Tag: KONE
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KONE Joins Current/OS to Develop DC-Powered Elevators
KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announces its accession to the Current/OS Foundation. KONE will put the Current/OS approach in action to develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) for an elevator powered in Direct Current (DC), showcasing the potential gains in energy efficiency and contributing to a more stable and resilient…
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Laing O’Rourke installs first modular lift at Network Rail testing site
Laing O’Rourke and Finnish lift engineering company Kone have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The lift was removed from the trailer bed of the delivery vehicle and installed fully upright in 26 minutes, Laing O’Rourke said. The modular lift is designed for use…
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KONE is Shaking Up the Industry with BIM
KONE supplies elevators, escalators, autowalks and maintenance and modernization solutions. I sat down with Kenneth Flannigan to discuss how BIM is changing KONE and what it means to the industry. Ken Flannigan KONE operates in over 60 countries, has around 1.3 million units in service, and moves over one billion people per day. The company’s…