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: © Swiss Safety Center 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.
Photo: © Yaskawa News | April 2021 Yaskawa: New European headquarters Yaskawa is building new company headquarters for Europe in Hattersheim near Frankfurt/Main.
Photo: © Otis 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.
Photo: © Kronenberg 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.
Photo: © Otis 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.
Photo: © Liftex 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).
