In order to efficiently serve the needs of customers in different parts of the world, KONE has established a global supply operation that is supported by an optimized distribution and delivery network. The purpose of our supply chain is to deliver our products to the building sites in the most efficient manner possible, fulfilling time and quality requirements, while aiming to minimize the carbon footprint of operations relating to the supply chain.
Equipment production starts with the delivery of raw materials and parts supplies to KONE’s engineering and production centers located in nine countries.
KONE purchases 80 percent of its raw materials and parts supplies for new equipment production from approximately 100 suppliers located in proximity to our production centers. Suppliers include raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers and component manufacturers. Our supplier network has been created to ensure timely, quality and cost competitive supply across our global supply operations.
For elevators, key components are assembled by KONE using proprietary technologies. Other components are provided by external suppliers and are sent either to our engineering and production centers or directly to distribution centers. Some suppliers consolidate different elevator components into modules for delivery to KONE’s distribution centers, minimizing the amount of packaging and logistics.
Escalators, on the other hand, are delivered to the construction site as a complete unit. KONE’s
commercial escalator manufacturing takes place in China, whereas heavy duty escalators are assembled in different locations, including Keighley, United Kingdom and Coal Valley, USA.
The final assembly and installation of all elevators and escalators occurs at the building site by KONE technicians or qualified subcontractors in accordance with KONE specifications.
