Kion Group AG is a Germany‐based manufacturer of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, traded over the counter in the U.S. under the ticker KIGRY. The company designs, produces and services a broad range of material handling equipment, including counterbalance trucks, warehouse and very narrow aisle trucks, pallet trucks, reach trucks, and automated guided vehicles. Kion Group also offers software and digital products to optimize warehouse management and logistical operations for customers across manufacturing, retail, distribution and e-commerce industries.
The group’s key brands include Linde Material Handling, STILL and Dematic. Linde Material Handling and STILL provide a comprehensive portfolio of forklifts and warehouse equipment, complemented by spare parts, maintenance contracts and fleet management services. Dematic, which Kion acquired in 2016, specializes in complex automation, robotics and integrated warehouse solutions, supporting large-scale distribution centers and production facilities with software‐driven conveyor and sortation systems.
Kion Group traces its roots to the materials handling division of The Linde Group, which was spun off in the early 2000s and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2013. Since then, the company has expanded its global footprint through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, establishing production sites and service centers in more than 100 countries. Its equipment and solutions are deployed across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Africa, serving customers in automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and consumer goods sectors.
Under the leadership of CEO Gordon Riske, who has headed the company since 2014, Kion Group continues to focus on innovation in automation, electrification and digital services. The executive team oversees research and development centers in Germany and abroad, aiming to drive operational efficiency and sustainability in its products. Through investments in Industry 4.0 technologies, Kion Group positions itself as a partner for customers seeking to modernize logistics and achieve smarter, more resilient supply chains.
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