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KONE ECO-EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS, SERVICES, AND OPERATIONS Pioneering eco-efficiency

Pioneering eco-efficiency As urban areas continue to grow, concern for our environment increases, and the cost of energy rises, the challenge is to design buildings that are environmentally efficient and to ensure a smooth flow of people. KONE tackles the challenges of the future by developing eco-efficient solutions and services and by making sure our own operations are as environmentally efficient as possible. Environmental Excellence – KONE’s strategic initiative n KONE solutions. We offer industry-leading escalator, lift, and door solutions that help our customers save energy and costs,...

16:15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, LONDON Helping Jack and his family reduce the carbon footprint of their building with every lift ride. By developing eco-efficient hoisting machines, regenerative drives, LED lights, and standby solutions, KONE has cut the energy consumption of its lifts by over 70% during 2008–2012. And, as Jack gets older, we at KONE are confident that less and less energy will be needed to lift him. KONE lift’s energy consumption Lighting The calculation is based on a lift speed of 1 m/s, a load of 630 kg, 150,000 starts/year, an average travel distance of 9 m and 4 floors.

Eco-efficiency in our solutions We offer industry-leading solutions that help our customers save energy and costs, while at the same time create buildings in which people can move around smoothly, safely, and comfortably. KONE has cut the energy consumption of its volume lifts by over 70% during 2008–2012. KONE EcoDisc ® hoisting machine Regenerative solution LED lighting Standby solutions Lubrication-free step chain Destination control system Regenerative solution Eco-efficient operation KONE EcoMod™ modernisation KONE Direct Drive Energy-efficient sliding door Eco-efficient solutions for...

Pioneering eco-efficient innovations – key milestones 1987: V3F frequency converter launched, improving energy efficiency of KONE hoisting machines. 1991: KONE becomes the first company to utilise regenerative drives in its lifts. 1993: The energy-efficient planetary gear for escalators is introduced. 1996: The first machine-room-less lift, KONE MonoSpace®, is launched, providing up to 70% energy savings compared to conventional technology. 2004: The KONE EcoMod™ solution is launched, enabling modernisation of escalators without removing the truss, saving construction time and materials....

Eco-efficiency in our services We provide services that help our customers achieve their eco-efficiency goals in every phase of their building’s lifecycle – from designing and constructing the building to maintaining and modernising it. We pay careful attention to the way our services are produced and delivered to ensure that they create as little environmental impact as possible. Supporting green building design Eco-efficient construction Environmental product declarations about the environmental impact of KONE products. Efficient installation processes and methods that reduce the number...

Efficient maintenance processes Regular professional maintenance that helps prevent breakdowns and increases equipment lifetime. n Route-planning technology to optimise technicians’ driving routes, thereby reducing emissions. n Wireless technology and remote monitoring solutions to provide technicians with real- time information, which enables better planned maintenance visits and reduces the number of unnecessary call-outs. Eco-efficiency through modernisation Up to 70% energy savings potential from lift and 40% from escalator modernisation. The thorough KONE Care for LifeTM assessment...

KONE provides innovative and eco-efficient solutions for lifts, escalators, automatic building doors and the systems that integrate them with today’s intelligent buildings. KONE plc Head Office KONE plc, Global House, Station Place, We support our customers every step of the way; from design, manufacturing and installation to maintenance and modernisation. KONE is a global leader in helping our customers manage the smooth flow of people and goods throughout their buildings. Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9HW sales.marketinguk@kone.com Regional Offices KONE plc, Unit 5 Beechwood , Chineham Business...