Smart, flexible elevator upgrades

With modular packages installed in as little as one week, KONE Upgrade is the faster, easier way to extend your elevator's lifespan and improve uptime with fewer disruptions.

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Why upgrade?

Fast improvements, lasting value

Upgrade early, save time and skip the stress. Our modular packages are quick to install, keeping your building running smoothly and your people in your building happy during renovation. In fact, they'll barely notice we were there.

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    Upgrade early and save time

    Start your upgrade journey early. Make step-by-step improvements with a modular approach to modernization. Long disruptions avoided, repair needs reduced. Just elevators that run reliably, day in, day out.

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    Unlock a digitally enabled service

    Maximize elevator uptime with predictive maintenance. With real-time monitoring and data analysis, we identify and fix faults before they become problems. And you'll get instant transparency into your equipment's performance thanks to timely insights.

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    Make your investments work harder

    Plan your investments with confidence with a proactive lifecycle roadmap and let your data and priorities steer the decisions towards a smarter, more sustainable future. You'll save energy and extend your equipment's life.

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Flexible upgrades on your terms

Address what matters most in your building with quick-to-install upgrades that improve reliability, safety, energy costs, and passenger experience. Every upgrade starts with electrification and signalization as the essential foundation, with additional modular packages chosen based on your priorities and budget.

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    Electrification and signalization

    Modernizing the core of your elevator reduces unexpected callouts and lowers energy costs. Built-in connectivity enables predictive maintenance and faster fault resolution.

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    Upgrade hoisting

    Get a significant speed increase and improved traffic handling during peak hours. Leveling accuracy and safety are corrected for a smooth, quiet ride.

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    Refit doors

    Better performance, reduced noise, and enhanced safety without adding weight or space. Modern doors sense and respond to people, keeping every passenger safe.

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    Renew car decoration

    Refresh the interior with modern wall finishes, lighting, floors, and handrails. A cost-effective way to modernize your MonoSpace and enhance the appeal of your building.

Benefits over time

Modernization that's fast, digital and sustainable

Thanks to new technology, disruptions to your tenants' lives can be kept to an absolute minimum whilst delivering the highest possible return on investment. With KONE Upgrade, your elevator won't just last longer, it'll perform better and cost less over time.

  • Fast

    1 week

    Installation even within 1 week

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  • Digital

    80 %

    Up to 80% of issues found by predictive maintenance.

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  • Sustainable

    70 %

    Up to 70% energy savings

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KONE MonoSpace upgrade DX

A new life for your KONE MonoSpace

KONE MonoSpace upgrade DX

KONE MonoSpace Upgrade DX is a purpose-built upgrade package for MonoSpace elevators, designed to bring your elevator back to the start of its lifetime and give you more years of smooth operation.

How does it work?

Fast installation, easy maintenance

Upgrading your elevator can be simple but it's a commitment, and finding a partner that can deliver precisely to your needs across budget and building type is essential. Our experts are trained to ensure the least disruption to people flow in your building and understand that not everything needs updating at once.

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    1. Planning

    • Together, we identify your unique needs with a detailed site survey.
    • A detailed schedule and cost breakdown is provided.
    • Budgeting, financing and subsidies are discussed.
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    2. Safety

    • Permits, plans and calculations are approved by authorities.
    • Floors, walls and walkways are protected.
    • Dust and noise are kept to a minimum and building users are able to move around safely.
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    3. Installation

    • A KONE project manager ensures proactive communication keeps all stakeholders up-to-date.
    • Quick installation saves time and minimizes property damage.
    • Reusing serviceable parts is more sustainable.
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    4. Elevators in use

    • We think long-term to find the best maintenance plan for you.
    • A connected elevator enables predictive maintenance.
    • Maintenance activities are optimized with a proactive approach.

Maintenance solutions

Digital from day one

Every elevator upgrade includes built-in connectivity – giving you access to an industry-leading digitally enabled service that maximizes elevator uptime with the highest standards of cybersecurity.

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    Full transparency

    Get real-time updates and actionable insights into the performance of your equipment and extend its lifetime. View your elevator's status in our digital customer portal.

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    Predictive maintenance

    Predictive maintenance finds 80% of issues. With real-time monitoring and data analysis, we identify and fix faults before they become problems.

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE

    Remote service

    Our remote service resolves issues and entrapments within minutes, no need to wait for an on-site technician. Enjoy maximum cybersecurity for your peace of mind.

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Operate sustainably to save carbon emissions and running costs

  • Retain up to

    88 %

    of materials.

     

    Only outdated or inefficient components are replaced to extend equipment lifetime, saving materials to cut carbon with minimal building CO2 impact.

  • Up to

    70 %

    energy savings.

     

    You can achieve energy savings of up to 70% with our upgrades, ranging from retrofitting LED lights to replacing the elevator drive with energy regeneration technology.

  • Save up to

    78 %

    embodied CO₂ emissions

     

    By upgrading your elevator you can save up to 78% in CO2 emissions, from planning to handover, in comparison to replacing your elevator with an entirely new one.

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Frequently asked questions

If you're planning on elevator remodelling, our experts will prepare a tailored budget around your needs, taking into account existing equipment status, traffic and building type.

Elevator upgrades involve improvements to specific equipment parts, like the elevator control system or elevator interior remodelling, as and when you need. Elevator replacement involves removal of your old escalator and installation of new equipment.

Our experts can guide you throughout the planning process, assessing your equipment's status and making recommendations as to when and how you should upgrade.

Elevator refurbishment can involve aesthetic improvements that make travel more pleasant, or upgrades to machinery like hoisting or the elevator controller that improve performance.

Every project is managed by our world class technicians, with the aim of creating the least amount of disruption to traffic in your building.