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News | April 2021

New CEO of the Swiss Safety Center

Dr Elisabetta Carrea was appointed CEO of the Swiss Safety Center AG on 1 January 2021 by the Management Board.

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News | April 2021

Yaskawa: New European headquarters

Yaskawa is building new company headquarters for Europe in Hattersheim near Frankfurt/Main.

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News | April 2021

Otis: New Managing director Austria

Christoph Sengstschmid has taken charge of Otis Austria. Before moving to the top of the company, the qualified engineer was responsible for distribution strategy, customer relations and communication as Director Sales & Marketing.

Photo: © Ziehl-Abegg

News | April 2021

Fast start-up of asynchronous motors

During the start-up of asynchronous motors, fine setting of the lift often takes several hours. This is because the information on old type plates is often inadequate or confusing. Ziehl-Abegg now has a solution for fast, safe start-up.

Photo: © Claudia Greco / IGV Group

News | April 2021

Architect becomes Art Director of IGV Group

Italy's IGV Group has named architect Giulio Cappellini art director.

Photo: © Luezar

News | April 2021

Practical solution for MRL complete lifts

Raloe has adopted a solution in its program that is intended to simplify the inspection and operation of safety gear in machine-room-less (MRL) lifts.

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News | March 2021

Kronenberg: New brand identity

At the beginning of the year, Hans & Jos. Kronenberg GmbH launched a new brand identity. A new logo and new claim were first developed as part of the new brand identity.

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News | March 2021

Otis: New EMEA president

Bernardo Calleja has been appointed as president of Otis Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). Apart from the new lift business and service area, he is to focus on new digital solutions and product offers.

News | March 2021

Liftex 2022: date has beeen set

The date for the next Liftex has been set. It will be held in London from October 12 to 13, 2022, according to the trade show organizer, the Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA).

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New CEO of the Swiss Safety Center

Yaskawa: New European headquarters

Otis: New Managing director Austria

Fast start-up of asynchronous motors

Architect becomes Art Director of IGV Group

Practical solution for MRL complete lifts

Kronenberg: New brand identity

Otis: New EMEA president

Liftex 2022: date has beeen set