Nothing is impossible –
that is our claim.

«The special is commonplace with us because we have specialized in lift systems with extraordinary requirements specialized.»

«At EMCH they have an open ear for the concerns of architects. Does that perhaps have something to do with the fact that the Emch crew includes people who are architects themselves? They understand that, especially with conversions and listed buildings, the shaft geometries are often mandatory and almost always extremely tight. And yet with clever ideas EMCH has always succeeded in getting the best solutions and, incidentally, in building beautiful lifts. I have never heard the word 'impossible' in this context.» Elisabeth Boesch, Martin & Elisabeth Boesch Architects ETH SIA BSA, Zurich

«The fully glazed lift in the Alcohol Board in Bern, stressed exclusively on tension, demonstrated the exceptional innovative power of EMCH's engineers in 1995. Technical mastery and craftsmanship combine to create a timeless aesthetic force. When it came to sketching a connection between the Kirchenfeld Bridge and the Schwellenmätteli, the Bernese company, highly regarded among architects, invented an arched lift - unfortunately not executed - that followed the semicircular arches of the bridge. Futuristic and breathtaking, way ahead of its time.» Rolf Mühlethaler, Architect BSA SIA, Berne

«I am fascinated by the way EMCH works. Even during the first meetings, the people involved take ownership oft he project and do everything they can to realise their counterpart's ideas and conceptions. There is no no-go at EMCH; the focus is always on finding the best solution together. Nothing has changed in this respect during my professional life - for a good 25 years now, I have benefited from the enthusiasm, professionalism and smooth processes in my collaboration with EMCH.» Martin Gsteiger, Dipl. Archtect HTL SIA,3B Architekten AG, Bern

«EMCH suits me. Like me, the experts are interested in developing a specific, original solution for each project and not simply copying earlier designs. For EMCH and me, every lift is unique. This openness to new things, this joy in innovation and this willingness to try things out are what convince me. Together, we create products that meet the technical requirements of a building and are in harmony with my architectural language." Tilla Theus, architect ETH/SIA/BSA, Zurich

«From the Amtshaus Bern to the Swisscom Business Park in Ittigen - two generations of glass lifts: In 1980, our office developed the prototype of the very first glass lift in Switzerland with EMCH for the Amtshaus Bern, at the striking structural interface between the old and new buildings. There glass lift set a significant sign for the vertical connection in the complex and made it easier for visitors to find their way around the building. We were able to continue this successful cooperation with EMCH in all its facets for 32 years - a whole generation - later with Bernhard Emch for the glass lifts in the Swisscom Businesspark Ittigen. Here, too, it was a question of giving an appropriate expression to the vertical connection in the central atrium of the building and turning the ride in the lift into a small experience. This renewed collaboration has led to a great architectural and aesthetically mature result down to the last detail. We are looking forward to further collaboration, perhaps with the next generation.» Peter Breil, Atelier 5 Architects and Planners, Bern

«As an innovative architect, I depend on competent specialists. The cooperation with EMCH is always excellent. New, unconventional ideas are taken up and constructively developed and implemented with great expertise. EMCH is an important project partner for me, both in project planning and in realisation.» Andreas Ramseier, Ramseier & Associates Ltd, Zurich

«Installing a lift is like a challenging puzzle. Once, in Oetwil am See near Zurich, my job was to install a round glass lift. I was given a box of material. The site manager asked me what it was. "That's the lift." He didn't believe it, but I began to assemble the whole thing step by step. He was amazed.» Fritz Wittwer (fitter since 1989)