CABLEWAY & TECHNOLOGY
New cable cars & investments, cabins & transport operations, ropes & splice, navigation & electronics,
pylons & safety nets, moutain systems & protective gear, legal protection;
Pandemic risk in ski resorts
Where do the greatest risks of infection lurk? How can you protect yourself and others even better? Scientists all over the world are working to expand knowledge about Covid-19 – including at Empa.
“AURO ropeway”
Since December, the Kumme gondola lift has been the new highlight in Zermatt. It’s the first AURO ropeway from Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
Partition element devised
New development provides greater protection from infection and higher transport capacity in cable cars.
2021 Anniversary
In 2021, Europe’s first mountain railway will be 150 years old. This historic moment in the story of Swiss railways and tourism will be celebrated with a fitting programme for the anniversary year.
Inauen-Schätti: Renovation for the future
The renovation of the defective Schindellegi inclined elevator into a system fit for the future is a good example of how Swiss company INAUEN-SCHÄTTI is using status analysis, planning and installation to turn difficult stock into reliable means of transport.
CWA: SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF THE NEW OMEGA V & ATRIA GONDOLA MODELS
For the 2019/2020 winter season, CWA was able to provide installations in various countries with the new OMEGA V gondola model.
INAUEN-SCHÄTTI BLASTING IN BERWANG: AVALANCHE MASTS REPLACE BLASTING CABLE CAR
The ski resort of Berwang has invested in modernisation. As a result, Obere Karbahn I was brought into operation this season. To guarantee the safety of the pistes there, the ski resort has now purchased four new LM32 avalanche blasting masts from INAUEN-SCHÄTTI.
IMMOOS: THE CABLE CAR RESCUE EXPERT
Safety is a key issue for cable cars. Whether bespoke rescue concepts, system-specific rescue plans or training courses: as a specialist business, Swiss company IMMOOS offers the complete range in rescue services.