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Why upgrade now?

Aging elevators cost more than you think. Most are patched for inspections, renewed too late, and maintained only in the short term. Small problems turn into big ones, resulting in more downtime.  

 

By upgrading early, you can make step-by-step improvements with a modular, digitally-enabled approach to modernization. And with the latest sustainability technology built in by default, it saves you energy and extends your equipment’s life.

 

Say goodbye to sudden breakdowns. With as little as one week of planned downtime, your elevator is designed to improve performance and support a longer service life.

Packages

What are the modular upgrade packages?

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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    Upgrade electrification and controller

    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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    Submersible application for optimal space efficiency. Improved ride quality and quieter operation.

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    Upgrade doors (partial)

    Better and more reliable performance, reduced noise, and enhanced safety. Modern doors sense and respond to people, keeping every passenger safe.

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    Renew car signalization

    Modern, design-forward signalization, offering enhanced experience for users and improving code-compliance.

How it works

One week modernization

Even well-maintained elevators will eventually need an upgrade. What if you could make your elevator better than ever, in as little as one week? Not just repaired or restored, genuinely better. As part of a one-week modernization, we’ll upgrade your elevator’s key components, ensuring it’s digitally integrated and connected to give a fast noticeable uplift. 

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    Step 1: Upgrade the essentials

    We begin every modernization with upgrading key components (electrification, controller, signalization, partail doors, power unit) to improve reliability, safety, and performance. Modernizing the core of your elevator reduces unexpected callouts and lowers energy costs.

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    Step 2: Connect your elevator

    Boost uptime and get instant insights with our digitally enabled service. With real-time monitoring and data, we find and fix faults before they become problems.

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    Step 3: Back in operation

    With as little as one week of planned downtime, your tenants will barely notice we were there, except that everything works better. You’ll keep the people in your building happy and business running with less disruption during installation.

Benefits at a glance

Modernization that’s fast, digital and sustainable

Thanks to new our revolutionary technology, disruptions to your tenants' lives can be kept to an absolute minimum whilst helping to maximize your return on investment. Your elevator won't just last longer, it'll perform better and cost less over time.

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    Installation even in 1 week. 

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    Up to 80% of issues found by predictive maintenance.

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    Up to 74% energy savings. 

Modernization explained

Fast upgrades on your terms

Our elevator upgrades are fast — often completed even in one week compared to a full replacement. Modular upgrades enable cost effective updates based on your needs and budget. ​You avoid long disruptions, reduce the need for repairs, and keep your elevator running reliably.

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What is one-week modernization?

Give your elevator a new lease on life without a major renovation. Even in one week of downtime, the essential components are upgraded to improve reliability, performance, and energy efficiency.

Less disruption. More uptime.

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    Digitally connected for more uptime

    Give your building an instant uplift with digital tools that boost uptime. Your elevator will not only deliver better user experiences with more uptime thanks to predictive maintenance and remote troubleshooting. it’ll also keep you continuously informed with real-time insights into your elevator’s status.

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    Sustainable for a longer life with energy savings

    Take the fast-track to energy savings and meet your targets with the latest sustainability features built in. KONE Modernization gives you a lifecycle plan with smart upgrades that extend your equipment's life, reduce carbon emissions, and give more back on your energy bill. 

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Smart, flexible elevator upgrades for all major brands

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Our one-week modernization focuses on the upgrades that make the biggest impact, fast. If your building needs more, our modular packages give you the freedom to choose upgrades that meet your current needs, with options to improve safety and uptime, reimagine design, and save costs.​ 

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    One-week modernization FAQ

    Before you begin your consultation, you may have specific questions about the elevator upgrade process that we can answer quickly and simply below.

    It includes upgrading key components such as electrification and control systems, along with built-in connectivity. This enables real-time monitoring,  predictive maintenance, and improved overall performance.

    Yes. Repeated repairs can quickly become expensive over time. A one-week modernization helps to address the root causes, reducing the need for ongoing fixes and giving you better control over long-term costs. 

    Typically, the elevator is out of operation for about one week. The work is carefully planned to minimize disruption and ensure a fast, predictable return to service.

    There will be a short, planned downtime, but the process is designed to minimize disruption as much as possible. Compared to longer renovation projects or unexpected breakdowns, the impact is significantly lower.

    You gain a more reliable, connected, and future-ready elevator with fewer breakdowns and less downtime, early detection of potential issues, fewer faults and entrapments over time. You’ll also enjoy improved safety and user experience, as well as greater control through real-time monitoring and data-driven insights. Other benefits include better planning with predictable maintenance and fewer unexpected disruptions, fewer repeated repairs and emergency callouts, and remote service troubleshooting capabilities.

    No problem. A one week modernization focuses on the essentials, but we can always expand the scope based on your building’s needs. We’ll help you find the right solution.