Konecranes is a Finland‐based industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in lifting equipment and related services. The company’s core business activities include the design, manufacture and servicing of overhead cranes, hoists, workstation lifting systems and associated material handling solutions. In addition to new equipment sales, Konecranes offers aftermarket services such as maintenance, inspections, spare parts supply and modernizations, helping customers optimize uptime and productivity for their lifting assets.
The company’s product portfolio spans a wide array of lifting and handling solutions. In the industrial segment, Konecranes provides heavy-duty overhead cranes, electric chain and wire rope hoists, end-carriages and crane components. Its port solutions unit delivers ship‐to‐shore cranes, yard and terminal equipment, straddle carriers and automated stacking cranes, serving container, bulk and general cargo operations. Konecranes also offers specialized lifting devices for heavy process industries, including foundries, steel mills and paper mills.
Founded in 1994 through a spin-off from Kone Corporation, Konecranes has grown into a global company with headquarters in Hyvinkää, Finland. The organization operates in over 50 countries via local offices and service centers, supported by a network of manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America. Through a combination of standardized global platforms and regionally tailored solutions, Konecranes addresses the needs of diverse industries ranging from manufacturing and automotive to ports and terminals.
The company’s executive leadership is headed by President and CEO Rob Smith, under whose guidance Konecranes continues to invest in digital services, automation and sustainable lifting technologies. With a focus on safety, efficiency and lifecycle performance, Konecranes aims to deliver value to its customers by extending equipment life, reducing operational risks and improving material flow across industrial and port environments.
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