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Tired of experiencing costly elevator downtime?

Aging, inefficient equipment parts can interrupt the smooth flow of people in your building. As opposed to full replacement, modular upgrade packages can be installed as and when you require. Our experts take into account every aspect of your needs, from budget to elevator technical status, and propose the optimal upgrades to enhance the user experience and safety as well as add value to your building.

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Reduce running costs and improve equipment uptime

Introduce connectivity and benefit from best-in-class predictive maintenance that reduces callouts and prevents costly and unnecessary disruptions to service.

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Increase building value

Upgrading the elevator car interior with a sleek new design will enhance the appearance of your building. New signalisation will not only improve aesthetics, but also the accessibility and wayfinding in your building.

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Upgrade performance and improve safety 

Upgrading your machinery and hoisting unit improves speed, ride comfort, and safety while ensuring a quieter, smoother experience. Modern door upgrades optimise performance, reduce noise, and enhance safety with advanced software that prevents doors from closing on small fingers.

Modernisation made simpler and more valuable

Thanks to new technology, disruptions to the lives of your tenants can be kept to the absolute minimum whilst delivering the highest possible levels of return on investment.

1 week
of installation work in your building

Ensure satisfied people in your building

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Flexible​
upgrade scheduling

Spread investment over time

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Always​
connected and up-to-date

Future-proof your elevators

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Ready to upgrade? Begin your consultation

Let’s discuss your needs. Fill in the form and get a free quote. Our experts are looking forward to hearing from you.

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Upgrade any brand of elevator throughout the lifecycle

We offer smooth installation and increased performance for all major brands with quick-to-install modular upgrade packages that suit your needs and budget.

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Upgrade electrification, connectivity and signalisation

Optimise performance with controller and electrification upgrades that reduce unexpected callouts, lower energy costs, and enhance safety. Adding connectivity unlocks predictive maintenance, contactless calls, and data-driven insights for improved efficiency. Upgrading car operation panels, displays, and landing devices boosts accessibility, smooths traffic flow, and enhances tenant safety and convenience.

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Refit doors

Upgrade your elevator doors for better performance without adding weight or taking up space. Enjoy optimal closing speed, reduced noise, and enhanced safety with doors that respond to people. Advanced software even prevents doors from closing on small fingers.

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Incorporate the latest aesthetic upgrades

Improve the appeal of your building with a new design package or by updating specific parts like wall finishes, ceilings, floors and handrails. Explore modern lighting innovations and mirror and display options.

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Choose more efficient options for hoisting

Upgrading machinery and hoisting technology offers a siginificant increase in speed, improving traffic handling capacity during peak hours. At the same time, safety issues and leveling accuracy are corrected and ride experience is smooth and quiet.

Your partner for smooth elevator upgrades

Upgrading your elevator can be simple but it’s a commitment, and finding a partner that can deliver precisely to your needs across budget and building type is essential. Our experts are trained to ensure the least disruption to people flow in your building and understand that not everything needs updating at once.

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Planning

Together, we identify your unique needs with a detailed site survey. A clear schedule and cost breakdown is provided and budgeting, financing, and subsidies are discussed.

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Safety

Permits, plans and calculations are approved by authorities. Floors, walls, and walkways are protected. Dust and noise are kept to a minimum and building users are able to move around safely.

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Installation

A KONE project manager ensures proactive communication keeps all stakeholders up-to-date. Quick installation saves time and minimises property damage. We reuse serviceable parts to maximise sustainability.

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Elevators in use

We think long-term to find the best maintenance plan for you and maintenance activities are optimised with a proactive approach. A connected elevator enables cost-saving predictive maintenance.

Operate sustainably to save carbon emissions and running costs

By upgrading your aging elevator, you’ll benefit from best-in-class energy efficient components. Digital services like predictive maintenance help minimise carbon emissions by reducing unnecessary callouts.

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Retain up to 88% of materials

Only outdated or inefficient components are changed to extend equipment lifetime and saving materials to cut carbon with minimal building CO2 impact.​

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Up to 70% energy savings

You can achieve energy savings of up to 70% with our upgrades, ranging from retrofitting LED lights to replacing the elevator drive with energy regeneration technology.

KONE Upgrade for elevators FAQ

Before you begin your consultation, you may have specific questions about the elevator upgrade process that we can answer quickly and simply below.

  • If you’re planning on elevator remodelling, our experts will prepare a tailored budget around your needs, taking into account existing equipment status, traffic and building type.

  • Elevator upgrades involve improvements to specific equipment parts, like the elevator control system or elevator interior remodelling, as and when you need. Elevator replacement involves removal of your old escalator and installation of new equipment.

  • Our experts can guide you throughout the planning process, assessing your equipment's status and making recommendations as to when and how you should upgrade.

  • Elevator refurbishment can involve aesthetic improvements that make travel more pleasant, or upgrades to machinery like hoisting or the elevator controller that improve performance.

  • Every project is managed by our world class technicians, with the aim of creating the least amount of disruption to traffic in your building.

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