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Design systems

We call it EMCHDesign: the elevator as a design element embedded in the architecture. You determine the materialization. Whether in wood, glass or any other material. There are no limits to your plans. Play with shapes, colors and materials. You determine the lift technology and the shaft dimensions. And if you wish, we can build the complete shaft frame for you.

square and round design elevators
panoramic elevators for indoor and outdoor use
Exterior lifts on facades or in courtyards
micro lifts for smallest shaft dimensions
rotating elevators

Individual installations

Are you an architect looking for a lift solution to match your design? Or are you representing the building owner in a demanding project? In any case, it is worthwhile for you to involve our specialists at an early stage of the project. We will be happy to support you with our experience and know-how so that your lift project gets off the ground quickly. Talk to one of our architects or engineers.

Analysis and capacity calculations
Technical framework
Drive systems
Standards and obligations worldwide
Legal requirements in Switzerland

Special systems

Special solutions are often required for the implementation of operational or normative requirements. Topics such as earthquake safety, fire protection, explosion protection, hygiene, or vandalism are all familiar to us. Our engineers know the relevant standards and quickly find the right solution. If necessary, we develop special solutions for all conceivable applications and confirm conformity by means of an individual acceptance test. This has resulted in many special installations in the past decades. An inclined elevator in the Zurich train station, a rotating car elevator in the Ferrari garage in Basel, or a special or a special lift for fun park boats in the amusement park in Doha Qatar. What is your special challenge? We are waiting for your contact us!

inclined elevators
special freight elevators
retractable elevators
Rooftop elevators without shaft
Elevators without shaft
explosion-proof elevators with ATEX approval
Elevators with special hygiene requirements
vandal resistant elevators according to EN 81-71
Elevators exposed to the weather
burglar-proof elevators
amagnetic elevators for hospitals in the field of MRI

Residential buildings

Regardless of whether it is a high-rise building with a high number of trips or a small single-family house with minimal use. With our product lines, we offer reliable solutions for all requirements. There are countless types of construction with a multitude of technical options. EMCH offers strong product lines. With the EMCHMaster you benefit from the highest flexibility, completely Swiss-made. Thereby we rely on technologies and variable drive concepts. The STANDARDLIFTEMCH fits into a standardized lift shaft and is made from European production. You will be surprised by the wide range of equipment options. Because what we modestly call "standard", sets new standards on the market.

Commercial buildings

EMCH has the right lift for every need. You are looking for the greatest possible flexibility in terms of shaft dimensions and the associated space utilization? Your lift should have a high-quality standard and be extremely reliable so that your investment pays off over decades. The life expectancy of an EMCHMaster elevator is well over 40 years. By using components that are freely available on the market, the procurement of spare parts is guaranteed for decades. Our credo has proven itself: Mass elevator instead of mass production!

Hospitals

High technical competence paired with reliability - that's EMCH. Tomorrow's technology with yesterday's experience! This is confirmed by clinics and hospitals, who rely on a lift that is tailored to their individual requirements. The be-all and end-all for efficient operation. No matter whether passenger, goods, or bed elevator. Together with we develop and build exactly the lift that you need and what you want. In a new construction project or as part of a refurbishment project with retrofitting. With our optimized shaft dimensions, you will always find a suitable solution. Payloads between 200 and 3500kg or even larger are possible.

Residence halls

Our EMCHMaster passenger and goods elevators are the ideal solutions to meet the operational and transport needs of residents, employees, and visitors. The compact design helps to optimize space requirements. In the unlikely event of a power outage, the optional emergency evacuation system, which is available as an option, ensures that transports passengers safely to the next floor, where the doors automatically open. automatically to allow passengers to exit. This option is also available in our STANDARDLIFTEMCH line. A good feeling of safety.

Trade/Industry

Our EMCHMaster goods elevators are designed for commercial, industrial continuous operation. The elevators are equipped with components of the highest quality components, which ensure trouble-free elevator operation ensure trouble-free elevator operation even under extremely high demands. The components used are gearless premium motors for rope-mechanical systems or regulated controlled hydraulic power units. The hydraulic drive is still the most robust and efficient drive system, especially with the most robust and efficient drive system. Through modern inverters, we achieve low energy consumption and optimize the noise level.

Gastronomy and Hotel industry

From the unique design solution for the lobby to the fully customizable EMCHMaster elevator for transporting guests and goods to the transport, to the small goods elevator for the kitchen. You will find the right solution for all applications. suitable solution. Our sound-optimized dampen vibrations and the high-quality guide rollers guarantee an exceptionally long service life. Our small goods elevators comply with EN 81-3 and can be supplied with self-supporting steel supplied.

