Aritco news

Fair in Stockholm 23-26 March

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:18:00 UT

This is the first year that we will attend the Nordbygg fair at Älvsjömässan in Stockholm. We will show our newly launched product models as well as our new marketing concept. The Nordbygg fair is specialized for builders and architects.

At the exhibition we will present:

Prime Series - platform lifts for the public market

USE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT US!

Stand no: C03:33

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT AT OUR STAND AT "NORDBYGG 2010"

For more information about the fair, see www.nordbygg.se

Fair in Kista (Stockholm) 22-25 April

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:41:17 UT

We will attend the new fair Äntligen Hemma at Kistamässan outside Stockholm. The Äntligen Hemma fair is a cooperation between TV4 (Swedish television channel 4) and Kistamässan. The Äntligen Hemma is specialized for the private home market.

At the exhibition we will present:

Living Collection - residential lifts for private homes

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Stand no: A:11

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT AT OUR STAND AT "ÄNTLIGEN HEMMA 2010"

For more information about the fair, see www.antligenhemmamassan.se

Newmachinedirective

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:30:31 UT

Aritco's response to the New Machine Directive 2006/42/EC

1. Introduction

The New Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, published on the 9th of June 2006, is applicable from the 29th of December 2009, replacing the Machine Directive 98/37/EC without a transition period. This note broadly advises Aritco's Partners/customers of the background surrounding this event and Aritco's strategy in responding to the situation and invites comment.

2. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

A lifting device with a maximum speed of 0.15 m/s is considered to be a machine and not a lift, and is therefore included in the new Machine Directive. Conventional lifts belong to the Lift Directive.

3. EN81- 41

A working group within the European Committee for Standardization, CEN/TC10/WG8, (on which Aritco is represented) has been drafting standard EN81- 41. This will be a Harmonized Standard which will ensure corresponding compliance with the new Machinery Directive. Unfortunately, this standard has not yet been published, hence in the short term Aritco together with the rest of the lifting platform industry, is obtaining type approval by a certified body to the new Machine Directive.

4. Aritco's product certification

As of today November 26, 2009, Aritco has certification for all of its products. Copies on the certificates will be sent out to partners and will also be published on the Aritco partner website. These certificates have been granted with respect to the new Machine Directive and the old. The modifications introduced will also ensure the conformity of our products EN81-41 when it is eventually published.

5. Product changes

The following changes have been introduced as a consequence of the introduction of the new directive:

a) One touch call controls at landings; this results from the requirement that movement of the platform by actuation of a landing control may only occur when it is at a landing and priority of control must be retained by those on the platform.

b) After entry to and exit from the space below the platform by say, servicing personnel, reactivation can only be initiated from the electrical cabinet: an additional safety measure.

c) Emergency electrical lowering can now be initiated from outside the shaft (electrical cabinet for the 4000-series).

d) Lifting Platforms with a travel of over 3 metres cannot now be supplied with half height doors at the upper landings.

e) Improved signage

f) A new specified maximum capacity has resulted in changes to capacities:

Platform size [length]	Present capacity [kg]	New capacity [kg]
1280	400	410
1480	400	410
1980	400	500
All Sizes	630	500

g) Two way communication Platform/exterior.

h) A single triangular key in place of multiple keys results in ease of operation and more simple procedures. In addition the opportunity has been taken to make other various improvements of a minor and major nature in response to customer feedback. These include: a) Improved fire alarm interface, programmable seek any floor by automatic run on activation of alarm. b) Addition sub panel in electrical cabinet which together with enhanced system control card give accessed to more and improved functions. See Figure below.

6. Product timescale

As of November 30, 2009, all lifts manufactured by Aritco factory will be certified as conforming to the new Machine Directive. This ensures that a transition period occurs before the implementation date of Dec 29, 2009. It is emphasized that Lifting Platforms "put to market" (i.e. installed and commissioned) have to conform to the new directive.

7. Customers Provisions

The main power in the building to the lifts must be protected by a residual current earth leakage detector. We are introducing a new improved routine for the signing of the declaration of conformity together with the establishment of authorized partners. There is a requirement for electrical outlet sockets at each floor level. Aritco consider these most economically provided by the customer and will therefore be listed in the Installation Manual.

8. Conversion kits

Lifts installed and commissioned after December 29, 2009 must conform to the new Directive - with no transition period. It means that lifts delivered before Nov 30, 2009, to be installed after Dec 29, 2009 must be to be converted to the new directive. Aritco will be offering a conversion kit to be launched in week 51, 2009. The price for this conversion kit will be released asap.

9. Conclusions

The result of all the changes we have made will manifest itself in improved market leading products leading in their cost effectiveness, performance, reliability and safety. We will of course continue with our pursuit of perfection and look forward to your continued cooperation in the future. Your comments will be appreciated.

Interlift 09 in Augsburg 13-16 Oktober

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:11:12 UT

It has become a tradition for Aritco to exhibit our new products at this exhibition every second year. This year it will be more special then previous years because we have launched some new product models and a new marketing concept. At the exhibition we will present:

Prime Series - platform lifts for public buildings
Living Collection - residential lifts for private homes
Aritco Online Sales - a system that will make it easier for you to place and supervise orders at Aritco
Products like a lift in stainless steel, Living Mini and saloon doors

Each day between 16-17 we will make a presentation of the above mentioned news. Please let us know in advandce if you plan to attend this seminar

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Stand no: 361 Hall: 3

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT AT OUR STAND AT

For more information about the fair in AUGSBURG see the INTERLIFT 09 website, http://www.interlift.de/

Fair in Stockholm 1-4 Oktober

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:50:52 UT

It has become a tradition for Aritco to exhibit our new products at the "Hem och Villa" exhibition. This year it will be more special then previous years because we have launched some new product models and a new marketing concept.

At the exhibition we will present:

Living Collection - residential lifts for private homes

USE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT US!

Stand no: A25:30

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT AT OUR STAND AT "HEM & VILLA 2009"

For more information about the fair, see www.hemochvilla.com

New website!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:41:38 UT

We are happy to release our new website! Here are some of the new features:

Aritco's Distributors/Partners are now visible on a map:

/find-distributor?country=Sweden

Improved product pages:

/platform-lift/prime-custom/prime-c

Improved and clean URL:S:

/platform-lift

New partnerdesktop:

New login information will be sent to you by email

We are continuosly adding information to the new website and if you have comments or questions please send us your feedback to info@aritco.se