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SUMMARY
Challenge
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Upgrading and adding elevator capacity to the
entire complex, without inconveniencing the guests.
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Arranging logistics for the project due to the lack
of storage in the vicinity.
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Making sure the constant flow of visitors
experienced all the offerings of the venue.
Solution
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KONE used special tools that didn’t make much
noise when drilling to make sure the guests weren’t
disturbed.
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KONE arranged a big storage facility outside of
the city and drove materials to the site every day
to complete the project on time.
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KONE added two panoramic elevators to improve
the overall travel experience.
KONE Solutions
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KONE Care™ Maintenance
Service for 58 elevators and
14 escalators
FAST FACTS
Gothia Towers
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Completion: Tower 1: 1983,
Tower 2: 2000; Tower 3: 2014
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Modernization: Tower 1: 2012
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Height: 77–100 m
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Floors: Tower 1: 23;
Tower 2: 26; Tower 3: 29
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Building owner: The Swedish
Exhibition and Congress
Center
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Developer: The Swedish
Exhibition and Congress
Center
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Architect: White
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Contractor: Peab
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