KONE has acquired the assets of Certified Elevator Co., Inc. an independent elevator company with operations in the Denver, Colo. area. This acquisition adds density to KONE’s existing operations in the Denver region.
Certified and KONE will be combining their elevator operations under the KONE name during the next few months. “We are thrilled to be adding great new customers and employees through this acquisition,” says Vance Tang, KONE EVP and Area Director for KONE Americas.
Certified Elevator Co., Inc., under the capable leadership of Tony Mateyko, has developed a strong customer base since their founding in 1986 with a demonstrated expertise in elevator maintenance, repair and modernization.
“The combined Certified and KONE teams welcome the opportunity to continue to offer outstanding service to Certified and KONE customers,” Vance concludes.
For further information, please contact:
Jeff Eaton, Director, Acquisitions, KONE Americas tel. (925) 984-0019 or
Kellie Lindquist, Marketing Manager, KONE Americas tel. (630) 955-4202
About KONE
KONE is one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry. The company has been committed to understanding the needs of its customers for the past century, providing industry-leading elevators, escalators and automatic building doors as well as innovative solutions for modernization and maintenance. The company’s objective is to offer the best people flow experience by developing and delivering solutions that enable people to move smoothly, safely, comfortably and without waiting in buildings in an increasingly urbanizing environment. In 2010, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 5 billion and approximately 33,800 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd in Finland.
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