How Our R&D Culture Drives Innovation

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Read more about KONE's ground breaking innovations and solutions </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-3122-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Company > Innovations > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE high-rise laboratories</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> High-rise, laboratory, elevator testing, Tytyri, China Zun, Kunshan, Jeddah Tower, UltraRope, JumpLift, Free falling test. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-7964-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Company > Innovations > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Innovating together</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> By working with many companies and organizations, across different industries, we can create the best people flow experience together. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-9694-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Company > Innovations > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Join the KONE “Veturi” 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data-info="tcm:17-104648-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > Maintenance and modernization > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Escalator modernization</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> With modernization, your escalators will become more energy-efficient, reliable, and most importantly safer. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5553-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Advanced people flow solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Make your building smarter and offer users a great experience with advanced solutions for security, comfort and convenience. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-7650-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > Advanced people flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE Office Flow</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE Office Flow is a modular, connected solution that adapts with the needs of your building and its users, providing smooth people flow with touch-free access and personalized user experiences that make office environments more attractive and efficient. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-7137-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > Advanced people flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Health and well-being solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Get KONE’s touchless and cleaning solutions to keep your elevators, escalators, and doors safe, and healthy. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8688-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > Advanced people flow solutions > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE office solutions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Rethinking the office experience is key to success. Create the best People Flow experience with KONE’s innovative solutions for the workplace environment. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-3819-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">For special buildings and large projects</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE Major Projects has a team of experts ready to help you anywhere in the world with your most challenging and complex projects. 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KONE supports you with achieving BREEAM International NC 2016 credits </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-10536-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > Solutions for greener buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Life cycle impact assessments</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE’s environmental responsibility covers the full life cycle of its products from design and manufacturing to installation, maintenance, modernization, and end-of-life treatment. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8469-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Products & services > Solutions for greener buildings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Best-in-class energy efficiency</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE was the first elevator and escalator company to achieve the best A class energy efficiency classification for a number of our installations. 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xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> For special buildings and large projects</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="4" href="/en/products-and-services/green-building/" data-info="tcm:17-8311-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Solutions for greener buildings</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="4"> <li><a href="/en/products-and-services/green-building/LEED/" data-info="tcm:17-8447-4"><span>LEED</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/products-and-services/green-building/BREEAM/" data-info="tcm:17-8458-4"><span>BREEAM</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/products-and-services/green-building/lifecycle-impact-assessments/" data-info="tcm:17-10536-4"><span>Life cycle impact 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Browse open positions. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-335-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Professionals and technical experts</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> At KONE you work on challenging international projects in teams that are eager to learn and develop. Find out what it is like to work at KONE. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-94978-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > Professionals and technical experts > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Technology and innovation careers</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Creating industry-leading solutions that move billions of people every day. Join KONE Technology and Innovation and get people moving. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-94993-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > Professionals and technical experts > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Software and digital</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Software and digital expertise - IoT, analytics, AI, automation, simulation, to name a few - are essential for building the next generation of solutions for moving people. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-94992-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > Professionals and technical experts > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Hardware and mechanical engineering</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Our hardware and mechanical engineering professionals get to create and develop products that are used by millions of people every day: products that are widely recognized for their quality and innovation. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-94988-64"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > Professionals and technical experts > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Design</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Our design team lies at the heart of customer experience, whether that’s service, UX, or product design. At KONE, design principles are factored into product development from day one thanks to KONE’s end-to-end product teams. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-336-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Students and graduates</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Are you a student or recent graduate, looking for an opportunity to work abroad? Explore the opportunities here. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-337-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">We offer</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> We are proud to offer a range of reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work. Read more. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-338-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Recruitment process</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Find out our recruitment process here. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-339-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Careers > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">FAQ</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Got questions on recruitment at KONE? You are in the right place. Check out the frequently asked questions page. </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="" data-children="4" href="/en/careers/apply-now/" data-info="tcm:17-334-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-checklist"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Open positions</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="5" href="/en/careers/professionals-and-technical-experts/" data-info="tcm:17-335-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-technician"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Professionals and technical experts</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="5"> <li><a href="/en/careers/professionals-and-technical-experts/technology-and-innovation-careers.aspx" data-info="tcm:17-94978-64"><span>Technology and innovation careers</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/careers/professionals-and-technical-experts/software-digital.aspx" data-info="tcm:17-94993-64"><span>Software and digital</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/careers/professionals-and-technical-experts/hardware-and-engineering.aspx" data-info="tcm:17-94992-64"><span>Hardware and mechanical engineering</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/careers/professionals-and-technical-experts/design.aspx" data-info="tcm:17-94988-64"><span>Design</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="5" href="/en/careers/students-and-graduates/" data-info="tcm:17-336-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-graduate"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Students and graduates</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="5" href="/en/careers/we-offer/" data-info="tcm:17-337-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-features"></use> </svg> </span> <span> We offer</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="5" href="/en/careers/recruitment-process/" data-info="tcm:17-338-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-figure-stretch"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Recruitment process</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="5" href="/en/careers/faq/" data-info="tcm:17-339-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-chat"></use> </svg> </span> <span> FAQ</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/investors/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:17-340-4"><span class="text">Investors</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-340-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/investors/"> Investors </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> You can find KONE's financial related information, financial reports and presentations here. </span> <a href="/en/investors/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-341-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE as an investment</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Are you interested in investing in KONE? Here you can find basic information about KONE as an investment. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-342-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE as an investment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Why invest in KONE?</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Find out the key financial figures and learn more about the mega trends that support the growth of the elevator and escalator business. