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On May 31st 2013, Wittur held at its plant based in Colorno (Parma, Italy) a Workshop to present the lift integration in architectural designs with hi-aesthetical effect.

Thanks to its long –time experience, Wittur realizes custom-made projects with lift components completely integrated in high-value buildings; Wittur satisfies the functional and aesthetical needs required nowadays by designers and architects, always complying the current regulations.

During the workshop, a huge range of special solutions with hi-aesthetical effect has been presented (full glass and glass framed panels, round panoramic panels…) together with an overview of the most amazing Wittur installations made so far; moreover, it has been organized a visit to the plant to be aware of the quality of the Wittur production system.

Great participation and success for the workshop that it is included in an initiative with more future events aimed at enhancing and increasing Wittur solutions knowledge and application field.

We are happy to thank all our customers who attended Liftex 2013, the international event for the Lift and Escalator industry.
Wittur Ltd welcomed them at its stand B30 at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London from May 22th to May 23th, 2013.
We received an outstanding feedback about the wittur products on display, including:

- MRL W-line lift package
- MDS1 modular door system
- UCM unintended car movement protection package
- S2&S3 gearless machines

Wittur Limited remains at your disposal for any further inquiries from its office in Mold!

Wittur Management team gathered in Bratislava, Slovakia on April 25th-26th for the IMM - Wittur International Management team.
The team of the local slovakian Wittur production facility welcomed the international guest coming from wittur locations worldwide.
A significant number of persons were participating for the first time as the joined Wittur less then one year ago.
The conference presented Wittur strategy in production, purchasing, sales, marketing. Wittur Academy was also presented to the public. On the second Day, the well-know economist Graeme Maxton presented his views on the future trends of the economic situation. And During the official dinner the Wittur logo was projected next to the Castle of Bratislava, which became for one night a Wittur branded city!

1.  Wittur MRL W Line machine roomless lift package in EN81-71 Category II vandal resistant execution;
2. Wittur MRL W line machine roomless lift package in panoramic execution;
3. Wittur MCS1 modular lift car, exhibited in a variety of interior finishes;
4. Wittur Osaka round panoramic lift car;
5. Wittur MDS1 modular lift door presented in fire resistant EN 81-58 E120 and E30 GOST executions
6. Wittur FINELINE reduced thickness lift door for modernization;
7. Wittur HYDRA, probably the most successful lift door in the world, in fire-resistant EN81-58 E120 and GOST EI90, EI60 executions;
8. A range of Wittur gearless drives including WSG S1, S2, S3 and WSG 08;
9. Wittur frequency inverter series GLD;
10. Wittur technology for energy efficieny
11. Wittur range of Safety gears.

The 30th anniversary edition of Heilbronner Aufzugstage have taken place on March 5th-6th 2013 in Heilbronn. The topic of this year was Electronics in the lift industry and it was appropriately chosen as this was also the topic of the first 1st Heilbronner Aufzugstage conference of 30 years ago. 295 participants from 8 countries attended the two days forum and the related exhibition area.
Wolfgang Adldinger from Wittur presented a speech about “Coming soon : Lifts according to Machine Directive 2006/42/EC”
The paper described in detail the Machine Directive features, the market trends and the application of these features of Wittur products such as HHL W Line home lift.

The workshop “Beyond the square and the X” organized by the eminent IUAV University of Venice on the 8th of February was a great success for the architecture students and the experts of the lift industry. The aim of the workshop was to discuss together about the integration of elevators in buildings design.

Wittur took part at this appreciated initiative as main sponsor and invited speaker presenting the workshop: “Elevator and architectural design: enhancing aesthetics, energy efficiency, comfort and safety”. Wittur, by showing amazing solutions realized so far, wanted to prove how the elevator can be the aesthetical focus of a building though respecting current regulations.

Among other involving workshops, Dr. Fabrizio Nicoli, ANICA president (National Industries Association for Lift Components ) made for the students an interesting introduction to the elevator working principles and Fabio Liberali, Publishing Manager of the European elevator magazine “Elevatori” made a relevant analysis of the Italian lift market and of its opportunities.

Wittur will participate as main sponsor and invited speaker to the workshop “ Beyond the square and the X: elevators design and technology “.

The workshop is organized on the 8th of February by the eminent IUAV University of Venice. The aim is to discuss together, with architecture students and experts of the field, about the integration of elevators in buildings that today represents, not only a technical challenge, but also the possibility to take advantage of a lot of functional and aesthetical opportunities.

Claudio Felisi, Wittur special projects and modernization manager, will present the workshop “Elevator and architectural design: enhancing aesthetics, energy efficiency, comfort and safety” by showing interesting and amazing installations solutions realized by Wittur so far.

Wittur will be present at IEE TechForum 2013, the knowledge forum for vertical transportation to be held on 22nd and 23rd of February at the NIMHANS Convention Center, Bengaluru, India.

The forum represents the opportunity to discuss together among members of the vertical industry, industry stalwarts and technocrats about the latest most relevant issues and products news and to help this way to spread this knowledge.

This year seminars topics will focus on: Technology Streams, Traffic Analysis, Standards & Codes, Maintenance Practices, Installation Methods and Customer Interaction Forum.
Among them, Wittur will introduce the safety issue presenting his solution for Uncontrolled Car Movements.

The forum will also assign a huge area as expo for the vertical industry to showcase products and services.
Wittur Elevator Components India Pvt. Ltd., Wittur production company based in Chennai, will present MDS1, the new modular lift door for residential applications which is being also manufactured in India and the MCS1 modular car system, based on an innovative fixing system for car panels and characterized by reduced engineering and installation times.

You are welcome to Stand A9 –A 10 to experience Wittur at IEE TechForum 2013!

For further information please contact:

Vivek Puranik
Head - Sales
Wittur Elevator Components India Pvt Ltd
Phone +91-98409 38536
Email - vivek.puranik@wittur.in

On December 18^th 2012 the Wittur Academy was officially opened in a kick-off event by the CEO Dr. Walter Rohregger, the Wittur Academy Dean Mr. Franco Roccheggiani and the Wittur Vice President of Sales Europe, America and Africa  Mr. Javier Navamuel. The Academy, based in Wiedenzhausen, aims to provide training activities for  the Wittur Group sales force in Europe and worldwide.

The newly built Wittur Academy facilities include a high tech classroom as well as several workshop areas where trainees can perform hands-on sessions: assembling doors, adjusting sliding guides, fine tuning frequency inverters and lift controllers.

The Wittur quality goes beyond products, processes and service: the people are at the center of the Wittur commitment to excellence. By developing excellent sales skills the Wittur Group aims to provide the highest level of service to its customers worldwide.