Kone Elevators India sets up R&D facility in Chennai
In a bid to bolster its presence in the global market and make way for the robust growth in the elevator industry segment, Kone Elevators India has set up a research and development facility (R&D) facility including an elevator test tower and laboratories, at its manufacturing complex in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. This state-of-the-art facility has the capability to test various speeds, new high and mid-rise solutions, and contains laboratories for testing elevator and escalator components. The tower was erected by the Kone Technology Centre, which is also responsible for R&D. The test tower and R&D testing processes and equipment will be used to conduct quality and reliability tests, ensuring the delivery of the highest safety, and quality products and solutions. The facility's design enables it to receive sufficient sunlight and harness energy through the solar panels installed on the rooftop of the unit.