Seasons greetings from KONE (Full concert recording) KONE Corporation 2020-12-16 | Suomalainen kamariorkesteri (The Finnish Chamber Orchestra) plays classical music at KONE's Manor House in Helsinki, Finland. This is a full recording of the concert. 00:21 The Messiah - Pifa, Georg Friedrich Händel 02:39 To see a world (William Blake), Anni Elif06:14 Corpus Christi Carol (Anon.) Benjamin Britten09:51 Concerto grosso op.6 nro 8 I. Vivace - Grave II. Allegro, Arcangelo Corelli13:45 Mariä Wiegenlied op.76 nro 52 (Text: Martin Boelitz), Max Reger16:22 O helga natt (Text: Augustin Kock), Adolphe Adam21:15 En etsi valtaa, loistoa op.1 nro 4 (Text: Zacharias Topelius), Jean Sibelius
KONE Veturi The Flow of Urban Life four-year program highlights KONE Corporation 2024-10-18 | The mission of The Flow of Urban Life ecosystem is to develop smooth and sustainable services and solutions for the next 1 billion people moving into cities by 2030, helping to ease some of the major challenges caused by urbanization and climate change.The program is co-funded by Business Finland as part of their ‘Veturi’ initiative where international companies are invited to solve some of society's most pressing challenges through increased research, development, and innovation investments in Finland.Check out the highlights of our four-year research, development, and innovation program with multitude of ecosystem partners.Read more about the 'Veturi' initiative: kone.ws/3Tg1Azf#digitalization #sustainability #urbanization #Veturi #PeopleFlow
Happy World Animal Day! 🐎🐕🐈🦜 KONE Corporation 2024-10-04 | Out and about with your four-legged friend? Our equipment is safe to use with pets, but you must do it the right way. Always remember these two safety rules! #worldanimalday #PeopleFlow #elevatorsafety #escalatorsafety
We shape the future of cities - Sustainability KONE Corporation 2024-09-23 | We are KONE. We move 2 billion people every day and play a crucial role in making cities more vibrant and livable – places, where daily life flows with ease, people are happy and prosper, and where digital innovations improve the quality of life. By working together across the urban ecosystem, cities will leave a positive mark on the planet – for the next century and beyond.We shape the future of cities.
We shape the future of cities - Ease KONE Corporation 2024-09-23 | We are KONE. We move 2 billion people every day and play a crucial role in making cities more vibrant and livable – places, where daily life flows with ease, people are happy and prosper, and where digital innovations improve the quality of life. By working together across the urban ecosystem, cities will leave a positive mark on the planet – for the next century and beyond.We shape the future of cities.
We shape the future of cities - City KONE Corporation 2024-09-23 | We are KONE. We move 2 billion people every day and play a crucial role in making cities more vibrant and livable – places, where daily life flows with ease, people are happy and prosper, and where digital innovations improve the quality of life. By working together across the urban ecosystem, cities will leave a positive mark on the planet – for the next century and beyond.We shape the future of cities.
We shape the future of cities KONE Corporation 2024-09-19 | We are KONE. We move 2 billion people every day and play a crucial role in making cities more vibrant and livable – places, where daily life flows with ease, people are happy and prosper, and where digital innovations improve the quality of life. By working together across the urban ecosystem, cities will leave a positive mark on the planet – for the next century and beyond.We shape the future of cities.
