110 years of bold innovation for smarter people flow.

From a machine shop to a people flow pioneer

The transformation to a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry hasn’t happened by chance. Active calculation, innovation and internationalisation have paid off.

In 1996, KONE MonoSpace® elevator marked a turning point in our history. The first machine-room-less elevator revolutionised the entire industry, giving us a new perspective on how to develop KONE going forward.

A mindset of courage and collaboration has driven our development. This is particularly true with how we leverage digital transformation.

“With digitalisation and technological development things are happening so fast, we can’t go it alone. We need to work closer with our partners and customers to create a whole ecosystem around KONE,” says Sanna Kaje, Head of Strategy at KONE.

This approach has led to such game-changing innovations as KONE 24/7 Connected Services, which brings artificial intelligence to maintenance, as well as KONE DX Class elevators.

“With the DX Class elevators, we didn’t just launch a product – we launched a platform,” notes Tomio Pihkala, EVP New Equipment Business at KONE, adding that by inviting third parties and adapting to our customers’ digital solutions, we’re building an ecosystem around people flow.