What does that mean?
An open elevator system is one that is not tied to a specific vendor or requires special tools, codes, or proprietary software. It can be serviced by a variety of companies, giving the property owner the freedom to choose the partner that best suits their needs
Service and spare parts can be put out to tender at
, which keeps prices competitive.
You can switch service providers without costly modifications. Clear error codes simplify troubleshooting and increase elevator availability.
Open systems support circular real estate ownership, where components can be replaced, modernized, and combined over time.
Simpler planning, since parts
are available on the open market
A closed system is locked into a specific manufacturer. This
means that:
It’s like buying a car that can only be serviced at a specific dealership, where all replacement parts must come from the same manufacturer. You lose freedom of choice, competition, and control over costs.
“In the past, customers rarely specified the type of system they wanted for their elevators, but today we’re seeing a clear shift. More and more property owners are requesting open systems in their tenders, as they don’t want to risk being locked in and having no options in the future.”
In closed systems, a seemingly simple component can end up being a costly proposition.
A housing company was forced to replace several frequency converters—a spare part that could only be purchased from the original manufacturer. The cost came to hundreds of thousands of kronor, with no way to compare prices or choose another supplier.
With an open system, the situation is different: the same component can be purchased from different suppliers at competitive prices. Over a 20- to 30-year period, this can result in savings in the millions for a property owner—while increasing flexibility and reducing the risk of unpleasant surprises.
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