Touching stories of KONE friendships for life: Sirpa & Jaana KONE Corporation 2024-09-04 | Teamwork makes the dream work – and best friends make the best team. 💙To celebrate the lifelong friend that these KONE colleagues have found in each other, we helped Sirpa organize a surprise for Jaana; a day full of activities to catch up and enjoy each other’s company.Take a look at how the surprise went down and what these friends got up to: kone.ws/3XuKG2j#LifeAtKONE
Touching stories of KONE friendships for life: Luis & Riku KONE Corporation 2024-09-04 | Do you have a work bestie? 💙Among the 60,000+ KONE employees, we have many who have found a lifelong friend in their colleague. To celebrate their friendship, we helped Luis organize a special day of surprises for Riku.Take a look at what drew these KONE colleagues together: kone.ws/4dOELem#LifeAtKONE
Why inclusion matters in the workplace KONE Corporation 2024-06-03 | What is ‘inclusion’ and why is it such an important topic also in the workplace? Hear three of our colleagues share their stories of how authenticity and open dialogue have fostered a sense of belonging. We believe that we are only as strong as we are diverse and inclusive. When everyone is valued as their authentic self, innovation can flourish and work communities will thrive. From building awareness to providing training, engaging employees with employee-led resource groups, as well as carrying out global surveys to make sure we listen, learn, and evolve, we are working to strengthen LGBTIQ+ inclusion at KONE. Read the full stories of Céline, Sander & Stephanie here, as they share what inclusivity means to them: kone.ws/3RaeFJi#FromKONEwithPride #InspiredbyInclusion #PrideMonth
We installed 16 elevators in the new Institut - Gustave-Roussy station KONE Corporation 2024-05-28 | When you’ve got an awesome team, the sky’s the limit!KONE is proud to be part of the Grand Paris Express project that is revolutionizing the Paris metro network. Our team in France has installed 16 cutting-edge elevators at the new Institut - Gustave-Roussy station, enhancing the commuting experience for today’s metro travelers.Let’s take a peek behind the scenes at KONE's France team as they work their magic on the construction site!Follow KONE:Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporation Twitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#PeopleFlow
We installed 56 escalators to a metro station in Paris KONE Corporation 2024-05-27 | The Paris metro is expanding, and KONE is contributing to one of the stations in a big way by installing a total of 56 escalators – more than ever in a single project!Catering to approximately 250,000 travelers per day and the only one to connect four metro lines, the new Saint-Denis – Pleyel station will be one of the largest stations in the Grand Paris Express network.Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporation Twitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#PeopleFlow
S2 : EP5 - How will our future cities change architecture? KONE Corporation 2024-05-23 | What will the rapid spread of technology through our living and working environments mean for the architecture of the future? Will all urban builds look space-age futuristic? According to well-known architect Fernando Romero, a growing focus on sustainability means we will continue to repurpose and refurbish legacy architecture while imagining new cityscapes.
S2 : EP4 - Green scene: How technology will change our workplaces KONE Corporation 2024-05-23 | With technology advancing so rapidly, it isn’t always easy to imagine the workplace of the future. What we can imagine is that it will be an experience rather than just a destination, says workplace strategist Leeson Medhurst. What will that mean? Imagine VR headsets with gestural interfaces, team meetings in the metaverse, green screen environments and more.
S2 : EP3 - What makes urban life worth living? KONE Corporation 2024-05-23 | Can we measure quality of life by based on city infrastructure or are there other yardsticks that people value? Urbanist Kristen Jeffers says that while there are common factors that make urban environments livable for most people, it’s important to be inclusive and to design cities with variations of “humanness” in mind.
S2 : EP2 - Is it too late to climate-proof our cities? KONE Corporation 2024-05-23 | With 55% of the world living in urban environments and that number set to grow, it’s clear that climate change will affect our cities. The good news according to climate-resistance specialist Aditya Bahadur, is that there are ways to harness technology, big data and AI to mitigate the most damaging effects of extreme events.
S2 : EP1 - How megacity Mumbai keeps people moving KONE Corporation 2024-05-23 | How does a large, sprawling hub like Mumbai ensure that more than 21 million residents can commute to work, school or for leisure? In this episode Additional Commissioner, Ashwini Bhide explains how Mumbai’s metro expansion project will ensure safe, comfortable, and efficient commuting, create opportunities for expanded economic activity and ultimately contribute to women’s participation in the workforce.