Car/Parking

We offer a selection of car elevators that move vehicles from one floor to another in an efficient and space-saving way. Thus, the parking garage in the basement can be or, for those who prefer, the vehicle can be parked on the residential floor. Expensive ramps and driveways ramps and driveways are a thing of the past. The stress on the material is particularly high in-car elevators. particularly, in addition, the reliability and availability of the elevator are even more important.
Unpleasant for those who must take a cab to work in the morning. Thanks to components, our products are particularly robust and reliable. The best prerequisite for trouble-free operation in tough everyday use.

«The suspended, fully glazed lift in the Alcohol Administration building in Bern, designed to be subjected exclusively to tensile forces, demonstrated the exceptional innovative strength of EMCH’s engineers in 1995. Technical and artisanal mastery combine to create a timeless aesthetic power. When it came to sketching a connection between the Kirchenfeld Bridge and the Schwellenmätteli, the Bernese company—highly esteemed among architects—designed a bow-shaped lift that, unfortunately, was never built, following the semicircular arches of the bridge. Futuristic and breathtaking, far ahead of its time.» Rolf Mühlethaler | Architect BSA SIA | Bern

«At EMCH, people always have an open ear for the concerns of architects. Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that there are team members at EMCH who are architects themselves? They understand that, especially in renovation projects and listed buildings, shaft geometries are often strictly predefined and almost always extremely tight. And yet, EMCH has consistently managed to get the most out of such situations with smart ideas—and, incidentally, to build beautiful lifts as well. The word ‘impossible’ is something I have never heard in this context.» Elisabeth Boesch | Martin & Elisabeth Boesch Architects ETH SIA BSA | Zurich

«I am fascinated by the way EMCH works. From the very first meetings, the people involved take ownership of the project and do everything they can to bring the other party’s ideas and visions to life. At EMCH, there is no such thing as a no-go; the shared search for the best solution is always at the forefront. This has not changed throughout my professional life – for more than 25 years, I have benefited from EMCH’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and seamless processes in our collaboration.» Martin Gsteiger | Dipl. Architect HTL SIA | 3B Architekten AG | Bern

«EMCH is a perfect match for me. Like me, their specialists are committed to developing a specific, original solution for every project rather than simply copying previous designs for convenience. For EMCH and for me, each lift exists only once. This openness to new ideas, this joy in innovation, and this willingness to take risks are what convince me. Together, we create products that meet the technical requirements of a building and harmonise with my architectural language.» Tilla Theus | Architect ETH / SIA / BSA | Zurich

«From the Amthaus in Bern to the Swisscom Business Park in Ittigen – two generations of glass lifts: In 1980, our office, together with EMCH, developed the prototype of the very first glass lift in Switzerland for the Amthaus Bern, positioned at the striking architectural interface between the old and the new building. The glass lift became a significant marker for vertical circulation within the complex and made it easier for visitors to orient themselves inside the building. This collaboration with EMCH — successful in all its facets — was continued 32 years later, a full generation on, with Bernhard Emch during the development of the glass lifts for the Swisscom Business Park in Ittigen. Once again, the task was to give the vertical connection in the central atrium of the building an appropriate architectural expression and to turn the ride in the lift into a small experience. This renewed collaboration resulted in an outstanding architectural outcome, aesthetically refined down to the very last detail. We look forward to continuing our cooperation — perhaps with the next generation.» Peter Breil | Architect | Atelier 5 Architects Ltd | Bern

«As an innovative architect, I depend on competent specialists. Working with EMCH is always excellent. New, unconventional ideas are welcomed and developed further in a constructive way, backed by extensive technical expertise. Both in the planning phase and during execution, EMCH is an important project partner for me.» Andreas Ramseier | Ramseier & Associates Ltd | Zurich

«The exceptional is everyday for us, as we specialise in elevator systems with extraordinary requirements.» Bernhard Emch | Director | EMCH Elevators Ltd | Bern

«Assembling a lift is like putting together a complex puzzle. Once, in Oetwil am See near Zurich, my task was to install a round glass lift. I received a box full of parts. The site manager asked me what it was. ‘Das isch dr Lift.’ He didn’t believe me, but I started assembling everything step by step. He was amazed.» Fritz Wittwer | Technician since 1989 | EMCH Elevators Ltd

Planning
& technique

Online planning tools are not the be-all and end-all. Our elevators are not standardized mass products. We start where our competitors know the limits of their products. That's why we do not offer classic technical documentation or planning documents or planning tools. Successful elevator planning requires the knowledge of specialists - and EMCH is the right partner for you. is the right place. We are convinced that personal contact and with one of our elevators architects and technicians will lead you faster and more efficiently to your goal. Please contact us or describe your request in our live chat. We will answer you immediately. You will also find many application examples in our online magazine. The newsletter brings you technical news regularly directly to your mailbox.