• TK Elevator powers the newly inaugurated Goa International Airport with it’s robust, reliable, and versatile Airport Mobility Solutions
• It’s 20 Elevators, 8 Escalators, 5 PBBs, and 6 VDGS will ensure unparalleled passenger comfort, convenience and safety at the Airport
• With this landmark project, TK Elevator has created history by becoming the first company ever to offer "Made in India- Passenger Boarding Bridges" in India

Pune, 11th December 2022 – TK Elevator is proud to have powered the newly inaugurated Goa International Airport with it’s robust, reliable, and versatile Airport Mobility Solutions, comprising 20 Elevators, 8 Escalators, 5 PBBs, and 6 VDGS to ensure unparalleled comfort, convenience and safety to the passengers. With this landmark project, TK Elevator has created history by becoming the first company ever to offer "Made in India- Passenger Boarding Bridges" in India.

The new Goa International Airport at Mopa has been developed at a cost of around Rs 2,870 crore by the GMR Group, which also operates airports in Delhi, Hyderabad and Nagpur. It will, in the first phase, cater to around 4.4 million passengers per annum (MPPA) on a single runway and can go up to 33 MPPA with two runways.

TK Elevator’s, 20 ‘Made in India’- Panoramic glass elevators and meta100 MRL elevator’s - Bright and contemporary cabin designs; Energy efficient and fast to install compact configuration; Robust yet elegant, user friendly accessories and fixtures, and Peace of mind of TK Elevator stringent German engineering, makes them a perfect solution for various kind of projects including Airports.

Likewise, TK Elevator’s, 8 Velino escalators deployed at the airport not only looks stunning, but also operates at the highest level. Its reliable safety features and innovative technologies, combined with a wide array of design options, put this escalator in a class of its own. Velino’s step chain, drive and other major components are designed to last, reducing the maintenance cost, and ensuring greater availability at important public infrastructure projects such as Airports.

Over 50 safety features and options mitigate the risk of incidents and injuries hence makes it’s a dependable product for public infrastructure and transportation network projects across the globe. Velino’s safety record includes an extensive range of motion safety devices and important features to secure building interfaces and ensure passenger safety, day in, day out.

TK Elevator’s project-tailored passenger boarding bridges boost boarding efficiency, convenience and safety. They also meet the most diverse and demanding client requirements. Our wide PBB portfolio includes solutions for virtually all aircraft types, from the largest commercial aircrafts to propeller and regional jets. Our bridgehead automatic undocking and remote automatic undocking options improves safety, shortens boarding time and reduces congestion.

TK Elevator’s, Visual Docking Guidance Systems act as an important safety devices at the gate, with high standards concerning precision, safety, and reliability. Our docking solution complies with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 14 sections 5.3.25 and 5.3.26, as well as with EASA CD ADR-DSN.M.760.

As an industry leader with extensive experience and expertise in infrastructure and transportation projects across the Globe, TK Elevator’s products have been installed in award-winning international airports as well as metro and high-speed rail stations and terminals, and public facilities such as hospitals and government buildings in the region. The recently inaugurated Goa Airport serves as a testament to the company’s reputation for outstanding quality, safety and durability, while paving the way for more modernizations and new installations in India as it undergoes rapid urbanization.

“With the Goa Airport project in our portfolio, we look forward to applying our expertise and exceptional products to more new projects as well as renewal and revitalization efforts in the country. By promoting localized R&D and manufacturing, we are more committed than ever to empower the local economy, and provide prompt and world-class support to India’s development with continued innovation and state-of-the-art technology.” says Mr. Manish Mehan, CEO & MD, TK Elevator (India).

TKE will also be offering tugela, its ruggedly reliable escalator, from the Pune facility. The tugela has a globally proven track record in safely moving passengers in high-traffic areas and all types of climates. Its dependable technology and components, such as certified brake system, make this escalator an exceptionally reliable partner for infrastructure applications. tugela scores high on durability and long-lasting looks, and is available with a wide range of customizable design options, including various outer claddings and handrail colours.

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TK Elevator (formerly: thyssenkrupp Elevator)
With customers in over 100 countries served by 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €8 billion in the fiscal year 2019/2020. Over 1,000 locations around the world provide an extensive network that guarantees closeness to customers. Over the past decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent since its sale by thyssenkrupp AG in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business represented by over 24,000 service technicians. The product portfolio covers commodity elevators for residential and commercial buildings to cutting-edge, highly customized solutions for state-of-the-art skyscrapers. In addition, it also consists of escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based service solutions, such as the MAX platform, are gaining in importance. With these digital offerings, there are no limits to urban mobility anymore. TKE – move beyond.