Kone Oyj is a Finland-based engineering company specializing in the manufacturing, installation and servicing of elevators, escalators and automatic building doors. The company’s core offerings include new equipment for residential, commercial and industrial properties as well as modernization and maintenance solutions designed to enhance performance, safety and energy efficiency. In addition to hardware, Kone provides advanced digital services and connectivity solutions, such as predictive maintenance and remote monitoring, to help clients optimize the uptime and reliability of their vertical transportation assets.
Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Kone has grown into one of the world’s leading elevator and escalator providers. The company operates across more than 60 countries, with a particularly strong presence in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. Kone’s service network includes tens of thousands of technicians who deliver planned and corrective maintenance, machine room–less elevator solutions and accessibility upgrades for existing installations. The company’s global installation and service operations are supported by regional R&D centers focused on adapting technologies to local building standards and customer requirements.
Kone is led by President and CEO Henrik Ehrnrooth and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Antti Herlin. Under this leadership, the company has pursued a strategy centered on sustainability, digitalization and customer-centric innovation. Kone’s research initiatives emphasize eco-efficient products that reduce energy consumption and material waste, while its digital platforms aim to streamline maintenance workflows and improve end-user experience. Through ongoing investments in product development and service capabilities, Kone seeks to maintain its position at the forefront of the vertical-transportation industry.
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