KONE to modernize elevators and escalators at Los Angeles
International Airport
KONE Corporation, press release, July 8, 2009
KONE was awarded a contract to provide a mix of new installations and
modernization to all elevators and escalators at the Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) in the United States of America. The
contract covers maintenance, new installation, equipment repairs and
upgrades in each of the eight terminals at LAX and is estimated to be
worth more than EUR 16 million. The order was booked in the second
quarter of 2009.
The project represents a significant investment by the Los Angeles
Board of Airport Commissioners to not only ensure that LAX is in
compliance with all current health, safety and environmental
standards, but to also provide dependable, and quality in-terminal
transportation options for passengers and airport employees. An
estimated 59 million people travel through LAX every year, making it
one of the busiest airports in the United States. Therefore, it's
critical that the elevators, escalators and autowalks work smoothly
and efficiently to get passengers to their desired destination. The
project is the first of four phases planned at LAX.
"Besides serving the United States' second largest city, LAX is the
western gateway for many foreign visitors. It's important that they
can travel throughout the airport complex, from arrival to departure,
with ease," says Vance Tang, KONE EVP and Area Director for the
Americas. "This project is another opportunity for KONE to support
the needs of our customers by improving the people flow within their
facilities while delivering energy savings through eco-efficient
technology."
KONE will look to utilize energy-saving products that will help
increase the overall sustainability of LAX's current transportation
systems. The modernization of the equipment will begin in September
2009 in Terminals 2, 3, 5 and 6. The project is estimated to be
completed by July 2011.
About KONE
KONE's objective is to offer the best people flow experience by
developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move
smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an
increasingly urbanizing environment. KONE provides its customers with
industry-leading elevators, escalators and innovative solutions for
modernization and maintenance, and is one of the global leaders in
its industry. In 2008, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 4.6 billion
and over 34,800 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
www.kone.com
For further information, please contact:
Anne Korkiakoski, Executive Vice President, Marketing &
Communications, tel. +358 (0)204 75 4547
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