CABLEWAY & TECHNOLOGY
New cable cars & investments, cabins & transport operations, ropes & splice, navigation & electronics,
pylons & safety nets, moutain systems & protective gear, legal protection;
New swiss ski lift rope for small ski lifts
Operators of small ski lifts have reason to celebrate: JAKOB ROPE SYSTEMS has developed a new ski lift rope that resolves the weaknesses of previous ski lift ropes. The Emmental-based rope specialists provide an insight here into the development of their fibre rope.
Dopplmayr: World Record in the Carribbean
Dominica: The Caribbean island state is home to the world’s second largest hot spring, the Boiling Lake. DOPPELMAYR is simplifying the way there in the form of the world’s longest continuous-movement monocable ropeway. Thus far, one had to go through a four-hour hike to reach the Boiling Lake, then an additional three-hours for the return trip. But soon visitors will have a comfortable alternative to the exhausting hike
New CEO of Doppelmayr Scandinavia
By the end of 2022 Peter Strandberg, CEO of Doppelmayr Scandinavia AB, will be retiring. Doppelmayr appointed Fredrik Biehl to be his successor.
Ropedays enter the seventh round
Exciting and current research contributions about the rope await interested parties at the seventh International Stuttgart Ropedays.
Dieter Röser: The man for the cable
For 15 years Dieter Röser has installed cable car cables, station roofs, bridges and much more for INAUEN-SCHÄTTI. In this interview he talks about notable orders, priorities, and what a kitchen has in common with a cable car.
IMMOOS CABLE CARRIAGES: FULL STEAM AHEAD
Swiss rescue specialist IMMOOS has expanded its product range once again: the more powerful drives for self-propelled cable carriages will be presented alongside other innovations at MOUNTAIN PLANET in Grenoble.
Improving image: With power from tidal currents
Mountain railways want to be positioned as creative and sustainable, and the CableKites pilot project of ENROPE is offering an opportunity. It is currently developing a hydroelectric power station with cable car technology and looking for innovative ski resorts to support the idea as project partners.
The care-free cable car company
The lifetime package from FATZER for cable car ropes.
Bike Cab: Improved comfort for passengers and operators
The new innovation from DOPPELMAYR was created in close collaboration with Bergbahnen Sölden and will provide easy bike transport on the Rotkoglbahn from this summer.
Country special – China
Far East meets Swiss quality: The emerging market of China has become a success story for BARTHOLET. We present four of the Swiss manufacturer’s projects here.
Rüdersheim cable car is rebuilt
Barrier-free, comfortable and hospitable: The reconstruction of the valley station of the Rüdesheim cable car is progressing. The start of operations is planned for the second half of May.
Enrope strengthens Salzbergbahn salt mine railway
The unique cable car to Obersalzberg had problems with the shorter service life of the hoist cable and the special transmission. German cable car manufacturer Enrope strengthened the drive – with much historical research and individual engineering.