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News | March 2026

Light at the end of the tunnel

If there are fewer new buildings, fewer new lifts are required. This is why the question occupying all of the players in the lift sector is: what’s next for the construction industry in Germany?

Photo: © Ziehl-Abegg

News | March 2026

Same performance without critical raw materials

According to the company, Ziehl-Abegg is the first company worldwide to succeed in developing a high-performance synchronous lift motor that operates entirely without rare earth magnets – without compromising on power output.

Photo: © TK Elevator

News | March 2026

TK Elevator: Joy in Dusseldorf, worries in Esslingen

TK Elevator submitted its balance sheet for the 2024/2025 financial year in December. The company was able to report new record profits.

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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News | February 2026

LACS protocol offers the opportunity for an open standard

The lift industry needs a common, open IP alarm protocol. The European Lift Association (ELA) has created an important basis for this.

News | February 2026

Nordic Lift Expo: 80 per cent already booked

Applications from exhibitors to take part in the third Nordic Lift Expo have reached a new record, with 80 per cent of the exhibition space already booked nine months ahead of the event, according to the organisers of the Scandinavian expo.

Photo: © LEIA

News | February 2026

LEIA appoints Laura Webb as new Managing Director

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has appointed Laura Webb as its new Managing Director.

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Same performance without critical raw materials

TK Elevator: Joy in Dusseldorf, worries in Esslingen

SJEC Danmark A/S joins Ascenco Group

Vertical mobility for enhanced requirements

T-shirts pay tribute to everyday heroes

LACS protocol offers the opportunity for an open standard

Nordic Lift Expo: 80 per cent already booked

LEIA appoints Laura Webb as new Managing Director