Eyes up! Put your phone away before exiting the elevator KONE Corporation 2024-05-14 | Did you just step into an elevator and instinctively reached for your phone? Even a kid knows: elevators aren't the place for screen time 📱🚫Disconnect and enjoy the ride - without digital distractions.#elevatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
Phones down, heads up! Step off the escalator before you scroll KONE Corporation 2024-05-13 | Finding yourself on an escalator with a buzzing phone? Even a kid knows: step off the escalator first and give way to others behind you before diving into your messages.#escalatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
Never lean against the elevator doors - hold the rail if you need support KONE Corporation 2024-05-06 | Feeling fatigued on a hot, summer day? Even a kid knows: elevator doors don't make a good makeshift support 🚫#elevatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
Secure any loose clothing before stepping onto the escalator KONE Corporation 2024-05-03 | Baggy sleeves and scarfs are stylish, but even a kid understands that loose clothing on an escalator needs extra attention.#escalatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
In an emergency, use the alarm button - not brute force KONE Corporation 2024-04-30 | Caught in an elevator between floors? Even a kid knows that brute force won’t help 🚨💪 When stuck, press the dedicated 'emergency' button, and use the intercom to get assistance. Stay calm and wait for help to arrive - oxygen cannot run out, as elevator cars are well ventilated. #elevatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
Bulky objects and hard-to-carry things go in the elevator KONE Corporation 2024-04-26 | Out and about in the city and carrying a heavy load? Even a kid knows this: If it’s too big to fit on your lap, it’s time to call the elevator. This principle works wonders with luggage trolleys, shopping carts, suitcases, bicycles, baby strollers, or anything else that is large and bulky.#escalatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
Dont block the doors - press the open button instead KONE Corporation 2024-04-16 | Holding the elevator for a fellow passenger rushing to catch your ride? Wait! Even a kid knows better than to block the doors with one’s arm.#elevatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
On a journey to create a better future with the power of automation KONE Corporation 2024-04-15 | Meet Ankita Bajpai - a driving force behind KONE's automation journey. Her inspiring career story unfolds from a diverse international background to the Product Owner and a leader in enterprise automation at KONE.Let Ankita's story inspire you to embark on a journey of continuous improvement, innovation and empowerment.
Hold hands - and the handrail KONE Corporation 2024-04-15 | Enjoying a day out with your kid? Even they would insist: “Don’t leave me behind.”When stepping onto the escalator, hold them securely in one hand, while gripping the handrail with the other.And when it’s more than just the two of you, choose to take the elevator. #escalatorsafety #littlethingsmatterinsafety #PeopleFlow
Machine learning for everyone KONE Corporation 2024-04-12 | In the virtual world, everything's flawless - but how does reality stack up to it?That’s what the participants of the epic AWS DeepRacer were able to discover about machine learning. Learning while having fun truly brings out the best teamwork and boosts creativity.Thanks @amazonwebservices for partnering with us on our continuous co-creation journey!@AWSPartnerNetwork #AWSdeepracer #AWS #machinelearning #LifeatKONE
Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-03-08 | If there was an Oscar for the smoothest elevator ride, our acceptance speech would definitely include praise for all our 63,000 employees, with a special shoutout to those involved in R&D. Obviously, we’d also work in a joke about the afterparty escalating. 😄#oscars #TestedForYourBenefit
Diversity makes us unique, inclusion makes us powerful – DEI talk with CEO Philippe Delorme KONE Corporation 2024-03-07 | Listen to our President and CEO Philippe Delorme discuss our goals and the work we do to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do at KONE.We are committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. It's a task that will never be completed – a marathon with no finish line, as our CEO puts it – but we will continue working on it every day, together.Read more at: kone.ws/4c1efOdFollow KONE:Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#LifeAtKONE #EmpoweredbyInclusion #InspireInclusion
Making sure no ride is interrupted – Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-03-04 | KONE elevators are built and tested to function well in even the most unique situations – like if you accidentally took a wrong turn and ended up in the elevator during your leisurely Sunday drive. Reminds us of the time when that one guy got the idea to drive a Peel P50 into an office elevator. 👀#topgear #donottrythisathome #seriouslydont #TestedForYourBenefit
