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‘Modernisation, service and digitalisation are our growth drivers’

Alexander Vitt has been Managing Director of the DACH region at Kone since May 2024. In an interview with LIFTjournal, he talked about strategic priorities, the challenges in the new construction market, the role of digitalisation – and why Kone was focusing on partnerships and platform solutions in the long term.

Photo: © Kronenberg GmbH

News | August 2022

WPM system for controlling motorized door interlocks

Just in time for the interlift 2022, Kronenberg GmbH is launching the innovative WPM system, an electronic system for controlling motorized door interlocks by wireless power transfer between the car and the pit.

Photo: © Aphithana Chitmongkolthong, istockphoto.com

News | August 2022

Structure-borne noise emissions on the lift according to DIN 8989

How is structure-borne noise measured in synchronous and asynchronous drives without machine room?

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News | July 2022

Liftex returns

Less than four months to go until LEIA’s triennial Liftex 2022 event takes place on 12-13 October 2022 in London, the organiser look at how the event is shaping up so far.

Photo: © Wittur

News | July 2022

Witturs first sustainability report

The Wittur Group announced the publication of its first sustainability report, highlighting Wittur’s sustainability strategy and its commitment to sustainable growth, social responsibility and attention to environmental challenges.

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News | July 2022

Schindler: "Intensifying challenges"

In the first six months of 2022, Schindler's business continued to be under pressure. The operating profit decreased from 607 to 403 million Swiss francs compared to the first half of 2021. There are also changes in the group management.

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News | July 2022

Fermator Deutschland GmbH: Change of management

For the launch of the new brand “Global1Partners”, the management of Fermator Deutschland GmbH has been entrusted to Boris Marjancevic.

News | July 2022

New Gearless for heavy duty projects

Montanari introduces a brand new Gearless for heavy duty projects: It is compact and powerful, stresses the company.

News | July 2022

Kübler: New sector manager drive technology

Stefan Schubert is the new international sector manager drive technology at the sensor specialist Kübler. The 47-year old has already worked for the company for 25 years.

News | July 2022

Wittur launches mechanical packages

Wittur has launched mechanical packages, using Wittur components as foundation. They should ensure a high compatibility among all components, faster and easier installation, and quick development of specifically engineered solutions.

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WPM system for controlling motorized door interlocks

Structure-borne noise emissions on the lift according to DIN 8989

Liftex returns

Witturs first sustainability report

Schindler: "Intensifying challenges"

Fermator Deutschland GmbH: Change of management

New Gearless for heavy duty projects

Kübler: New sector manager drive technology

Wittur launches mechanical packages