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About KONE

We are a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making people’s journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®.

Shaping the future of cities

We move two billion people every day

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At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. 5 of top 10 tallest buildings in the world are equipped by KONE’s high-rise technology.

 

In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees, in close to 70 countries. KONE Class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

  • 115+

    Founded in Finland in 1910, we have been in business for more than a century.

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  • 600,000

    We work with our customers - builders, building owners, facility managers and developers, plus with architects, authorities and consultants.

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  • 60,000+

    We have over 60,000 employees around the world.

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  • 70

    We operate in close to 70 countries across the globe.

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  • 1.8

    Our elevator and escalator maintenance base was over 1.8 million units in 2025.

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  • 11.2

    KONE had annual net sales of 11.2 billion euros in 2025.

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Our businesses

Everything you need for smooth people flow

As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides world-class services and innovative solutions for new and existing buildings.                               

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Rise to lead

Our strategy 2025-2030

KONE’s ambition is to lead the industry. This means leadership in three areas: number one choice for our employees and customers, lead in innovation and sustainability, and lead in growth and profitability.

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    Sustainability

    Our sustainability leadership is about creating lasting impact, and we invite the world to rise with us.
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    Innovation

    Our track record in research and development means we hold more than 3,000 patents across our businesses. Read more about KONE’s groundbreaking innovations and solutions.

Our locations

Our worldwide presence

We operate in close to 70 countries around the world, serving 600,000 customers. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we have eight global R&D centers and ten manufacturing units in seven countries, as well as a worldwide network of agents and authorized distributors.

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We help our customers succeed around the world

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    • Culture

      KONE's company culture consists of four values and three principles.
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      History

      Our story begins in 1910, when a machine repair shop in Helsinki became known as KONE, Finnish for “machine”. More than a century later, KONE enables the smooth flow of millions of people in urban centers across the world.