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Elevator upgrades

Give your aging elevator a new lease on life. KONE modular upgrades improve safety, efficiency and reliability with minimal disruption.

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Making every journey better

Smart improvements, lasting value

Upgrade with ease

Upgrade early, save time and skip the stress. Our modular packages are quick to install, keeping your building running smoothly and your users happy during renovation. The upgrade packages are smart, sustainable and cost-effective investments that cut emissions while keeping your elevator reliable for years to come.

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Is it time to upgrade?

We help you take the right action at the right time across your elevator’s lifecycle. Take a simple elevator review to get a quick recommendation tailored to your needs.
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KONE Upgrade packages for elevators

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  • Electrification & signalization

    Electrification & signalization

    A brand-new controller and electrification system will improve your elevator's reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and accessibility. Adding connectivity unlocks new digital services for the building users.

  • Door operator and door panels

    Door operator and door panels

    A new automatic door to your elevator improves safety. Our lightweight doors maximize space inside the car and ensures a smooth and quiet ride. Advanced software even prevents doors from closing on small fingers.

  • Hoisting

    Hoisting

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

  • Car decoration

    Car decoration

    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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How we make upgrading easy for you

Based on your needs and budget

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Frequently asked questions

In multiple ways! Upgrading elevator controls, safety systems, drives and connectivity can improve performance, efficiency and reliability. Modern design upgrades can also enhance the passenger experience.

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Modern elevator technology includes connected systems with predictive maintenance, energy optimization and touchless controls for greater safety and efficiency.

The price depends on which systems are replaced and the scope of the modernization services needed.

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Interior upgrades are usually combined with an electrification update or other upgrades. Once we have checked together what needs to be upgraded, it’s easy to also focus on the new finishes, lighting or decoration to refresh the look and feel of your elevator.

 

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Yes, absolutely. Energy-efficient components reduce running costs and carbon emissions, while predictive maintenance cuts unnecessary callouts.

Our research also shows that replacing only outdated parts retains up to 88% of materials and lowers CO₂ impact. Also, upgrades like LED lightning or regenerative drives can save up to 70% in energy.