KONE, a world leader in the industry of elevators and escalators, has been awarded the 2009 GOOD DESIGN Award for its range of signage design "Series D". A trophy for the Finnish manufacturer is a source of great satisfaction to have received for the second consecutive year. "We are very proud to have been awarded for the concept of our innovative design and repeating after the prize won last year," says Anne Stenros, Vice President of Design, KONE. "And is that in 2008 picked up the award for innovative FourSeasons elevator concept, which meant that we were the first company of elevators and escalators in the world to receive such a prestigious award," says Antonia Guillen, CEO of KONE Spain. This is the award-winning series The new KONE Series D signaling represents a new perspective on the modern design of the elevator. "It's a bold leap of standard stainless steel signage for a new world of colors and unique graphics that can match any design of the cockpit, "Guillen emphasized .. u Launched in 2009, signaling Series D KONE offers a contemporary design and durable technology that is built to last decades.
u By simply changing the color or design of the faceplate, the panel can be easily modified. u The panel also allows integration of signaling an information guide on the panel of the building, bringing the utility to a new level. u It also allows the location to accommodate the specific functions and regulations of different countries and regions. Conclude by saying that such awards are granted by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture, Art Design and Urban Studies to highlight the best designs and innovations for products and graphics that were made between 2007 and 2009. Who KONE KONE is one of the world's leading industry elevators and escalators, was founded in 1910 and held its centenary in 2010.The objective of KONE is to provide the best experience in human trafficking (People Flow) developing and providing solutions that enable people to move safely, reliably, comfortably and without waiting times in buildings, taking into account the growing trend of urban areas. KONE provides its customers with elevators, high-tech and innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance of lifts and escalators being one of the leading global companies in the sector. In 2009, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 4.7 billion and approximately 34,000 employees. Class B shares of KONE is listed on OMX Helsinki in Finland NASDAZ. Note to Journalists: To arrange interviews, expansion of information or sending artwork, please contact us. Nuria Tejedor Maria Coronado tel: 91 657 42 81 / 667 022 566