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here’s a buzz behind the unveiling
of the new KONE elevator platform.
The launch of this long-awaited innova-
tion has everyone walking proud, not
least Giuseppe Bilardello
, Senior Vice
President of KONE Technology and R&D.
“I’m very excited,” he enthuses. After three years
of rigorous testing, complex cross-territorial planning,
attention to building codes, and delight and hard
work, here it finally is: the best elevator ever made.
That’s a bold contention.“Yes, it’s an ambitious
claim, but we stand by it. We have always offered
the best. This new solution is even better,” states
Bilardello confidently.
New inside out
Launched in 1996, the KONE machine room-less
elevator has been the industry forerunner for more
than 15 years. Now its upgraded version sets new
benchmarks in passenger experience, green perfor-
mance and design innovation.
“When we first launched our machine room-less
elevator, it was revolutionary, being the first machine
room-less elevator on the market. Back then we didn’t
realize just how far we could take the concept,” says
Bilardello.
So what exactly makes the evolution so exciting?
“Everything, both inside and out, from the hoisting
technology to the visual detailing,” describes Bilardello.
The new KONE Design
Collection includes six design
themes created by KONE’s
award-winning design team.