Architects, Contractors and Builders Can Now Download CAD Layouts and Specs for Elevators, Escalators, Powerwalks From New Web Site.

MOLINE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 1997--Architects, designers, contractors, builders and building owners now have instant access to and can download CAD layouts, specifications, technical information, service and modernization information, and new product information on elevators, escalators and powerwalks manufactured by Montgomery KONE. All information is available through the firm's Web site located at http://www.montgomery-kone.com, the most complete site of its kind available in the vertical transportation industry.

The Web site opens to the door of an elevator entrance. The site invites you to take a virtual elevator tour; whereby you are transported through cyber-space inside the elevator. A car operating panel contains excellent navigational buttons to each floor displayed on the right side of the page. Each floor button is labeled with the content of that level. Viewers can go directly to any floor by clicking on the floor button of their choice - the same way you would push a button in an elevator. They can move between floors and different content easily by simply clicking on another floor button. The buttons are always visible on every page. Each page features a product photo or graphic, and presents a number of choice options in a simple-to-use format.

"We feel we are providing architects and contractors with 24 hour access to drawings, specs and other information about our products and services," said Heimo Makinen, president of Montgomery KONE. "The drawings and specs for our elevators, escalators and powerwalks are on Level 5 and can be downloaded through our Web site right into the architect's or builder's design. They no longer have to wait for someone else to send them information. It's available around the clock to people in the industry who need this kind of detail," he said.

Versie Stephanson, senior project architect for HOK Architects, frequently uses the Web site to incorporate specifications and CAD layouts. "I really like the instant access to elevator and floor-to-floor specifications," said Stephanson. "It's a great resource that makes our job easier. Montgomery KONE products are standard in the majority of our facilities, so easy access to their information is beneficial to our operation," he said. HOK Architects specializes in designing international sports facilities such as Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, The United Center, home of the world champion Chicago Bulls, and Jacobs Field, home of the Cleveland Indians.

The Web site features seven levels of detailed information: Level P provides access to related sites and information on the industry; Level L is the lobby and site index; Level 2 is a contact link from the user to Montgomery; Level 3 features career opportunities; Level 4 is the "What's New" section that contains new product information and literature; Level 5 is the products and services area that permits the user to download their own library of reference materials, CAD layouts and specs. Level 6 provides you with a collection useful corporate information including a letter from the president.

"Architects throughout the United States and the world can access this useful information in a matter of minutes and fold it into their own projects," said Tom Hubbell, Montgomery KONE Director of Sales Services. "The navigational format of our site makes this simple and easy. We're not aware of another similar site that works so simply," he said. "And, you can click on Level 2, to access state maps or zip code locations, to find the Montgomery facility nearest you. That can prove to be a very helpful feature."

The site contains a wealth of reference information about new construction, modernization and service. The company can be contacted via a convenient toll-free number, 1-800-956-KONE (5663). In Canada, call 1-416-252-6151.

Montgomery KONE is the largest manufacturer of escalators and powerwalks in the world, with more than 100 years of experience. The company is also one of the largest manufacturers and installers of quality elevators. Montgomery KONE also provides modernization, maintenance and other services for all types of vertical transportation equipment. World headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium, and North American headquarters are in Moline, Ill., USA.

Editor's Note: Photo to accompany story is available from Henry Russell Bruce Public Relations 319/298-0242 or Business Wire. To request a media packet including CD ROM, contact Jim Thebeau, Henry Russell Bruce Public Relations 319/298-0242.

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