KONE offers cutting-edge solutions that enhance urban living through its People Flow™ technology, ensuring safe, smooth, and efficient journeys for over one billion people daily. Its solutions include elevators, escalators, autowalks, doors, and people flow consultation services, catering to residential, retail, office, commercial, government, medical, hospitality, and recreational sectors.
Tailored Solutions and Technological Excellence
KONE’s customer-centric approach ensures that its solutions are highly customized to meet specific business needs. By integrating innovation and technology, the company maintains a high standard of post-sales service. This commitment to excellence led to KONE being recognized as one of the world’s most innovative companies on the Forbes list in 2018, making it the only elevator company to receive this honor eight times.
Expanding Footprint in Asia
Founded in Finland in 1910, KONE has strategically expanded into Asia by adapting to the region’s dynamic environment. Its commitment to sustainability is reflected in its Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) certifications. Beyond business, KONE invests in employee empowerment and development, earning a place on Forbes’ 2018 Global 2000 World’s Best Employers List for the second consecutive year. The company offers a variety of training programs, including e-learning initiatives, to support both vertical and horizontal career growth.
Meeting Evolving Customer Expectations
With increasing customer demands, KONE continuously refines its approach by focusing on innovation. The company embraces digitalization through high-value partnerships, such as its collaboration with IBM, which provides cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Through KONE 24/7 Connected Services, millions of elevators, escalators, doors, and turnstiles worldwide are remotely monitored and optimized for seamless urban mobility.
Sustainability and Global Impact
KONE is a leader in sustainable innovation, consistently earning high ratings on the CDP climate performance list. It has received multiple Good Design and RedDot design awards and pioneered eco-efficient solutions such as UltraRope in 2013, which enhances elevator performance while reducing environmental impact.
Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
KONE’s CSR initiatives are driven by the KONE Centennial Foundation, established to mark the company’s 100th anniversary. Through this foundation, KONE supports drug rehabilitation programs in South Africa, literacy programs in China, supplementary education for children in India, and arts initiatives in Mexico to combat violence. These efforts reflect KONE’s dedication to creating a positive impact beyond the business world.
