KONE to supply elevators for world's tallest twisting skyscraper in
Dubai
KONE Corporation, press release, June 10, 2009
KONE won an order to supply eight customized high-rise elevators for
the new Infinity Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Three of the
elevators will travel at a speed of 8 m/s across a maximum travel of
271 meters. The installation of the equipment will start in 2010 and
is estimated to be completed in 2011.
With 330 meters and 75 floors, the Infinity Tower will be the highest
twisting building in the world. It will be located in the Dubai
Marina and will provide unobstructed views over the surrounding The
Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. In addition to the building's
impressive profile, designed by Skidmore Owings and Merril, this
residential skyscraper will provide its residents with a wide range
of sports, conference and retail facilities.
Due to the challenging profile of the building, the elevator shafts
take an unconventional circular shape, which required KONE to use its
expertise in designing customized solutions to serve the people flow
needs of the tower. In addition, KONE's pioneering EcoDisc® hoisting
machine helped to solve the requirements of the high vertical travel
combined with limited space for machine rooms.
"We are very delighted to be associated with Cayan Investment and
Development, the developer for this project. This project confirms
once again our valued partnership with Arabtec Construction Co, the
main contractor for the Infinity Tower, and one of our most valuable
customers in the Middle East," says Eric Maziol, KONE EVP and Area
Director for South and West Europe and the Middle East.
About KONE
KONE's objective is to offer the best people flow experience by
developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move
smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an
increasingly urbanizing environment. KONE provides its customers with
industry-leading elevators, escalators and innovative solutions for
modernization and maintenance, and is one of the global leaders in
its industry. In 2008, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 4.6 billion
and over 34,800 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
www.kone.com
For further information, please contact:
Anne Korkiakoski, Executive Vice President, Marketing &
Communications, tel. +358 (0)50 674 11
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