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Doppelmayr USA announces leadership transition
Doppelmayr USA, a leader in ropeway engineering and manufacturing, announces an upcoming leadership change as CEO Katharina Schmitz prepares to leave the role on March 31, 2025, to pursue personal goals. This transition marks a new chapter for the company as it continues its commitment to innovation and excellence.
New Design for the Cable Car to Ještěd in Liberec
The city of Liberec (Czech Republic) plans to construct a new cable car to Ještěd, which will feature an innovative, UFO-inspired cabin to transport visitors to the top. The winning design by Czech designer Anna Marešová focuses on a modern aesthetic that perfectly complements the iconic Ještěd Tower.
World’s longest 8-place chairlift
With a length of 2,619 meters, Big Sky Resort in North America recently opened the world's longest 8-place chairlift. The DOPPELMAYR system impresses with several innovative features.
Copper Thieves Hit Manza Onsen Ski Resort
The popular Manza Onsen ski resort in Japan is struggling with the consequences of copper thefts. Other mountain ski resorts are also affected, due to the global rise in copper prices.
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Penang Hill cable car celebrates groundbreaking
Penang Hill, one of the most iconic and historical tourist attractions of Malaysia, will add a new DOPPELMAYR ropeway as a sustainable and comfortable means of transport for its visitors.
Mike Goar: “Europe hast great potential!”
Why is the global ski resort operator Vail Resorts investing in Switzerland? How is the company avoiding “Americanization“? And are there any other ski resorts on the shopping list? Mike Goar, COO Vail Resorts Switzerland, talks with the SI magazine about strategies and challenges.
Telemet & Kässbohrer: 25 years of strong partnership
25 years ago, KÄSSBOHRER and Telemet began their long journey together in Chile. A path that leads from high mountains of the Andes to the endless beaches and has made the two companies a successful team in all product divisions of KÄSSBOHRER Geländefahrzeug AG in South America.
Copper Thieves Hit Manza Onsen Ski Resort
The popular Manza Onsen ski resort in Japan is struggling with the consequences of copper thefts. Other mountain ski resorts are also affected, due to the global rise in copper prices.
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Sydney: Zoo plans new cable car
In 2023, the operation of the "Sky Safari" cable car at Taronga Zoo in Sydney (Australia) was suspended, and now plans are in place for the construction of a new urban cable car. Subject to building approval, the upgraded Sky Safari is set to open between 2027 and 2028. Here are the details.
Grenoble cable car postponed again
The "T1" was supposed to be the first cable car in Grenoble's urban network, nearly a hundred years after the iconic gondola lift connecting the city center with Fort de la Bastille. Now, the urban cable car project has been postponed once again.
The guide to urban cable cars
What steps must municipalities take to implement cable cars? The guide from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) provides the answer. Ingo Strater played a key role in shaping the document. As head of the department for "Sustainable Urban and Rural Mobility, Networks, and Digital Municipal Transport Systems," he offers insights into urban cable car planning - from A to Z.
Urban Cable Car by Request
An urban cable car is not just a means of transportation, but also a landmark of a city. Guido Ammon, Project Manager Sales Cabin Construction at the cabin manufacturer Calag, talks about custom-made cabins and the realization of urban projects.
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Mexico City: Cable Car as a Remedy for Urban Development
The social and economic effects of cable cars in Mexico City are so significant and positive that they were a topic of discussion at both the OITAF World Cableway Congress and the Cable Car World trade fair. The transport system above the rooftops serves as a remedy for urban development.
48.7 Million Euros for Trieste’s Cable Car Project
With financial support of 48.7 million euros from the National Recovery Plan, Trieste will receive a new cable car that aims to revolutionize urban mobility and boost tourism.
Mexico: Cable car plans for the coming years
Sergio Astorga, a researcher at the University of Mexico City, forecasts the cable car plans for Mexico over the next six years in this guest contribution. The Central American country could soon surpass Bolivia, the current record holder for urban cable cars.
First Cable Car for Paris: Câble C1 Set to Launch
The "Câble C1" cable car will connect the municipalities of Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges starting in 2025, offering a fast, sustainable, and accessible alternative to road traffic. According to Sortir à Paris, this project represents a significant step toward modern urban transport solutions.
