CABLEWAY & TECHNOLOGY
New cable cars & investments, cabins & transport operations, ropes & splice, navigation & electronics,
pylons & safety nets, moutain systems & protective gear, legal protection;
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.
Becker: best lining for cable cars
Friction pulley linings of cable cars usually wear out quickly. However, a new manufacturer is now shaking up the market. The company BECKER produces durable, high-performance, and affordable linings – thanks to a process that sets them apart from the competition.
The perfect leisure experience
DOPPELMAYR New Zealand is delighted to announce the successful completion of the iconic Skyline Queenstown gondola – offering unparalleled convenience, comfort, and efficiency to visitors and locals alike.
HTI opens production facility in Utah, USA
From cable cars for winter operations to new urban mobility solutions: The South Tyrolean HTI Group – which includes the cable car manufacturers LEITNER, POMA, and BARTHOLET – is expanding its activities in North America with the opening of a new production center in Utah.
Doppelmayr USA Announces expansion of headquarters
Doppelmayr USA is excited to announce the expansion of its headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over the next two years, the ropeway expert will construct a new facility including office, production and warehousing spaces, creating new jobs in the region. This expansion is in response to the high demand in the ropeway industry and represents a significant investment in the future.
OITAF Congress: The Comprehensive Review
The International Organization for Transportation by Rope (OITAF) convenes in a large format only once every six years. Accordingly, expectations were high for the 12th Ropeway Congress, held from June 17 to 21, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada. The lectures and excursions exceeded expectations, and the planned personnel changes also took place.
North America: Investment boom in new cable cars
An all time high of skiers in North America shows: the mountain tourism in USA and Canada is not endangered. This is the reason why many ski areas expand their offers.
Bartholet: Telemix for Thyon
Chairs and cabins on the cable, comfort and design in the ski resort: The combination lift „Télémixte La Matze“ elevates the Swiss ski resort Thyon to a whole new level.
Immoos: New branch office in France
The cable car evacuation specialist IMMOOS is responding to the growing market needs in France and is strengthening its customer support by opening a branch office, where Sébastien Louzy will support the team as a technical advisor.
Rapid response during revision
Sealing compound in the cooling channel: This news hit the operators of the 4-seater chairlift Wallegg-Mülkerblatten unexpectedly. Suddenly it had to be done quickly – no problem for the Swiss company KISSLING AG.
Powder Mountain plans four new lifts
Netflix founder and Powder Mountain CEO Reed Hastings will invest $20 million next summer, replacing two lifts and building two new ones at Powder Mountain.
Doppelmayr Group: New Aerial Tramway for Rocky Mountains
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains DOPPELMAYR USA and GARAVENTA have built an aerial tramway which is an important part of the 10-year masterplan for Big Sky Resort.