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SI-ALPINE
IBS Scherer: Clean efficiently, safely and ecologically
Free of hazard labels, biological and effective: with IBS Scherer’s industry solutions, ski resorts clean cable car parts, cabins, chairs and snow groomers cost-effectively & in an environmentally friendly way. A prime example is Kitzbühel, where IBS products ensure greater workplace safety.
Alpine innovations: smart solutions for ski resorts
New standards for noise reduction, innovations in autonomous ropeways, drones for snowmaking, and much more – this year, companies from the Alpine region showcased different technological highlights that could shape the future of ski resorts worldwide. Here are some notable projects.
Becorit: Friction expertise with responsibility
Without friction, there is no drive. What may sound like a physical paradox is a technical necessity for cable cars. For almost a century, BECORIT has been ensuring that the drive of conveyor towers and cable cars functions safely and efficiently with its traction sheave linings.
Motorex: Hydraulic fluids for safe operations worlwide
For more than two decades, GARAVENTA – a leading company in ropeway construction – has relied on MOTOREX high-performance hydraulic fluids. They ensure maximum operational safety – whether in snow, ice, heat, or humidity. An overview of the products and projects.
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SI Interview: Largest Ski Resort of Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan is set to build the largest year-round ski resort in Central Asia. “Ala-Too Resort“ promises 250 kilometers of ski slopes, with over 20 km of cable cars planned in just one of its three resort areas, Jyrgalan. The destination is expected to welcome its first guests next year. We invited the CEO to the SI interview.
Recycled concrete: a storage for CO2?
New concrete recycling methods combine two key environmental benefits: they save raw materials and can permanently bind climate-damaging CO2 that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. An opportunity for the cable car industry?
Doppelmayr: Prestigious mighty Argo Cable Car
D-Line, Direct Drive, and Bike Cab – a flagship project for ropeway manufacturer DOPPELMAYR is currently under construction in Idaho Springs, Colorado (USA). According to founder Mary Jane Loevlie, the Mighty Argo Cable Car is set to turn the old gold mining town into a tourist attraction.
Italy: The most modern 3S-system
What is set to be Italy‘s most modern and impressive ropeway will be ready in December 2025. The tri-cable gondola lift with 30-person cabins is already at an advanced stage of construction and will replace the historic aerial tramway from Campitello to Col Rodella in Val di Fassa (TN).
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SI-URBAN
Georgia: Three New Cable Cars for Tbilisi?
The Georgian capital, Tbilisi, already relies on urban cable cars. Now, three additional cable car routes are being considered. They are intended to serve as public transport and to reduce the burden on buses and minibuses.
Alpine innovations: smart solutions for ski resorts
New standards for noise reduction, innovations in autonomous ropeways, drones for snowmaking, and much more – this year, companies from the Alpine region showcased different technological highlights that could shape the future of ski resorts worldwide. Here are some notable projects.
Becorit: Friction expertise with responsibility
Without friction, there is no drive. What may sound like a physical paradox is a technical necessity for cable cars. For almost a century, BECORIT has been ensuring that the drive of conveyor towers and cable cars functions safely and efficiently with its traction sheave linings.
Motorex: Hydraulic fluids for safe operations worlwide
For more than two decades, GARAVENTA – a leading company in ropeway construction – has relied on MOTOREX high-performance hydraulic fluids. They ensure maximum operational safety – whether in snow, ice, heat, or humidity. An overview of the products and projects.
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TOPICS
Cablebús Line 4 in Mexico: the longest urban cable car in the world?
The national and capital city governments have announced plans to build a new line. Details about the project.
Between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil: A Trinational Cable Car?
Two international companies expressed interest in developing this project and offered their services for the construction of the 25-kilometer-long cable car.
Bonn: Criticism of planned cable car towers
The сity administration of Bonn (Germany) has been in discussions with property owners affected by the cable car project. One of the big companies has raised concerns regarding two towers planned on its land. Details.
Munich: New Opportunity for a Funicular?
The German federal government's €500 billion infrastructure package could give new momentum to a funicular railway in the major city of Munich. Transport planner Thomas Kantke has resumed his work. The political window for continuing the project is opening once again.
