almost complete: the “East Side Berlin”, currently the highest building in the German capital. But it is not just its height and extraordinary architecture that make it remarkable: ...
Photo: © Yaskawa Europe News | January 2024 Latest generation frequency converters Yaskawa presented its LA500 and LA700 converter models at the interlift, part of its current LA series. According to Yaskawa, the new models are to make lifts safer, more comfortable and sustainable. This only required minimal changes to the existing configuration.
Photo: © Hydroware News | January 2024 Reshaping the status quo for hydraulic lifts Hydroware, a manufacturer of lift drive and control systems, introduced their new regenerative inverter drive at interlift 2023, powering both the TractionElite ECO and HydroElite VICI on two real-size lift shafts in Hydroware’s booth.
Photo: © Otis Elevator Co. News | January 2024 New President for Otis EMEA Enrique Miñarro Viseras has been appointed President of Otis Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He will report directly to Otis Chairman, CEO and President, Judy Marks. Miñarro Viseras has succeeded Bernardo Calleja.
Photo: © VDMA News | January 2024 DAfA elects new chair The Deutsche Ausschuss für Aufzüge (DAfA – German Committee for Lifts) has elected Dr Peter Hug, managing director of the VDMA Trade Association Lifts and Escalators, as its new chair.
Photo: © Wittur News | January 2024 Wittur: New Division with new Managing Director Wittur Group had created a new Project Business and Field Services EMEA Division led by Andrea Gorlezza.
Photo: © Kone News | December 2023 New President and CEO of Kone Corporation Kone's Board of Directors has appointed Philippe Delorme President and CEO of Kone Corporation as of January 1, 2024.