Safe rides for all living creatures – Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-03-01 | This is Anselmi. Anselmi is the goodest boy. 💙 He has an important day job cheering up children and the elderly in hospitals and care homes. And he is definitely an expert in his field, leaving a trail of smiles in his wake every time.For us, it’s important that Anselmi can do his job well without any worries about safety. We don’t want him to get startled in those odd metal teleporters he often has to use. That’s why we test those “teleporters” thoroughly – for Anselmi, his furry friends, and of course all his human friends as well. 🐴Happy travels, Anselmi! 😊#TestedForYourBenefit #WorldHorseDay
An elevator shouldn’t make you feel out of balance – Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-02-28 | Tomorrow is leap day! How are you going to use this rare extra day in your calendar? We know what we’ll be doing! We’re using the time to – you guessed it – perfect our products even further. There’s no such thing as testing too much.#TestedForYourBenefit
Making sure the focus is only on the game – Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-02-11 | Mental clarity and laser-sharp focus are needed for winning the big game. The elevator ride on your way to the pitch should be the last thing on your mind – that’s our part to play! 🏈 Will you be watching the game tonight?Take a peek at how we help tens of thousands of fans get in and out of stadiums to watch their team play on game day: kone.ws/42CYLvtFollow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#TestedForYourBenefit
KONE High-rise elevators – Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-01-31 | We’re no strangers to high-rise buildings. A lot of testing is needed to make sure the elevators work smoothly and safely. 🏢 What’s the tallest building you’ve ever visited? Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#TestedForYourBenefit
KONE elevators – Tested for your benefit KONE Corporation 2024-01-29 | Nominated for the smoothest rides. For the most reliable operation. For safety. For quietness. For ease of use. 🥇To bring home the prize in all the categories, we test our products over and over again. Perfection doesn’t exist, but we sure do come close!#TestedForYourBenefit #OscarsFollow KONE:Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation
Happy holidays from KONE! KONE Corporation 2023-12-14 | We wish you a magical holiday season!Follow KONE:Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: @KONECorporation
For future generations - Sustainability at KONE KONE Corporation 2023-12-13 | Let’s create a brighter future – together 🍀Our job is to make urban life better for everyone, and a sustainable way of working is at the center of it all. Responsibility for the environment as well as ethics and innovation guide us on our mission to create the best People Flow experience for everyone, everywhere – now and in the future.Find out more about our sustainability policy: kone.ws/41kIue2Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#PeopleFlow #sustainability
Prefabricated elevator installation at a Dutch residential building KONE Corporation 2023-11-01 | Adding an elevator to an existing apartment building offers a variety of advantages for its residents. Adding a prefabricated elevator multiplies the advantages by significantly reducing the installation time on site, making the assembly safer, and reducing the environmental impact by streamlining and simplifying the work.Find out how this innovative solution helps to give aging buildings a lift, and learn more about the first European installation of KONE’s prefabricated elevator in Leerdam, the Netherlands: kone.ws/49hXYD5Follow KONE:Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#PeopleFlow
KONE Escalator DX – Experience a new era of enjoyable journeys KONE Corporation 2023-07-26 | Meet the newest addition to our Digital Experience family: the KONE Escalator DX.We've added digital connectivity to escalators too, to help you enable smoother, safer, and more sustainable movement through your building.Find out more: bit.ly/3rCuqyTFollow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporationYouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#PeopleFlow
Urban journeys: Zebrabox self-storage, Winterthur, Switzerland KONE Corporation 2023-07-11 | When you step through the door of the Zebrabox self-storage facility in Winterthur, Switzerland, the friendly customer service agent who greets you is… a robot! Moving autonomously through the facility by calling the elevators remotely, the service robot helps customers navigate the large building.Find out more about how KONE DX Class elevators with application programming interfaces (APIs) help enable efficient operations and premium customer service in the facility 24/7: bit.ly/3NVCdR6Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation#KONEUrbanJourneys #PeopleFlow
When the city flows, life flows KONE Corporation 2023-07-04 | For over a century, we have dedicated our time for improving the flow of urban life, and together with our customers, we move more than 1 billion people every day around the world. Because when the city flows, life flows.Find out more about what we do: bit.ly/44ugCooFollow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporationTwitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation #KONE #PeopleFlow
How we choose sustainability every day - KONEs CEO and Chair in conversation KONE Corporation 2023-04-26 | Chairman of the Board Antti Herlin and KONE President and CEO Henrik Ehrnrooth discuss the company’s progress on sustainability over the years. Sustainability is not a passing trend for KONE, instead it is a deliberate way forward that has been embedded in KONE strategies since 2008. Over the years, we have continued setting the bar higher and higher.Read more, including our latest Sustainability Report, at: kone.com/en/sustainabilityFollow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporation Twitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/@KONECorporation
