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KONE Corporation

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KONE Corporation is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, founded in Finland in 1910. The company designs and manufactures complete People Flow solutions that make urban movement safer, more convenient, and more sustainable. Its hardware and smart digital systems move approximately 2 billion people daily across more than 60 countries.

With a workforce of over 60,000 employees, KONE operates at the intersection of traditional mechanical engineering and modern technology. The company's technical work spans IoT, AI, cloud architecture, and mechanical engineering, supported by a portfolio of more than 3,000 patents. Its product offering integrates physical equipment with digital services to optimize building infrastructure.

KONE's culture is built on safety-first principles and a drive for innovation. The company emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and employee ownership, and it has been recognized for its work in sustainability. Its operations serve the urban infrastructure and building technology sectors worldwide.

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