SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has been recognised as one of Asia's Best Performing Companies and was conferred the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Award.
The award recognises high performing enterprises that have shown tremendous growth in revenue and are focused on connecting with consumers in seizing business opportunities. KONE's ability to present sustainable solution to modern-day problems has given them a competitive edge that has been propelling its growth in the region. Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest growing markets for KONE today.
Innovation and sustainability have been driving KONE's growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The company has leveraged technology to develop solutions catering to the diverse needs of various countries in the region. From socio-economic difference to the maturity level of the market, everything is considered by KONE while designing and provisioning a solution. Making people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable is a mission for KONE.
"It's a great honour and privilege for us to receive this award and this is a testament of our commitment towards innovation and delivering value for our customers," said Axel Berkling, Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific, KONE. "We believe it's important for us to understand the constantly changing and increasingly challenging business environment while staying flexible and nimble to tackle the challenges arising from urbanisation and digitalisation. Winning this award would not have been possible without the support and confidence of our customers, suppliers and most importantly, our employees."
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About KONE
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernisation to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. In 2018, KONE had annual net sales of EUR 9.1 billion, and at the end of the year over 57,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
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