KONE Design signalization series wins prestigious GOOD DESIGN award

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - KONE has been awarded a 2009 GOOD DESIGN award for its sleek KONE Designsignalization series. The company is still the only elevator and escalatorcompany to have ever received a GOOD DESIGN award in 60 years. Founded in 1950,GOOD DESIGN is renowned as one of the most recognized design awards program inthe world. The awards are given by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centrefor Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies to highlight the best new designsand design innovations for products and graphics which were made between 2007and 2009."We are very proud once again to have received this award for our latestinnovative design concept," says Anne Stenros, Vice President, Design, KONE."The new KONE Design signalization series represents a new perspective in modernelevator design. It is a bold jump from standard stainless steel signalizationsto a new world of colors and unique graphics, which can match any kind of cabindesign."Launched in 2009, the KONE Design signalization series offers contemporarydesign and durable technology, which is built to last for decades. By simplychanging the color or design of the faceplate, the panel can be modified easily.The signalization panel also enables the integration of guiding information onthe panel, which brings usability to a new level. It also allows localization toaccommodate the specific functions and regulations of the different countriesand regions.In 2008, KONE received its first ever GOOD DESIGN award for its innovative KONEFourSeasons(TM) concept, which made KONE the first elevator and escalatorcompany to ever receive such a prestigious award.For more information on KONE's Design signalization series, click here.About KONEKONE, one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry, wasfounded in 1910 and celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2010. The company'sobjective is to offer the best people flow experience by developing anddelivering solutions that enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortablyand without waiting in buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment.Providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and innovative solutions formodernization and maintenance, KONE has been committed to understanding theneeds of its customers in various segments for the past century. In 2009, KONEhad annual net sales of EUR 4.7 billion and approximately 34,000 employees. KONEclass B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.www.kone.com For further information, please contact:Anne Korkiakoski, EVP, Marketing & Communications, KONEtel. +358 204 75 4787[HUG#1378343]

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