KONE Corporation, tradepress release, December 17, 2012
KONE, an innovative leader in the elevator andescalator industry, announces the launch of its new KONETravelMaster(TM) 110 escalator. The latest version of the KONETravelMaster 110 is designed to cut both the operational costs andcarbon footprint of a building, ensure the highest levels ofpassenger safety, and provide the best possible passengerexperience in demanding commercial environments.
"The new KONE TravelMaster combines the best ineco-efficiency, safety, and design," says Reino Hyvärinen, SeniorVice President, KONE's New Escalator Business. "We've once againraised the bar when it comes to reducing energy consumption of ourproducts. The new escalator offering also incorporates a widerange of new safety features, including an optional,low-maintenance fiber optic skirt monitoring solution, as well as acompletely renewed set of design options for creating a seamlesslook and feel throughout the building," he continues.
Cutting energy consumptionand building carbon footprint
Incorporating the latest in energy efficienttechnology, the KONE TravelMaster is powered by the new KONE DirectDrive(TM), the industry's most efficient drive, which is up to 20%more efficient than conventional worm-gear solutions. It alsoincludes a new direct drive handrail, eco-efficient inverter, andsmart operational modes, all of which help to minimize overallenergy consumption under the highly variable traffic conditionstypical of busy public environments such as retail centers andtransit hubs.
Ensuring the highest levelof passenger safety
The new KONE TravelMaster also continues thecompany's strong focus on safety, with a range of practical newfeatures designed to offer even better passenger guidance,including new traffic-light signalization options, a design thatenables the highest levels of safety during maintenance work, and anew fiber-optic monitoring technology for immediate detection ofskirt obstructions. An optional feature, this low-maintenancesolution runs along the entire length of the escalator's skirt,immediately stopping the escalator when an obstruction is detectedbetween the skirt and steps.
Providingambience and style
As well as being a key transportation method,modern escalators play an important role in defining a building'sambience and style. KONE's latest escalator offering provides arange of new traffic light guidance options which, when combinedwith innovative textured and patterned cladding finishes, can turnescalators into an attractive architectural element.
Support for the entire lifecycle of a building
As a dedicated partner, KONE supports customersevery step of the way - from planning and design, throughinstallation and maintenance, to modernization. This approachencompasses expert advice and industry-leading tools that ensurethe optimal outcome at each life cycle stage. During planning, forexample, customers can take advantage of easy-to-use online toolslike the KONE Escalator Toolbox, which saves time and effort byallowing them to create detailed escalator specifications and CADdrawings online. The toolbox also includes 3D BIM models, whichmakes the preparation of digital elevator and escalator designseasier and quicker for architects.
For further information,please contact:
Norbert Balkenhol, VP, Escalator Sales & Product Marketing,KONE
Tel. +49 201 17785 119
About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalatorindustry. The company has been committed to understanding the needsof its customers for the past century, providing industry-leadingelevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well asinnovative solutions for modernization and maintenance. Thecompany's objective is to offer the best People Flow® experience bydeveloping and delivering solutions that enable people to movesmoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings inan increasingly urbanizing environment. In 2011, KONE had annualnet sales of EUR 5.2 billion and on average 35,000 employees. KONEclass B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd inFinland.
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