CABLEWAY & TECHNOLOGY
New cable cars & investments, cabins & transport operations, ropes & splice, navigation & electronics,
pylons & safety nets, moutain systems & protective gear, legal protection;
When routine becomes a special case
INAUEN-SCHÄTTI was actually only supposed to carry out maintenance work on the Gotschna ropeway. But then a massive rope damage occured and the experts flexibly replaced the 44-ton suspension rope under time pressure - much to the delight of the Davos Klosters destination.
Truscan in Funchal
Through collaboration with cable car expert Pedro Galvão, FATZER software development at FATZER has been supported, resulting in a tailor-made tool to assist cable car operators in their daily tasks.
Doppelmayr: Creekside Gondola – High Speed to the mountain top
In September 2021 Whistler Blackcomb announced the replacement of the previous six-seater gondola with a new high-speed 10-passenger gondola from DOPPELMAYR. In addition to a higher transport capacity, the new gondola also brings a high level of comfort.
Canada: First bubble six chairlift
Leitner-Poma will install its first ever bubble chairlift in Canada at Banff Sunshine. This is reported by the portal liftblog.com. The six place chairlift with heated seats will replace the aging Angel Express.
Colorado (USA): substantial investments
Riding the “snow-mentum” from a new statewide skier visit record of 14.8 million during the 2022-23 ski season, the member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA are gearing up for another fantastic season complete with brand-new terrain, new lifts, new restaurants, and new investments in housing and childcare for ski industry workers.
Australia: Thredbo Alpine Coaster
Thredbo has completed a number of multi-million dollar developments in recent years, further establishing itself as Australia’s premier year-round adventure destination. The next big thing? Thredbo Alpine Coaster!
New chairlift for Brundage Mountain Resort
The Brundage Mountain Resort in Idaho (USA) plans to invest in its ski area including the construction of a new chairlift. It is going to open for the coming winter season.
New cable car in Hungary
The plan for the unique Tokaj (northern Hungary) project has been known for years, but the war intervened. Now the government has given the green light to proceed: a 2,300-meter-long cable car could be built and the Kopasz Hill (Bald Hill) TV tower could be renewed, reports Világgazdaság.
Green light for the Loser panorama lift
As reported by ORF and the "Kleine Zeitung", the Supreme Cableway Authority granted approval for the new cableway in Styria. Construction work is to start as early as July.
Replacement facility in Chur to improve recreational offerings
The new replacement installation Chur - Fülian - Brambrüesch is assumed to have a transport capacity of 1,400 persons/hour. The existing Chur-Känzeli and Känzeli-Brambrüesch installations will be dismantled in accordance with the law.
Bartholet: Unforgettable fun experiences
With the new bike rack, bicycles can be transported comfortably and quickly. The holder offers a higher transport capacity, flexible positioning options and an elegant design that perfectly matches the modern gondola lift.
Historic project opens in Zermatt
With the opening of the new Matterhorn Glacier Ride II 3S lift, a superlative generation project becomes reality: the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing and thus the first continuous connection between Switzerland and Italy across the Alpine ridge.