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News | November 2021

Contra: Virus transmission in lifts?

Many companies from the lift sector have invested time, money and energy in systems to protect lift users from Corona infections. But how great is the risk and how can they best be mastered?

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News | November 2021

Pro: Virus transmission in lifts?

Many companies from the lift sector have invested time, money and energy in systems to protect lift users from Corona infections. But how great is the risk and how can they best be mastered?

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News | November 2021

WebYourElevator: new online lift configurator

The new online lift configurator from Liwetec for the lift sector is intended to provide more planning certainty and transparency as well as to simplify pricing and drawing up offers.

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News | November 2021

New product line Mars2000

Following the product line Mars1000, Johann Schum Aufzugtechnik has now expanded what it has on offer with the product line Mars2000. The centrally-guided lift covers loads from 1,000 to 2,000 kg.

Photo: © Pfeifer Ropes & Services

News | November 2021

Lifting gear for traction sheave lifts

The range of lifting gear for different lift designs has increased. In the final analysis, the selection of lift gear is a philosophical question.

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News | October 2021

Smoke monitoring of lift shafts

The connection between smoke extraction systems for energy saving and comprehensive monitoring of the fire alarm system has many advantages – for the environment and the wallet.

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News | October 2021

Introduction of MCE at Meiller Aufzugtüren

Meiller Aufzugtüren is striking out on a new path in sales – with the launch of its new quotation software MCE. The new “digital quotation world” is intended to inspire both users and customers equally, according to the company.

News | October 2021

IEE Expo and E2 Forum: digitalised elevator technology

Timed from 16 -18 February 2022 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, IEE Expo is the first post-pandemic edition.

News | October 2021

Martin Schmitt: The plans of the new chairman

Martin Schmitt has completed the famous first 100 days – broadly speaking – in office: since mid-April, the 63-year old has been chairman of the Lift and Escalators Trade Association in the VDMA.

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Contra: Virus transmission in lifts?

Pro: Virus transmission in lifts?

WebYourElevator: new online lift configurator

New product line Mars2000

Lifting gear for traction sheave lifts

Smoke monitoring of lift shafts

Introduction of MCE at Meiller Aufzugtüren

IEE Expo and E2 Forum: digitalised elevator technology

Martin Schmitt: The plans of the new chairman