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News | August 2025

ELA white paper on modernisation

The ELA white paper on the modernisation of existing lifts is now also available in German. It was also translated in English, French, and Italian.

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News | August 2025

New recruit at Telegärtner Elektronik

Marcel Puttrus-Kowollik has been key account manager and project manager for North Germany at Telegärtner Elektronik since June 2025.

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News | August 2025

New managing director of the VDMA Trade Association

Robert Hild is the new managing director of the VDMA Trade Association Lifts and Escalators. He succeeded Peter Hug on 15 May, who is concentrating on other tasks within the VDMA.

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News | August 2025

“Light Assist” for stairlifts

TK Elevator (TKE) presents Light Assist, an innovation developed specifically for stairlifts. The Light Assist function illuminates the seat and footrest, thereby offering greater safety, comfort, and visibility, according to the company.

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News | August 2025

New project management head

Holger Kirchhof is the new head of project management at the new company “Die Aufzugsingenieure”, which is specialised in lift consulting for planning, operation, maintenance and training.

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News | August 2025

Florence Bigé elected president

Florence Bigé is on a roll: since the end of September 2024 she has been in charge of TK Elevator France. This made her the first woman in France to hold the position of president of a manufacturer in this sector, according to a company press release.

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News | August 2025

“The first virtual world of lifts”

Kleemann is introducing AI Lifts, a concept powered by artificial intelligence, which presents a virtual world of lifts.

News | August 2025

New CFO of the Wittur Group

Markus Schürholz has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Wittur Group with effect from 1 April 2025.

News | August 2025

Safe material transport with stair climbers

Electrically-powered stair climbers simplify transporting heavy and bulky goods via stairs. They can reduce the burden on employees and the risk of accidents. But only if the equipment is properly handled.

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ELA white paper on modernisation

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“Light Assist” for stairlifts

New project management head

Florence Bigé elected president

“The first virtual world of lifts”

New CFO of the Wittur Group

Safe material transport with stair climbers