KONE is recognized as the innovation leader in the global elevator and escalator market. KONE provides customers with industry-leading elevators, escalators and solutions for maintenance and modernization.
KONE, founded in 1910, today operates in about 50 countries and employs about 34 000 employees. KONE’s annual net sales in 2009 were €4,7 billion. KONE serves over 250 000 customers worldwide and maintains approximately 750 000 elevators and escalators.
KONE is the global technology leader in eco-effient energy and space saving elevators and escalators. The company works closely with architects and consultants in decisions on elevators and escalators to assure builders, building owners, facility managers and developers of optimal solutions.
KONE has been present on the Russian market since 1935. It maintains branches in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg and Ufa. KONE is also present in approximately 20 other major cities through exclusive distributors. KONE is one of the two leading elevator companies in the import segment with elevators installed in many prominent government buildings including the Kremlin, hotels, office and retail buildings as well as high end residential buildings. KONE’s is the market leader in the Moscow area, with it elevators and escalators featured in such prominent buildings as the Naberezhnaya Tower, Capital City, Imperia Tower and the MIBC building.
KONE Corporation is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki.