Mumbai, India, December 5, 2024 (TGN) – KONE India, a leader in the elevator and escalator industry unveiled its revolutionary I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ and KONE A MonoSpace® SMART elevators at the International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators. Born with a digital DNA, these elevators integrate industry-first safety standards, exceptional energy efficiency, and built-in future-ready digital connectivity, taking urban mobility to the next level.
Marking a significant milestone, the KONE I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ SMART, and KONE A MonoSpace® SMART are the first elevators in the industry that are fully compliant with the new IS 17900 safety standards. Powered by advanced Programmable Electronic System in Safety-Related Applications for Lifts (PESSRAL) technology, they feature fail-safe redundancy with dual-channel safety controllers that ensure a seamless transition to safe operation modes during anomalies. Tamper-proof safety modules prevent unauthorized bypasses, while high-strength door systems and light curtains maximize user safety.
“KONE I MonoSpace® SMART, KONE I MiniSpace™ SMART and KONE A MonoSpace® SMART represent a new era in vertical mobility,” said Amit Gossain, Managing Director, KONE India. “They bring together unparalleled safety, sustainability, and digital innovation to meet today’s challenges while preparing our customers for the opportunities of tomorrow. We are proud to lead the way in shaping sustainable and digitally connected cities.”
Equipped to meet the demands of smart buildings, these innovative new products offer a suite of built-in future-ready features, including AI-powered 24/7 monitoring for predictive maintenance that minimizes downtime and optimizes performance. Their plug-and-play compatibility ensures seamless integration with modern building systems like HVAC, security, and contactless elevator calling. Certified secure protocols safeguard user data and system integrity, reflecting KONE’s strong focus on cybersecurity.
Sustainability is a core feature of these elevators with innovations that reduce energy consumption and support green building certifications. Customers can opt for KONE’s revolutionary Regenerative drive technology that recycles up to 30% of energy for use in other systems, while LED lighting and standby modes during idle periods deliver up to 90% energy savings. Additionally, low harmonic distortion ensures efficient operation while protecting building power networks.
In addition to their technological advancements, these new products set new benchmarks in design excellence. Featuring customizable interiors inspired by nature, they offer 35 design themes that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics, catering to diverse architectural styles.
About ISEE
The International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators & Escalators (ISEE) is India’s largest gathering of industry leaders, providing a platform to showcase innovations in vertical transportation and urban infrastructure. KONE’s participation highlights its leadership in delivering transformative solutions that enhance urban life.
About KONE
At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2023, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.0 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in more than 60 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
About KONE India
KONE’s presence in India dates to 1984 and today it is the leading elevator company in India. Based in Chennai, KONE India serves customers all over the country through its 50+ branches and provides sustainable People Flow™ solutions for India’s rapidly growing cities. It employs 5500+ people in the country.
KONE’s production unit in Sriperambudur, near Chennai produces elevators for the Indian market as well as for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It also has three training centers in Chennai, Gurgaon & Pune, where KONE’s installation engineers and field mechanics are trained to meet KONE India’s strong reputation for high quality and uncompromised safety, as well as the expectations of Indian customers, when installing and maintaining elevators and escalators. KONE’s global technology and engineering center in Chennai and Pune, is one of the seven global R&D centers, is a testing and research hub, which supports the latest technology and development of future KONE solutions.
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KONE Elevators India
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