KONE's new modernization solution will ease the lives of residents by offering the shortest elevator downtime
KONE Corporation, press release, January 23, 2014
KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, today revealed its
newest innovation in elevator modernization technology, the KONE NanoSpace(TM).
It is a machine-room-less elevator full-replacement solution, where an old
elevator is replaced by a modern one with the industry's shortest downtime. The
new KONE NanoSpace can replace an old elevator in as little as two weeks
compared to the industry average of six, significantly improving the comfort of
residents living in multi-floor buildings. This is enabled by the new innovative
technology, optimized installability and streamlined planning process. In
addition, KONE NanoSpace offers maximized space efficiency, best-in-class ride
comfort and excellent eco-efficiency.
Elevator modernization is an important issue in today's cities where urban
infrastructure is aging. For example in Europe and in the United States, more
than half of the elevators in use are over 20 years old*. Modernizing an
elevator enhances safety, accessibility and comfort. As populations age, smooth
and convenient people flow becomes essential.
KONE NanoSpace provides up to 50% more space inside the elevator compared to
older elevators, with no changes to the existing shaft. This is made possible by
a highly compact design and the new KONE HybridHoisting(TM) system, which
combines belt and rope technologies in a completely new way - the belt moves the
elevator and the ropes suspend the car in the shaft. A bigger car, wide-opening
automatic doors, smooth leveling, silent operation and visually appealing design
matching the building's architecture all further improve the convenience of
residents. KONE NanoSpace also significantly reduces energy consumption: the new
solution is up to 70% more energy efficient compared to old elevators in use.
"As an innovative company, KONE is constantly looking for better modernization
solutions for our customers and their tenants, improving both products and the
processes. In KONE NanoSpace, the heart of the innovation is in the process
perfection. We have designed every step of the new replacement process to make
elevator modernization as smooth as possible," says Pekka Kemppainen, Executive
Vice President for Service Business, KONE Corporation.
Modernization business accounts for 16% of KONE's global sales. Elevator
modernization solutions range from small updates to full-replacement solutions.
"We see a lot of potential in the modernization business especially in Europe
and North America, where the equipment base is rapidly getting older. Also Asia
will be an important modernization market for us in the near future - at the
moment, two thirds of the new elevator installations are conducted in Asia,"
continues Kemppainen.
KONE NanoSpace will be available in the European markets during 2014.
For further information, please contact:
Anne Korkiakoski, EVP, Marketing & Communications, KONE Corporation, tel.
+358 204 75 4775, anne.korkiakoski@kone.com
Previously published KONE press releases are available at www.kone.com/press.
Images are available in KONE's online image bank.
* European Lift Association (ELA), National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII)
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|What is new with the KONE NanoSpace(TM) elevator modernization solution |
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|Industry's shortest downtime |Maximized space efficiency |
|- The new elevator can be up and running|- The most space efficient full- |
|as quickly as in two weeks, compared to |replacement elevator solution |
|the industry average downtime of six |available in the market |
|weeks |- The size of the elevator car can be|
|- Enabled by the new innovative |increased by as much as 50% |
|technology, optimized installability and|- Enabled by thinner balancing |
|streamlined process |weights, smaller pulleys, and compact|
| |safety devices |
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|Excellent eco-efficiency |Best-in-class ride comfort |
|- Up to 70% more energy-efficient |- A bigger car with wide-opening |
|compared to traditional hydraulic and 2-|automatic doors, smooth leveling, and|
|speed geared elevators |silent operation |
|- Improved hoisting system to achieve |Â - Centralized hoisting and load- |
|absolute traction |weighing device guarantee an easy, |
|- Low-energy LED lighting and energy- |steady ride |
|efficient standby solutions to cut the |- Pit-based machinery reduces noise |
|power consumption |in and outside the car |
| |- Aesthetic experience matching the |
| |buildings architecture |
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About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The
company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the
past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic
building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and
maintenance. The company'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. In 2012, KONE had annual net sales of EUR
6.3 billion and around 40,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
www.kone.com
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