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Corporation, press release, November 29, 2019
KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, today
introduces the world's first digital elevator series. With built-in
connectivity as standard, KONE DX Class elevators bring a new user
experience to life through a combination of design, technology, new
materials, apps and services.
KONE DX Class revolutionizes the role of elevators in future smart
buildings: the elevator is no longer merely a way to travel between
floors, but an integral and integrated platform that offers
intuitive, ambient and connected experiences that extend from the
lobby throughout the building. For KONE customers such as
developers and building owners, a key advantage is the ability to
adapt and upgrade the elevator experience according to needs now
and in the future.
The new KONE DX Class enables customers to tailor and plug in
additional software and services for elevators throughout the
entire lifetime of a building. By using open application
programming interfaces (APIs), KONE's approach makes it easy to
manage and integrate different devices, apps and services with new
and existing systems. For elevator passengers this brings a host of
new, multisensory experiences inside the elevator, combining
physical hardware and digital services. These can be customized
according to individual needs and preferences, bringing new levels
of ease and convenience.
"Today we are launching a world first: a ground-breaking class of
digitally-connected elevators which enable mass-customizable
services that bring convenience to customers and users," says
Henrik Ehrnrooth, KONE President and CEO. "We have worked closely
with our customers to develop and define our KONE DX Class elevator
series so it can best meet their fast-changing needs. New
technologies give us opportunities to create an integrated and
easily adaptable building experience. As buildings evolve, the
elevators can also evolve in ways we have not seen before. The KONE
DX Class elevator series offers our customers a fantastic
opportunity to set themselves apart."
Every KONE DX Class elevator provides:
- The option for customers to easily and remotely activate digital services when they need to, including KONE 24/7 Connected Services and KONE Residential Flow.
- Secure APIs for third-party solutions, which create new and exciting services. KONE is also announcing agreements with a number of companies, such as Blindsquare; Robotise; Soundtrack Your Brand and more, to bring new levels of sophistication to the people flow experience.
- A whole new variety of design options and innovations, including anti-stain, anti-scratch, and anti-bacterial surfaces.
- Advanced dynamic display, sound and lighting options to transform the ambience and interior.
- A range of sustainable materials to meet green building criteria like BREEAM and LEED.
"We are
merging the technologies of tomorrow with the buildings of today to
put the 'smart' into smart buildings," says Tomio Pihkala, EVP, New
Equipment Business, KONE. "We are changing our business profoundly
towards a platform business. This means combining products and
services over the lifetime of a building, which is very powerful.
KONE DX Class will make elevator journeys more user-friendly, more
enjoyable and more sustainable, meeting the changing needs of
infrastructure, buildings and services for years to come."
The new KONE DX Class elevator series will first be available in
European markets from December 2019 onwards, and rolled out to
other areas during 2020-2021. The KONE DX Class is also ideal for
customers looking to modernize existing equipment with enhanced
eco-efficiency, performance, and aesthetics. The KONE DX Class will
replace the current KONE elevator range.
KONE DX Class - Connecting more than
floors
For images and videos visit KONE's Material Bank at bit.ly/NewEraForElevators
For further information, please contact:
Hanna Rutanen, Director, External Communications, KONE Corporation,
+358 41 5071361, media@kone.com
Read more:
Previous press releases are available at www.kone.com/en/news-and-insights/releases/
including:
March 1,
2018: KONE introduces new digital platform and renews
its products and services portfolio to better meet the
opportunities of a connected world
September 25, 2017: KONE introduces new people flow solution, KONE
Residential Flow, for intelligent and connected residential
developments
February 8, 2017: KONE revolutionizes elevator maintenance with new
customizable KONE Care(TM) service offering and 24/7 Connected
Services
February 19, 2016: KONE joins forces with IBM for IoT cloud services
and advanced analytics technologies
About KONE
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a
global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides
elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as
solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to
buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective
People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and
reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. In 2018, KONE had annual
net sales of EUR 9.1 billion, and at the end of the year over
57,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq
Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. www.kone.com