Photo: © makslab/123RF.com News | January 2026 Schindler Switzerland acquires Swiss SME Schindler subsidiary AS Aufzüge has acquired a Swiss lift company.
Photo: © Pace Group, Konstantin32/123RF.com News | January 2026 Further acquisitions by the Pace Group The British Pace Holding announced another acquisition. Exel Elevator, The Lift Company and D.J. Lift Services are now part of the group of medium-sized lift companies. Further acquisitions are to follow.
Photo: © Schindler Deutschland News | January 2026 Why are more and more medium-sized companies selling their business? In Germany, there is currently a rise in the number of medium-sized lift manufacturers being taken over by large corporations. Are medium-sized companies under acute threat? What are the reasons? Why are such high sums being paid?
Photo: © AWF Liftsolutions News | January 2026 Miguel Martin joins AWF Liftsolutions Miguel Martin has been working for AWF Liftsolutions since October 2025 as Sales Consultant & Business Development Manager.
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Photo: © Hübschmann Aufzüge News | October 2025 Hübschmann Aufzüge anniversary celebrations: 8,000 lifts in 50 years On 1 August 1975, Volker Hübschmann set up “Hübschmann Aufzüge” in Korbach (Germany). At that time, the company had three employees. This year, the company will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with what are now 130 employees.
Photo: © privat News | October 2025 New managing director at BS Tableau Volker Hager is the new managing director of component manufacturer BS Tableau. He succeeds Rainer Bunk, who will retire once the handover is complete.
Photo: © Kewabo News | September 2025 What to do when the lift is under water? Given the current heavy rain events, lifts are repeatedly flooded. All this not only involves risks for the lift itself but possibly also for the users. What measures are advisable?
Photo: © Espros News | September 2025 New sensor technologies cut operating costs However, outdated sensor systems result in inefficiencies in the lift sector, which is reflected in annual maintenance costs of 20 billion USD, delays in installation, higher labour costs and inefficient energy use.
Photo: © Sherry Vasa News | September 2025 TK Elevator appoints new Chief People Officer TK Elevator (TKE) has a new Chief People Officer: Sherry Vasa took up the position on 14 August 2025.
Photo: © elevatec News | September 2025 Cargo lifts now also for deployment outdoors Elevatec’s modular cargo lifts are now available in weatherproof design for the outdoors. The company’s aim is to provide even more flexibility for efficient material transport, including outside of buildings.
Photo: © Vodafone News | September 2025 Vodafone announces specific dates for 2G shutdown Important news for all operators whose lifts are equipped with a 2G-based emergency call system: Following in the footsteps of Telekom, Vodafone has also decided when it will switch off its 2G network in Germany.
Photo: © Bode Components News | September 2025 New Bode website with useful information Düsseldorf-based Bode Components GmbH went online with a new website in June 2025. It not only provides company information but also for example a tool for calculating tripping speed.
Photo: © Kone News | September 2025 Kone appoints Michelle Wen to Executive Board Michelle Wen has been appointed Executive Vice President, Procurement and a member of the Kone Executive Board (EXB), effective 1 August 2025.
