CHERTSEY, England, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- KONE has been chosen to supply escalators to Marks & Spencer's new store in Malvern - which features a number of initiatives in line with M&S' 100-point, five-year 'eco' plan. In accordance with M&S's plans to make all UK operations carbon neutral by 2012, KONE has equipped the new store with energy-efficient escalators.
The energy-efficient escalators adjust their speed based on usage, increase equipment lifetime and can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. The escalators utilise the acclaimed TransVarioTM drive, the most efficient escalator drive on the UK market.
In addition to the energy-efficient escalators, the store will have lights with motion sensors, self-closing water taps and other features to save energy and water.
"KONE has a long and successful relationship with M&S in the UK. We are delighted to be their partner in this new ecological initiative, and with our environmentally friendly technology, we have a great chance to contribute to the new store's carbon neutral targets," says Andy Jones, National Sales Manager, Escalators, KONE Plc.
The new store located in the Roman Way Retail Park in Malvern opened on the 26th of June. The store will boast a range of women's, men's and children's clothing, as well as a food hall, bakery and a café.
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 urbanising environment. KONE provides its customers with industry-leading elevators, escalators and innovative solutions for modernisation and maintenance, and is one of the global leaders in its industry. In 2007, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 4.1 billion and over 32,500 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki, Finland.
About Marks and Spencer
Marks & Spencer (M&S) are one of the UK's leading retailers, with over 21 million people visiting the stores each week. M&S offer stylish, high quality, great value clothing and home products, as well as outstanding quality foods, responsibly sourced from around 2,000 suppliers globally. M&S employ over 75,000 people in the UK and abroad, and have 622 UK stores, as well as an expanding international business.
For further information please contact: UK Marketing on +44(0)845-1-999-999 or sales&marketing.uk@kone.com
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