KONE EcoMod™

KONE EcoMod™ revolutionizes escalator replacement by installing brand-new modules inside your existing truss, delivering a new escalator with minimal disruption to your building – no crane, no facade demolition, no truss removal, and no full shutdowns.

KONE EcoMod™ is a revolutionary modernization method that retains the structural truss and replaces the entire escalator, so every working component is brand new, delivering the performance and safety of a brand-new escalator.

Pre-assembled modules arrive just-in-time after truss preparation, delivering a completely new escalator without truss removal.

It's ideal for transit hubs, retail centers, and busy airports, where EcoMod lets you renew your escalators without tearing out facades or interiors. And where a parallel escalator is available, it can keep running while the new system is installed, so people flow continues throughout the project.

Our collaborative process starts with a thorough site survey: our experts assess truss reusability, understand your specific needs, and tailor a streamlined, budget-conscious solution that reduces risk and disruption.

Core benefits

Why KONE EcoMod™ is the smarter choice

Keep people moving while you modernize

Upgrade escalators without shutting your building down. KONE EcoMod™ helps you keep your building open and people flowing, even in sites where traditional full replacement would be highly disruptive.
Make every ride safer, smoother and more inviting

Turn aging escalators into modern, up-to-code journeys that feel better to use and look right for your building today. You help reduce safety risk while lifting the overall user experience and visual quality.
Renew escalators in the most sustainable way

Choose a modernization method that reuses the existing truss structure instead of scrapping it. EcoMod reduces the carbon footprint of escalator renewal and, with optional energy-efficiency features, can help you reach your sustainability targets.
A modernization that pays off year after year

Invest once and gain decades of dependable performance with lower running costs. Modern components, easier maintenance, and connected services help reduce breakdowns, energy use, and unplanned spend over the escalator's lifetime.

What KONE EcoMod™ does differently

Truss reuse

No structural disruptions

Unlike full replacement that requires crane hoists, facade cuts, and floor or roof demolition, KONE EcoMod™ preserves your existing truss structure with minimal modifications, and often without the building permits or décor refinishing a full replacement would need. Ideal for hard-to-access sites like metro stations and shopping centers.
Modular logistics

Keep the building fully functional

Pre-assembled modules arrive just-in-time, with phased or off-peak scheduling that minimizes storage and site obstruction. Unlike full replacement's all-at-once shutdowns, this approach keeps buildings – and businesses – fully operational throughout the project. Parallel installations keep people moving without interruptions.
Clean installation

Reduce risk, cut costs

Fewer subcontractors are used, while dedicated KONE crews handle turnkey execution, reducing the need for general contractor coordination. KONE EcoMod™ helps keep sites cleaner, with less dust, noise, and oil handling than full replacement.
Broad compatibility

Compatible with most trusses

KONE EcoMod™ works with KONE escalators and major competitors like Otis, Schindler, Mitsubishi, and ThyssenKrupp, with a dedicated site survey ensuring a precise fit.

Lifecycle value

Unlock smarter operation and longer life

A modernized KONE EcoMod™ escalator helps reduce energy consumption, simplifies upkeep, and keeps operations running smoothly, all on a trusted KONE platform built for long-term performance. The result: lower running costs, fewer surprises, and a consistently better experience for users.

Energy savings

Save significantly on power with high‑efficiency drives, smart operating modes and LED lighting, so your modernized escalators can reach top‑tier energy performance levels compared to the equipment they replace.
Predictive maintenance

Add predictive maintenance to continuously monitor speed, temperature, vibration, people flow and energy use. Data‑driven insights help you spot issues early, reduce unplanned stoppages and plan maintenance when it best suits your operations.
Easy, cleaner maintenance

Benefit from lubrication‑free step chains, improved access and standardized components that reduce oil handling, simplify cleaning and shorten service visits – all on a current KONE escalator platform with strong spare‑parts availability.
Better journeys and long‑term building appeal

Deliver smoother, quieter rides and a fresher visual impression that fits your building today, with the option to add new features over time. Improved everyday journeys support tenant satisfaction and help protect the long‑term value of your property.

Customer success stories

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Why KONE EcoMod™ is the smarter choice

Keep people moving while you modernize

Make every ride safer, smoother and more inviting

Renew escalators in the most sustainable way

A modernization that pays off year after year

What KONE EcoMod™ does differently

No structural disruptions

Keep the building fully functional

Reduce risk, cut costs

Compatible with most trusses

Unlock smarter operation and longer life

Energy savings

Predictive maintenance

Easy, cleaner maintenance

Better journeys and long‑term building appeal

Customer success stories

Get started with KONE EcoMod™

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