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KONE President and CEO Henrik Ehrnrooth To Step Down

Henrik Ehrnrooth, president and CEO of Finland-based KONE, has informed the Board of Directors (BoD) he will step down in the first half of 2024, KONE announced on October 2....

KONE Showcases Robot-Elevator Integration at Copenhagen Hotel

On LinkedIn, Finland-headquartered KONE recently showcased its digital solutions that enable a service robot at a Copenhagen, Denmark, hotel to autonomously call an elevator and move from one floor to...

KONE Confirms Participation in Inaugural GEE 2023 in Milan

On September 4, KONE confirmed its participation in the first edition of the international Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE), planned on November 15-17 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. The...

Maryland Metro Station Escalator Replacement Nearly Complete

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced that the replacement of the escalators at the Silver Spring station in Maryland is nearly complete, Source of the Spring reports....

James Joins Vantage as Chief Commercial Officer

Michael James has joined Bronx, NY-headquartered Vantage Elevator Solutions as chief commercial officer, reporting directly to CEO Jay Dietz and responsible for leading Vantage's sales and marketing efforts companywide. Beginning...

Shifting Gears

KONE and Schindler provide insight into an evolving NYC property and VT market.  As the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an era of remote and hybrid work that appears to be...

This Too Shall Pass

Our focus this month is on the region of New York — and the stories poured in. Many reflected your author’s thoughts in this column over the past three-four months,...

Lorino Becomes New CEO of KONE Ibérica & Italia

KONE Corp. appointed Giovanni Lorino CEO of KONE Ibérica & Italia effective July 1. Lorino has more than 25 years' experience in the vertical-transportation industry, including serving as CEO of...

KONE Elevators India Expands with New South Delhi Office

KONE Elevators India recently expanded its footprint in North India with the opening of a new sales and service office in South Delhi on July 3, ANI reports. Located in...

M.S. Elevators and ATB Elevator Technology Berlin Join Forces

KONE subsidiary M.S. Elevators "took a decisive step toward strengthening its presence" in Berlin by merging with ATB Elevator Technology Berlin, previously managed by co-managing directors (MDs) Michal Wittek and...