Photo: © Nina Skripietz/Braun Aufzüge News | October 2026 From a garage in Hesse to the world market “Forty years are half a lifetime,” noted the managing directors of Braun Aufzüge, Tobias Braun and Pamela Schmidt on this occasion.
Photo: © elevisionXperts News | October 2026 More precise data from the lift shaft If Sebastian Heduschka gets his way, measuring with yardsticks and plumb lines should become a thing of the past. He deploys a 3D laser scanner to obtain more precise data and transfer the digital model to BIM.
Photo: © Skanio News | October 2026 Innovative measurement of vertical space The start-up “Skanio” uses LiDAR scans to provide precise data for the modernisation of lifts and escalators. The systems do not need to be taken out of service during the process more than a few minutes at a time.
Photo: © VFA-Interlift News | October 2026 VFA Forum interlift ’27: Call for Papers The VFA-Interlift is calling on potential speakers to apply now to give a presentation at the VFA Forum interlift ’27: “Contribute your expertise and help shape the presentation programme of interlift 2027!”
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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.
Photo: © Schmersal 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.
Photo: © TÜV Süd 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.
Photo: © Grey Gale Creative Spark Design Partnership 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.
Photo: © Aumüller Aumatic GmbH News | March 2022 Aumüller celebrating anniversary with donation campaign Aumüller Aumatic GmbH in Thierhaupten is marking its 50th company anniversary. The family company was established in 1972. The anniversary is to be celebrated with a special donation campaign.
