Thyssen / ThyssenKrupp / TKE

TK Elevator (or simply TKE) is a German elevator manufacturer and is the third largest one in the world. Originally part of the German multinational conglomerate corporation thyssenkrupp AG, it spun off in 2021 into a separate company known as TK Elevator.

TKE (then ThyssenKrupp) entered Indonesia in 2005, but its history actually started in 1984 when Thyssen, the predecessor of ThyssenKrupp, entered the country through PT. Thyssindo Griatama (now Marico Gria) as its distributor. This arrangement continued until 2004.

It is currently represented by PT. TK Elevator Indonesia (previously PT. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Indonesia, 2005-2010s; and PT. thyssenkrupp Technologies Indonesia, 2010s-2021)

1980s-1990s (Thyssen)

Thyssen escalators made from the 1980s to 1990s typically have bold appearance with thick handrails. Most of them have large "THYSSEN" logo located on the top right corner of the landing cover. The model of these escalators is believed to be FT 72, and had been made since 1972[1].

Known installations:

• Kramat Jati Market, Jakarta (1980s, derelict)

• Rasuna Office Park, Jakarta (1997)

• ITC Mangga Dua, Jakarta (two units that go between level 5 and 7)

• Plaza Surabaya, Surabaya (1987)

• WTC Surabaya (old building), Surabaya (1989, all replaced into iFE)

• Cyber Plaza Malang (formerly Dieng Plaza), Malang

2000s-current (ThyssenKrupp / TKE)

Velino

Velino is the current TKE escalator model for general application, originally a product of Thyssen developed in the late 1990s and was launched in 1997.[2] It is the most common TKE model found in Indonesia. It is named after Velino River in Italy.

Known installations:

• LuLu Hypermart, Cakung, Jakarta (2016)

• Senen Market Footbridge, Jakarta

• Simpang Temu Dukuh Atas, Jakarta (2022)

• Icon Walk Mall, Tangerang

• Samesta Mahata Serpong, Tangerang (2023, shopping arcade)

• Margo City, Depok (2006)

• Cinere Bellevue Mall, Depok

• AEON Mall Sentul City, Bogor (2019)

• Cihampelas Walk, Bandung (2003)

• Terminal Joyoboyo, Surabaya

• Kaza Mall, Surabaya

• AZKO Kuta Central Park, Bali (2013, second hand escalator that goes from 1 to 2)

• Gelael Supermarket Kuta, Bali (2010)

• Palembang Light Rail Transit, Palembang (2017)

In the 2020s, the model was updated with completely flat handrail ends.

Tugela

Tugela is the current escalator model for transit application with medium to high traffic. It was originally a product developed by Thyssen in the 1990s, and is named after Tugela Falls, a waterfall in South Africa.[3] It has been made since 1998.[2]

Known installations:

• Yogyakarta Tugu Station, Yogyakarta (2023, the first TKE Tugela in Indonesia)

• Purwokerto Station, Purwokerto (2023)

Victoria

Victoria is the current heavy duty escalator model with high traffic demand, and like both Velino and Tugela, it was originally a product of Thyssen in the 1980s. It is named after Victoria Falls, a waterfall in Zambia and Zimbabwe.[4] Victoria escalators have been produced since 1984.[1]

This model has not yet been installed in Indonesia.

Norilang

Norilang is a very rare model that was produced by ThyssenKrupp Elevator China. Not much is known but it looks pretty much like Velino. It is named after the Norilang waterfall in China. As of 2022, this model can be found in Click Square, Bandung (now repurposed as a hospital).

Orinoco

Orinoco is the current horizontal/inclined moving walk model of TKE since 1999.[5] It is named after Orinoco river that flows in Colombia and Venezuela.[6]

Known installations:

• LuLu Hypermart, Cakung, Jakarta (2016)

• Mitra10 Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang

• Icon Walk Mall, Tangerang

• Margo City, Depok (2006, branded as ThyssenKrupp Dongyang)

• Cinere Bellevue Mall, Depok

• AEON Mall Sentul City, Bogor (2019)

• Palembang Light Rail Transit, Palembang (2017, certain stations only)

iWalk

iWalk is a model of moving walk with very shallow pit which allows it to be installed directly on the floor without having to cut a hole to house the unit (hence pitless). There are ramps installed at both ends of the unit. This model is currently produced in Asturias, Spain and is said to be more expensive than Orinoco. It was launched in 2011.

Known installations:

• Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - Terminal 3 (old terminal), Cengkareng, Banten (2017)

• Juanda International Airport, Sidoarjo

• Ngurah Rai International Airport - International Terminal, Bali (2013)

I.MOD

I.MOD is a model for modernizing older escalators and/or moving walkways of any brands. This model has not yet been installed in Indonesia.

References

[1] Product History Page 2. Thyssen Fahrtreppen (via Wayback Machine)

[2] Product History Page 4. Thyssen Fahrtreppen (via Wayback Machine)

[3] Tugela brochure (2002 edition) (archived)

[4] Victoria brochure (2001 edition) (archived)

[5] Product History Page 5. Thyssen Fahrtreppen (via Wayback Machine)

[6] Orinoco brochure (2001 edition) (archived)