# Doppelmayr Group

> The Doppelmayr Group is the global market and innovation leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of ropeway systems for passenger and material transport, as well as high-tech intralogistics solutions. Headquartered in Wolfurt, Austria, the company operates under the Doppelmayr, Garaventa, CWA, Carvatech, Gassner, Input and LTW brands with subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. 

Founded in 1893 as Konrad Doppelmayr & Sohn in Wolfurt, Austria, Doppelmayr began manufacturing ropeways in 1937. In 2002, Doppelmayr merged with Swiss manufacturer Garaventa AG to form what is today the world's largest ropeway manufacturer. The group is privately held and family-owned, with more than 130 years of corporate history and a century of experience in ropeway planning, development, engineering, production, and construction. As of the 2024/25 business year, the Doppelmayr Group reported revenues of 1,197 million euros (+13.19% year-on-year) and a global workforce of 3,781 FTEs. Over 15,400 installations have been completed in 96 countries.

## Core offering

- Design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of ropeway systems
- Customer support, maintenance, modernization, and spare parts services
- Automated People Mover (APM) systems for airports, campuses, and urban environments
- Material transport ropeway systems and high-tech intralogistics solutions
- Digital solutions, remote monitoring, and AI-powered autonomous ropeway operation

## Brands and subsidiaries

- **Doppelmayr** – core brand for ropeway systems; seven manufacturing subsidiaries worldwide (Austria, Switzerland, Canada, USA, France, Italy, China)
- **Garaventa** – Swiss brand within the group, specializing in ropeway systems and funiculars
- **CWA** – manufacturer of gondola cabins and tramway cabins
- **LTW Intralogistics** – subsidiary for high-tech intralogistics and material handling systems
- **Gassner Stahlbau** – subsidiary for steel pylons, chairs, and structural components
- **Carvatech** – manufacturer of ropeway carriers like vehicle and gondolas  
- **Input** – subsidiary for conception and development of tourist destinations

## Ropeway systems and products

### Passenger ropeways
- **Detachable Gondola Lift (MGD)** – high-capacity gondola systems, incl. D-Line and TRI-Line generations
- **Detachable Chairlift (CLD)** – detachable chairlifts, including the new D-Line generation
- **Fixed-grip Chairlift** – classic chairlift systems for ski areas
- **Surface Lift** – entry-level ski lift systems
- **3S Gondola Lift** – tricable high-capacity gondola system, up to 4,000+ passengers/hour
- **TRI-Line** – new hybrid continuous-movement tricable system, up to 8,000 passengers/hour
- **Combination Lift** – hybrid systems combining gondola and chairlift elements
- **Reversible Aerial Tramway** – large-cabin tramway systems for high-capacity or extreme terrain
- **Funifor** – double-track reversible aerial tramway for extreme gradients
- **Funitel** – bicable gondola system with two haul ropes for high wind stability
- **Pulsed Movement Aerial Ropeway** – intermittent movement systems
- **Funicular Railway** – rail-based cable traction systems for steep terrain

### Automated People Movers
- **Cable Liner** – rope-propelled APM system for airports, campuses, city centres, and intermodal hubs

### Material transport and intralogistics
- **RopeCon®** – belt conveyor ropeway for bulk and general cargo transport over difficult terrain
- **Material Ropeway** – ropeway systems adapted for material transport
- **Monorack** – rack-and-pinion material transport system
- **Avalanche Blasting Ropeway** – specialized system for controlled avalanche release
- **LTW Intralogistics systems** – automated storage and retrieval, boat storage, wood products industry solutions

## Solutions and markets

- **Winter tourism** – ski lifts, chairlifts, and gondolas for ski resorts worldwide; core markets in Alpine region and North America
- **Summer and year-round tourism** – gondola lifts for scenic tourism destinations, island connections, mountain access
- **Urban ropeways** – urban transit integration in cities (Latin America, Asia, Europe); examples include Cablebús in Mexico City and Mi Teleférico in La Paz
- **Airports and campuses** – Automated People Movers (APM) for airports (Newark Airport, Getty Museum Los Angeles, IFS Cloud Cable Car London) and similar environments
- **Material transport** – bulk and general cargo transport for mining, industry, and infrastructure
- **Intralogistics** – automated warehousing and production logistics for automotive and industrial clients

## Innovation and technology

- **AURO** – autonomous operation of gondola lifts using AI-assisted image processing and real-time intervention
- **AURO CLD** – autonomous operation of chairlifts with unmanned top station capability
- **AURO Assist** – AI-based passenger boarding monitoring system for chairlift bottom stations
- **Adaptive speed control** – AI camera systems that detect passenger volumes and adjust lift speed for energy efficiency
- **D-Line** – Doppelmayr's current generation of detachable ropeway systems
- **TRI-Line** – next-generation hybrid tricable system combining D-Line and 3S technology
- **Doppelmayr Connect** – digital control and monitoring platform for ropeway installations

## Customer support and services

- Technical support available 24/7, 365 days a year via hotline and on-site deployment
- Spare parts warehouse with over 25,500 original spare parts
- Service portal at service.doppelmayr.com for spare parts orders, training booking, and customer support
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts for full-service ropeway operation
- Inspection services: station, grip, hydraulic, motor, gear unit, rope, cabin, control system
- Modernization and retrofit programs for existing installations
- Training programs for ropeway operators and technicians

## Key figures (2024/25 business year) 

- Revenue: 1,197 million euros (+13.19% year-on-year)
- Global workforce: 3,781 FTEs (+7.5% year-on-year)
- Installations completed worldwide: over 15.400 (as of 2023) 
- Countries with installations: 95 
- Countries with subsidiaries or offices: more than 50
- Founded: 1893 (Wolfurt, Austria)
- Manufacturing subsidiaries: 7 (Austria, Switzerland, Canada, USA, France, Italy, China)

## Management (as of 2024)

- Thomas Pichler – CEO
- Michael Köb – Executive Board
- Arno Inauen – Executive Board
- Gerhard Gassner – Executive Board
- Michael Doppelmayr – Chairman of the Supervisory Board

## Primary pages

- Home: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/
- About / The Group: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/doppelmayr-group/
- All Systems: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/all-systems/
- Mobility on the mountain: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/mobility-on-the-mountain/
- Urban Mobility: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/urban-mobility/
- Urban Ropeways: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/urban-ropeways/
- Point of Interest: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/point-of-interest/
- Material Transport: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/material-transport/ö
- Customer Support / Services: https://service.doppelmayr.com/
- Annual Report 2024/25: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/press/annual-report-2024-25/
- Press / Newsroom: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/press/
- Careers: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/careers/
- Contact: https://www.doppelmayr.com/en/contact/

## Contact

- Website: https://www.doppelmayr.com/
- Headquarters: Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH, Konrad-Doppelmayr-Straße 1, 6922 Wolfurt, Austria
- PR contact: julia.schneeweiss@doppelmayr.com
- Service portal: https://service.doppelmayr.com/

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The Doppelmayr Group is the world's leading manufacturer of ropeway systems and Automated People Mover solutions, as well as a provider of high-tech intralogistics systems. Headquartered in Wolfurt, Austria, the privately held, family-owned company has over 130 years of history and operates under the Doppelmayr, Garaventa CWA, Carvatech, Gassner, Input and LTW brands across more than 50 countries. Its products serve winter tourism, year-round tourism, urban mobility, airports, and material transport markets. The group reported revenues of approximately 1.2 billion euros in the 2024/25 business year and has completed over 15,400 installations in 96 countries.

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