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Alwin Berninger appointed CEO of Norvestor’s elevator aftermarket platform.

[Steinfurt], July 24, 2026 – Effective July 1, 2026, Alwin Berninger takes over as CEO of Norvestor’s elevator aftermarket platform consisting of the companies L+L, CPM and NDC. The goal is to consistently align the group around its core strengths: a comprehensive portfolio with the highest service quality and fastest delivery capability in the market. With Berninger’s appointment, Norvestor is backing an experienced executive to strategically bring the portfolio companies together and further strengthen their market position.

Statement by Alwin Berninger, CEO:

“We will specifically accelerate the group’s further growth through internationalization and innovation.”

Statement by Tor Erling Gunnerød, Partner at Norvestor and Chairman of the Advisory Board L+L:

"With Alwin Berninger, we have found the right leader to accelerate this platform's growth. The combination of L+L, CPM, and NDC is a strong foundation for a global leader in mission-critical elevator aftermarket solutions, and Alwin's background in complex technical environments positions him well to execute on exactly that ambition."

Alwin Berninger, L+L, CPM Engineering
Email: alwin.berninger@lul-ing.de

Tor Erling Gunnerød, Norvestor
Email: te.gunnerod@norvestor.com

Anton-Moritz Oliver, Norvestor
Email: amo@norvestor.com

About Langer & Laumann

L+L is a leading specialist in retrofit drive and control systems and critical elevator door components, with a strong market position in the DACH region. The company serves elevator OEMs, service companies and property owners with high-quality solutions for elevator modernisation and reliable operation. Read more at www.lul-ing.de/en/

About Complete Plant Maintenance Engineering

Complete Plant Maintenance Engineering Ltd is a UK-based provider of elevator electronics and industrial electromechanical maintenance services. CPM focuses on the maintenance and modernisation of critical elevator components, offering 24/7 service solutions to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operation for its customers across the UK. Read more at cpm-uk.com and ndc-uk.com

Langer + Laumann Group acquires a majority stake in CPM and NDC

The Langer + Laumann Group has acquired a majority stake in the British company Complete Plant Maintenance Engineering Ltd. (CPM) and its subsidiary Northern Drives & Controls Ltd. (NDC). The transaction is taking place as part of the existing partnership with our majority shareholder, Norvestor IX SCSp.

CPM and NDC are UK-based providers of repair, replacement and support services, with a particular focus on drive technology and power electronics for lifts, industry and solar applications. This investment brings additional expertise, enabling us to expand our technical capabilities in a targeted manner without compromising our clear focus on lift applications.

The merger will create an expanded platform in the European lift aftermarket, with a stronger presence in the UK, continental Europe and the US.

Langer + Laumann’s core business remains the lift sector. In addition to this, we already offer solutions for automated applications in the machine tools, windows and doors sectors.

This step enables us to:

a wider and more diverse range of solutions for the modernisation, repair and maintenance of lift systems,
additional technical expertise across the value chain for critical lift components,
an improved international positioning of the affiliated companies,
the exploitation of synergies in development, service and logistics to further improve availability, response times and service quality.

Together with CPM and NDC, we are taking a decisive step towards further developing our range of services and strengthening our long-term position in the European lift aftermarket. At the same time, we are systematically expanding our existing business areas in order to offer our customers an even wider range of innovative solutions in the future.

The merger will not affect existing contracts, procedures or contacts at Langer + Laumann. The usual business relationships and processes will remain unchanged.

Further information on the companies involved can be found at:

Complete Plant Maintenance Engineering (CPM): www.cpm-uk.com
Northern Drives & Controls (NDC): www.ndc-uk.com
Norvestor: www.norvestor.com