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Shaping smarter cities in the Philippines 🏙️

Published September 1, 2025 Last Updated April 28, 2026 linkedin verified
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KONE Philippines Managing Director Petteri Kyrklund discussed how the company is providing future-ready elevator and escalator solutions in the Philippines, advocating for modernization to address urban growth and sustainability. KONE also launched the country's first KONE Academy to train local elevator and escalator experts.

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Shaping smarter cities in the Philippines 🏙️

Urban growth is accelerating, so is the need for sustainable solutions. The Philippines’ cityscapes show how smart, thoughtful design can extend building lifespans while adapting to evolving user needs.

In a recent Manila Bulletin article, Petteri Kyrklund, Managing Director of KONE Philippines, shares how KONE is scaling up future-ready elevator and escalator solutions to meet modern safety and energy standards. He champions modernization over demolition, preserving value while upgrading infrastructure.

To power this transformation, the country’s first KONE Academy has recently been launched to train the next generation of elevator and escalator experts. It’s a bold investment and a clear commitment to both infrastructure and human capital.

Because building smart cities isn’t just about concrete and steel; it’s about people, too. 💙

🔗Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gGgfZPEe

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Original source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kone_peopleflow-shapingcities-sustainability-activity-7368106823041650688-x-r8