Architect and Builder August/September 2018 | Page 8

KONE INTRODUCES MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO SOUTH AFRICA MAXIFLEX INTRODUCES THE NEW STACKDOOR® SECURITY GRILLE Maxiflex is proud to introduce Stackdoor®, a completely unique and innovative certified security door solution. Manufactured in The Netherlands, Stackdoor’s ground-breaking stackable, strong, lightweight construction sets it apart from any other rolling door, security door, open security grille and speed gate currently available on the market. As the name implies, the door stacks rather than rolls, delivering a host of advantages. This patented Stackdoor® security grille owes its unique stacking system to its ingenious design; the grille is constructed from steel slat profiles and solid steel pins which disappear into horizontal beams. The aesthetic thin design of the steel slats allow for maximum transparency when closed. Another key feature is a unique mechanism which locks automatically after the grille is closed making it virtually impossible to forcibly lift it. This anti-lift design which requires no lock, provides a break-in delay of up to 15 minutes. Stackdoor® is specifically designed for restricted spaces. As the security grille does not roll around its axis but rather stacks neatly and compactly upright, it takes up very little head room and eliminates the need for large shutterboxes normally required for rolling doors. The modular mounting system allows for easy integration into the ceiling or wall. Stackdoor® is an official certified security solution and holds the title of the safest security grille in the European market. The break- in resistant grille is the only product on the market to be officially RC2/RC3 certified (EN1627) and is compliant to security level 4 and 5 standards. The security grille is available in various powder-coated colours as well as in stainless steel and carries a 5-year warranty. “We hold the sole distributor rights for Stackdoor® in Southern Africa and we are extremely excited about the product,” says Bram Janssen, Managing Director of Maxiflex. “The bespoke design and construction of this product takes security to the next level. It is completely different to our current product portfolio and is set to open up a whole new market opportunity for us. Taking into account our country’s high crime rate and the fact that Stackdoor® can be installed in areas that were previously impossible to secure, we are confident that this security grille will be welcomed by South African retail, business and industry.” Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Web: www.maxiflex.co.za 8 In a revolutionary move to improve elevators and escalators’ maintenance services, KONE Corporation launched a unique set of tailor-made maintenance solutions catered to users’ needs. Following its successful launch in both the European and Middle Eastern markets, KONE 24/7 Connected Services and KONE Care™ is making its debut in the South African market, offering KONE customers higher flexibility, greater transparency and better safety. KONE, the Finnish giant, is set to redefine maintenance and modernisation services for vertical flow solutions. In fact, through its KONE Care™ Online portal, customers will be able to request maintenance services, track maintenance status and equipment health through the new online platform. In addition, it will allow for greater transparency as it provides detailed information on maintenance, repairs, and call-out history, including contract and invoicing information. What’s more, KONE Care™ Online will enhance customer’s partnerships by allowing them to provide their own reports on the product’s operations. This in turn will grant them greater planning flexibility with regards to budgeting for future modernisation and maintenance. Customers using KONE Care™ will be able to build their own contract, based on their specific needs and business requirements. The introduction of these new services serves to enhance users’ exper