Business magazine Forbes has ranked KONE the 39th most innovative company in the world. KONE is also the highest ranked elevator and escalator company in the top 100.
Forbes magazine’s ranking is based on a metric called an innovation premium. It is the premium the stock market gives a company because investors expect it to launch new offerings and enter new markets that will generate even bigger income streams.
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As the Forbes ranking shows, innovation is one of KONE’s success factors. The company has always provided a systematic and long-term investment into its R&D capabilities. In 2010 KONE’s research and development expenses totaled more than EUR 70 million.
With focus on key customer segments, KONE has introduced many new product and service enhancements in order to meet customers´ needs better. The key drivers for the solutions are improved energy-efficiency, superior ride comfort and appealing visual design.
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