5 mins with Michael Gubisch, CEO, SCHAEFER Group.

Can you tell us about your business – when it was formed and what you do?

SCHAEFER is a German manufacturer and international supplier of operating and display elements for the lift industry. With more than 60 years of industry experience, we develop, manufacture and supply lift components that combine technology, quality, design and long-term reliability. Our portfolio includes push buttons, indicators, LED and light solutions, audio and voice announcement elements, key switches, access control solutions, as well as complete car and landing operating panels for new installations and modernisation projects. A key strength of SCHAEFER is our ability to turn technical complexity into tailored, standards-compliant solutions for our customers.

How many times have you exhibited at the Lift & Escalator Symposium?

This will be our third time exhibiting at the Lift & Escalator Symposium. For us, LES is a valuable opportunity to meet customers, partners and industry experts in a focused technical environment.

Why is the event important for you to attend?

The Lift & Escalator Symposium brings together a highly relevant audience from across the industry. For us, it is valuable because it combines technical exchange, market insight and personal dialogue. As a company focused on innovation, quality and customised solutions, we see the Symposium as an excellent opportunity to discuss current challenges, future requirements and practical solutions directly with the people shaping the lift industry.

What key themes are you seeing with customers this year?

Customers are increasingly looking for solutions that are flexible, reliable and future-ready. We see strong demand for customisation, robust design, accessibility, clear user interaction and components that meet the growing complexity of standards and project requirements. At the same time, customers need partners who can provide technical advice early in the project and help simplify decisions. This is exactly where SCHAEFER adds value: by combining deep manufacturing expertise with practical, customer-focused engineering.

What can delegates expect to see on your stand?

Delegates can expect to see high-quality operating and display solutions for lift applications, ranging from configurable standard components to highly customised designs. We will present solutions that show SCHAEFER’s strengths in push buttons, displays, lighting, accessibility, design quality and complete operating panels. Our stand will also be a place to discuss individual project requirements and explore how we can support customers from concept through to implementation.

What would you say to someone who has not attended before?

The Lift & Escalator Symposium is well worth attending if you want to understand where the industry is heading. It offers a strong mix of technical content, industry networking and practical insight. For anyone involved in lifts, escalators, modernisation, design, safety or accessibility, it is a valuable opportunity to meet the right people and have meaningful conversations.

Visit SCHAEFER’s website HERE.

Book to attend now to see SCHAEFER at the 17th Lift & Escalator Symposium.