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Elevators are not disposable
Property owners can lower the total cost of elevator ownership and, at the same time, contribute to a more sustainable future by modernizing elevators rather than replacing them.
Hydroware has been working for over 25 years to transform the elevator industry into a circular ecosystem. We do this by preserving the material and economic value of existing elevator systems.
Modernizing an elevator means that the elevator’s framework and other robust components, which can last for several generations, are preserved and become part of the new elevator. Erik Paulsson, CCO at Hydroware, believes that property owners can obtain a modern and upgraded elevator at a lower cost and simultaneously conserve the Earth’s resources by opting for modernization instead of complete replacement.
– Today, far too many elevators are completely replaced, even though there is rarely a need to do so, says Erik Paulsson. Modernizing an elevator significantly extends its lifespan. With our solutions, an elevator can be modernized multiple times. We believe an elevator should last as long as the building itself.
Lower cost
Over the past 25 years, many elevator manufacturers have made their systems less modular. As a result, these elevators are harder to modernize. This often leads to unnecessary full replacements after only 25 years. Furthermore, many new elevators rely on closed systems. According to Erik Paulsson, this limits flexibility and increases long-term costs for property owners.
When an elevator starts to age, you should modernize it instead of replacing it. It will save money, time and lower the environmental impact.
Closed systems also tie building owners to a single supplier. Over time, this can lead to higher service costs and, in some cases, another complete replacement.
Hydroware takes a different approach. Our solutions are always open and modular. This gives property owners the freedom to choose their service provider and helps reduce both installation and maintenance costs.
Lower environmental impact
Manufacturing a counterweight for a new traction elevator requires more energy than a modernized hydraulic elevator typically uses over 25 years of operation. That’s a significant difference.
With Hydroware’s modernization solutions, it is possible to reduce both power demand and energy consumption by up to 70%.
– Our basic rule is simple, concludes Erik Paulsson. When an elevator starts to age, you should modernize it instead of replacing it. It will save money, time and lower the environmental impact.
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Lifecycle for elevators
We have had a life cycle analysis done for a 4-person elevator in a residential building. It clearly shows that the material used to manufacture the lift has a significantly greater negative impact on the environment than that from operation it during the property’s lifetime.
Circular economy for elevators
Circular economy is an expression of economic models in a company, society, or organisation, which highlights business opportunities where circular cycles are used rather than linear processes that have been dominant for a long period of time.
Sustainable elevators
For us to move into a sustainable world, we need to go back to installing lifts that are suited for modernisation, where they can be updated module by module. A modernised lift will have half the environmental impact of a completely replaced lift.