A proven technology leader 

KONE is the industry forerunner in technological innovations. KONE is committed to offering high quality, innovative and energy efficient People Flow™ solutions that make travel within and between buildings as smooth as possible.

A history of innovation

KONE’s history of innovation is one of the company’s success factors. KONE has always provided a systematic and long-term investment into its R&D capabilities. In its striving towards serving customers to perfection, KONE explores technologies in other industries and monitors changing markets, trends, customer needs, and working methods. KONE has introduced a wide range of major innovations throughout the years.

  
Quality is always a priority

Ensuring the high quality of all KONE products and services is crucial for the company and it is one of the cornerstones of its strategy. KONE is constantly monitoring the quality of its products and facilities as well as the performance of the equipment after it is installed.

KONE's innovations and solutions:

KONE EcoDisc® motor

Cut energy consumption inside your buildings. The award winning, energy efficient KONE EcoDisc motor offers lowered energy consumption,  improved ride quality reduced demands on building space and load, and greater reliability.

KONE MonoSpace® elevator

Save money and increase your rentable building space. The KONE MonoSpace makes elevator machine rooms unnecessary, requiring less space than other elevators.

It also reduces energy consumption, weighs less, and has a long service life.

KONE MiniSpace™ elevator

Reduce energy costs, save on space, and get a smooth, comfortable ride. With a machine room the same size as its shaft, the KONE MiniSpace needs only 40% of the space compared to a conventional traction elevator.

Powered by the KONE Eco-Disc, this gearless elevator solution has smooth high-speed acceleration and gentle, yet accurate braking, and is an ideal fit for high-rise buildings.

KONE MaxiSpace™ modernization solution

A revolutionary elevator solution which can transform your elevator from an ageing, uncertain performer into an attractive, energy efficient machine.

The solution can increase car space by up to 50% and reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. The method also ensures that minimum disruptions are done to the building during the installation period.

KONE EcoMod™ escalator modernization

An innovative and systematic approach to replacing the entire workings of your escalator. The solution delivers brand new technology without expensive and disruptive truss removal.

The solution also reduces the energy consumption and operating costs of the new and installed equipment.

KONE InnoTrack™ autowalk

Move people quickly and smoothly over long distances. KONE InnoTrack autowalks are easy to install without making changes to floor structures, and their modular design means you can easily change their length or location.

KONE JumpLift construction time elevator

KONE JumpLift is a construction time elevator with a temporary machine room that can be moved upwards as construction progresses.

KONE JumpLift advantages: enables a faster, safer construction process, earlier closing of the facade, reduced down-time, and safer transportation in all waether conditions.

KONE Polaris™ - destination control system

KONE Polaris increases elevator handling capacity, improves passenger comfort and reduces waiting times.

It also improves security through integration to the building’s access control system.

KONE IDE300™

The KONE IDE300™  access system integrates automatic building doors and elevators. It provides easy, hands free access to buildings and elevators.

IDE300 also recognizes the resident, opens the door, turns on the lights, calls the elevator and takes the residents automatically to their home floor

Tytyri - the world’s highest elevator test shaft

Tytyri is located in Finland and it has been in operation since 1998.
It's located in a 350 meters deep limestone mineshaft.

Vertical travel distance 317 m
Max. theoretical speed 17 m/s
Max. suspended load 50 tn

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One of the world's most innovative companies

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