KONE is a company specialized in the design, production, maintenance and modernization of
elevators, escalators, moving walkways and
automatic building doors. The company’s mission is to improve the flow of urban life, making the movement of people within residential, commercial, office and infrastructure buildings safer, more efficient and more reliable. The concept of
People Flow® summarizes KONE’s approach to design: every building has different functions, users and requirements, and calls for solutions capable of optimizing accessibility, comfort, safety and energy efficiency throughout the entire life cycle of the system.
KONE elevators: solutions for low-, mid- and high-rise buildings
The KONE range includes
elevators for new buildings, replacement projects and modernization works, with solutions designed for buildings of different heights and uses. At the heart of production is KONE EcoDisc® technology, a compact and efficient hoisting motor that has helped redefine industry standards. Its application in
KONE MonoSpace®, introduced in 1996, brought to market the first
machine-room-less elevator, a solution intended for low- and mid-rise buildings that optimizes available space, reduces energy consumption and improves ride comfort. For renovation projects, KONE offers solutions such as
KONE NanoSpace™, developed to replace existing systems with compact components and a larger car, without modifying the shaft. The KONE HybridHoisting™ system also helps reduce energy consumption and operating costs. For high-rise buildings, KONE UltraRope® is a super-lightweight technology designed to increase elevator efficiency, durability and reliability, reducing the drawbacks associated with traditional steel ropes, such as high moving masses, elongation and higher energy consumption.
KONE, escalators, moving walkways and technologies for People Flow®
Alongside elevators, KONE develops
escalators and
moving walkways for public buildings, shopping centers, transport infrastructures and high-traffic spaces. The solutions are designed to combine safety, service continuity, energy savings and design quality. The company also offers replacement and modernization systems that make it possible to update the technology of existing installations without fully removing the structures in place, reducing time, costs and operational impact. Technological research plays a central role in KONE’s identity: over time, the company has developed drive and control systems based on advanced information technologies, with a focus on quiet operation, smooth travel and the reduction of wasted energy. With more than 400,000 customers served worldwide, KONE works with construction companies, property owners, building managers, developers, architects, public bodies and consultants, offering integrated solutions for vertical and horizontal mobility in contemporary buildings.
