Hyundai elevators and escalators from Abans: An engineering marvel

Abans Engineering, a member of the prestigious Abans Group of Companies, remains as the sole agent in Sri Lanka for Hyundai high-speed elevators and escalators that aim to redefine urban mobility and elevate consumers to the newest heights of technological innovations while at the same time providing them with comfort, reliability and convenience. 

This is further evidenced by the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ICTAD EM1 category certifications in the construction industry that Abans Engineering has received over time.  A key feature of Hyundai elevators, the destination control system (DSS), offers the most advanced group control technology to take passengers to their destination floors in the shortest time while optimising operation and energy efficiency. The DSS big data and artificial intelligence (AI) technology determine peak hours and door operation patterns to optimise operation efficiency. Further, the DSS helps to operate the system without physical contact with the operation panel, which minimises the risk of viral transmission while enhancing the security by preventing unauthorised entry. The Office Complex for Grafeio One (Pvt.) Ltd on Aloe Avenue, Colombo 3, with six high-speed Hyundai Elevators, is the one and only building in Sri Lanka to utilise the state-of-the-art destination control system.

Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort by John Keells Holdings PLC stands as a testament to the efficiency and quality of Hyundai elevators and escalators, boasting 85 vertical elevators including high-speed elevators and 27 escalators, including Sri Lanka’s longest escalator, which serves levels two to seven in the hotel area. The Cinnamon Life project is further enhanced with the exclusive destination selecting system, which is expected to result in significant benefits at the location.

The portfolio of Abans Engineering is further enhanced by the other projects that were undertaken and successfully completed, such as Colombo City Centre, equipped with 15 elevators and 10 escalators and The Dynasty Apartment Complex in Kandy that consists of the tallest machine room less elevators in Sri Lanka. Hyundai elevators develop eco-friendly units for customer satisfaction through a design and material development process that reduces environmental pollution. Hyundai elevators also continue to develop low electricity-consuming products while reducing the materials used in the production process in line with customer well-being in mind, thereby taking a massive lead in implementing eco-friendly technologies. 

Hyundai Elevators is the first elevator manufacturer in the world to receive a grade ‘A’ certification from TUV, German Institute of Energy efficiency rating (VDI 4707 Part1), which is an international certification given after assessing an elevator’s operation time, energy consumption and average operation distance. Hyundai’s ultra-high-speed elevator (THE EL) also became the first in the world to receive the ‘A’ class (the best-in-class system) in the ultra-high-speed elevator (600mpm) category. Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd, one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea, involved in various fields from manufacturing automobiles to heavy industry, took up the challenge to provide a total solution of high-tech elevators, escalators and moving walkways for fast and optimal movements to meet modern developments in high rise construction.