De utvecklade en egen app för att åka hiss KONE Corporation 2023-04-03 | Erik Harlefelt kunde lägga till en ”hissfunktion” i den app han utvecklat till sin bostadsrättsförening, Brf Gripen 1 i Örebro. En funktion som underlättat de boendes vardag betydligt. Tack vare att KONE-hissarna är uppkopplade, kan de boende se hissarnas status i appen, exempelvis om det är något fel på en hiss och om en tekniker är påväg. De kan dessutom beställa hissresor för att slippa vänta på hissen. Se videon och läs mer: https://www.kone.se/berattelser-och-referenser/referenser/brf-gripen-utvecklade-en-egen-app-for-att-aka-hiss.aspx
How Spot the Robot is helping speed up construction projects KONE Corporation 2023-01-23 | Meet our friend Spot who helps us focus on what matters on construction sites! It is also best friends with our elevators, communicating with them effortlessly. Spot can work tirelessly even at night, collecting and analyzing data, helping us accelerate decision-making and productivity on site.Co-creation is at the heart of KONE's approach to innovation, and we've teamed up with other world-class innovators on Aalto University's ACTOR – Automatic Coordination of Construction Actors - project to find ways to cut emissions, use fewer materials and save time in construction projects.#coinnovation #constructionproductivity #smartbuilding #robotics Carinafour Flow Technologies Oy Trimble Inc. VTT Fira
Seasons Greetings from KONE KONE Corporation 2022-12-02 | We at KONE wish you a magical holiday season!Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporation Twitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/KONECorporation
KONE Online and KONE Mobile – our customers window to KONE Maintenance KONE Corporation 2022-11-28 | With KONE Online portal and KONE Mobile app, our customers get a clear picture of their maintenance activities, equipment status, and what’s happening on their sites. In addition, KONE Online and KONE Mobile enable taking advantage of equipment usage insights, comprehensive reporting, and a variety of convenient self-service functionalities.
10 ways to save energy in your building KONE Corporation 2022-11-08 | Reducing your building’s energy demand is the fastest, most direct way to deal with two urgent concerns of our time: the energy crisis and the climate emergency. From quick fixes to more ambitious retrofitting, there are many ways to put your home or office on an energy diet.Read more: kone.com/en/news-and-insights/stories/ten-ways-to-save-energy-in-your-building.aspx
A modern and connected workplace in the heart of Chicago KONE Corporation 2022-10-20 | Welcome to the birthplace of the skyscraper: Chicago. Let’s take a trip to 320 South Canal where a new landmark high-rise has recently been completed. This 52-floor building is equipped with 29 KONE elevators, delivering superior customer experience, reliability, and energy efficiency. Find out which smart building solutions were chosen to complement this truly modern and connected workplace, and how they ensure efficient people flow throughout the building.Read more about our advanced people flow solutions: kone.com/en/products-and-services/APFS-advanced-people-flow-solutions Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporation Twitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/KONECorporation
De har framtidssäkrat sina fastigheter KONE Corporation 2022-10-06 | Bostadsrättföreningen Brf Strandpromenaden vill vara den mest attraktiva föreningen på Lidingö, och erbjuda bästa möjliga säkerhet och service till sina medlemmar. Därför valde de att installera KONE 24/7 Connected Services i sina tre hissar. Läs mer på http://kone.se/uppkopplad.
How France is preparing its buildings for a new climate reality KONE Corporation 2022-09-16 | As extreme weather becomes more frequent and an energy crisis grips Europe, France’s pioneering new green-building laws aim to equip buildings for the changing environment, with other parts of the world set to follow suit. The trend makes access to the right emissions data and energy-efficient solutions ever more vital for creating sustainable urban living - and KONE is helping customers meet the demands of the ambitious legislation.
Modernization and circularity at Opéra de Lyon KONE Corporation 2022-08-03 | Do you know how an elevator can have a second life? Working in true partnership with customers helps discover and create new ways of doing things and contributing to the circular economy. Find out how we collaborated with Opéra de Lyon (Lyon opera house), to support their sustainable development approach to modernization. Here, maximizing recyclability through the refurbishing and redistributing of parts was important, as was minimizing disruption for performers, guests, and staff at this iconic venue. Read more about how we contribute to the circular economy and help create more sustainable cities together with our customers: kone.com/en/sustainability/environment/circular-economy Follow KONE: Facebook: facebook.com/konecorporation Twitter: twitter.com/KONECorporation YouTube: youtube.com/KONECorporation
