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News | March 2022

Jeeves: the service robot can take the lift

“bp408 – ready for Jeeves”: Böhnke + Partner GmbH has developed a software API together with the manufacturer of a service robot that enables the robot to use the lifts in a Cologne hotel.

Photo: © Aphithana Chitmongkolthong, istockphoto.com

News | March 2022

Noise insulation in lift construction: Structure-borne noise emissions

In the second article in the new series on the subject of noise insulation, the subject is structure-borne noise emission and its decisive effects. This article will give you an overview while many details will receive more attention in subsequent editions of the LIFTjournal.

Photo: © Amphitech

News | March 2022

Modular standardisation of emergency call systems

Amphitech has replaced its previous series of PTU lift emergency call systems and consolidated them in a single new product series. It meets the requirements of the new EN 81-28:2020.

Photo: © Seydel

News | March 2022

Next group: Hager is new board of management member

At the Next group General Assembly at the end of November Kjell Johansson, founder of Hydroware AB, retired from his position. Volker Hager, General Manager at Hydroware GmbH, was newly elected to the board as his successor.

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News | March 2022

Schmersal stops supply to Russia

The management of the Schmersal Group has instructed the sales partner for Russia to stop the supply of safety switchgear and systems to the customers located in Russia.

Photo: © Kone

News | March 2022

Kone ceases deliveries to Russia

As a result of Russia's military actions against Ukraine, Kone has decided to temporarily cease deliveries to Russia starting March 3, 2022.

Photo: © Kone

News | March 2022

Kone: Cloud capabilities from AWS

Kone has announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS will provide Kone with global cloud capabilities such as Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics.

News | March 2022

TÜV Süd accredited for certifications in the UK

TÜV Süd is the first European notified body that is also an approved body for the UK and offers certifications for the European and British market from one source.

News | March 2022

Mourning Len Maple

Len Maple has passed away. Len was a former president of BLA (British Lift Association), one of the predecessor organizations of LEIA, the UK trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator industry.

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Jeeves: the service robot can take the lift

Noise insulation in lift construction: Structure-borne noise emissions

Modular standardisation of emergency call systems

Next group: Hager is new board of management member

Schmersal stops supply to Russia

Kone ceases deliveries to Russia

Kone: Cloud capabilities from AWS

TÜV Süd accredited for certifications in the UK

Mourning Len Maple