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5663-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE as an investment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Strategy and growth drivers</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5664-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE as an investment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Business model</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-344-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE as an investment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Markets</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5699-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE as an investment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE as a sustainable investment</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-346-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE as an investment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE factsheet</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-348-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Financials and outlook</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Check out our key financial figures and ratios. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-349-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Financials and outlook > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Key figures</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-350-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Financials and outlook > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Outlook</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-351-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Financials and outlook > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Financial targets</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-352-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Financials and outlook > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Financing facilities</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-355-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Financials and outlook > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Consensus estimates</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5701-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Financials and outlook > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Capital management</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-356-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE Share</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> In this section, you can find all the information about our share. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5669-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE Share > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Share history</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-2597-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE Share > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Share tools</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5670-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE Share > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Treasury shares</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5671-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > KONE Share > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Dividends and splits</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-368-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Reports and presentations</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> This is your one-stop-shop for KONE's investor publications - interim and annual reports, presentations, webcasts, transcripts and more. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-3263-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Reports and presentations > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Financial reports</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> All reports and presentations from the year 2005 are available here, as well as webcasts and transcripts from 2014. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5497-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Reports and presentations > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Other presentations</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-353-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Reports and presentations > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Accounting principles</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Read more about KONE's accounting principles. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5462-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Shareholders</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5463-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Shareholders > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Major shareholders and ownership structure</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5465-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Shareholders > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Flaggings</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5467-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Shareholders > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Managers' transactions</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-383-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Capital Markets Days</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE holds Capital Markets Day to provide an update on strategy and business performance to institutional investors and analysts. You can find the Capital Markets Day's webcasts and presentations here. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-10845-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Capital Markets Days > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">2024</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-385-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Annual General Meetings</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-10252-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Annual General Meetings > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">2024</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5687-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Governance</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5689-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Board of Directors and Management</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-9662-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Remuneration</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5690-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Risk management</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5691-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Internal Control</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5692-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Auditing</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5693-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Insiders</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5694-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Code of Conduct</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5695-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Tax Strategy</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-5696-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Governance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Articles of Association</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-387-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Investor service</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> You can find our investor relations team's contact information. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-389-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Investor service > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Contacts</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-388-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Investor service > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Investor calendar</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-354-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Investors > Investor service > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Analysts</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="children" data-children="6" href="/en/investors/kone-as-an-investment/" data-info="tcm:17-341-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> KONE as an investment</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="6"> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-as-an-investment/why-invest-in-kone/" data-info="tcm:17-342-4"><span>Why invest in KONE?</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-as-an-investment/strategy-and-growth-drivers/" data-info="tcm:17-5663-4"><span>Strategy and growth drivers</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-as-an-investment/business-model/" data-info="tcm:17-5664-4"><span>Business 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class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="8"> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-share/share-history/" data-info="tcm:17-5669-4"><span>Share history</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-share/share-tools/" data-info="tcm:17-2597-4"><span>Share tools</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-share/treasury-shares/" data-info="tcm:17-5670-4"><span>Treasury shares</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/kone-share/dividends-and-splits/" data-info="tcm:17-5671-4"><span>Dividends and splits</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="9" href="/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/" data-info="tcm:17-368-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Reports and presentations</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="9"> <li><a href="/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/financial-reports/" data-info="tcm:17-3263-4"><span>Financial reports</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/other-presentations/" data-info="tcm:17-5497-4"><span>Other presentations</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/accounting-principles/" data-info="tcm:17-353-4"><span>Accounting principles</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="10" href="/en/investors/shareholders/" data-info="tcm:17-5462-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Shareholders</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="10"> <li><a href="/en/investors/shareholders/major-shareholders-and-ownership-structure/" data-info="tcm:17-5463-4"><span>Major shareholders and ownership structure</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/shareholders/flaggings/" data-info="tcm:17-5465-4"><span>Flaggings</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/shareholders/managers-transactions/" data-info="tcm:17-5467-4"><span>Managers' transactions</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="11" href="/en/investors/capital-markets-days/" data-info="tcm:17-383-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Capital Markets Days</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="11"> <li><a href="/en/investors/capital-markets-days/2024/" data-info="tcm:17-10845-4"><span>2024</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="12" href="/en/investors/annual-general-meetings/" data-info="tcm:17-385-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Annual General Meetings</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="12"> <li><a href="/en/investors/annual-general-meetings/2024/" data-info="tcm:17-10252-4"><span>2024</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="13" href="/en/investors/governance/" data-info="tcm:17-5687-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Governance</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="13"> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/board-of-directors-and-management/" data-info="tcm:17-5689-4"><span>Board of Directors and Management</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/remuneration/" data-info="tcm:17-9662-4"><span>Remuneration</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/risk-management/" data-info="tcm:17-5690-4"><span>Risk management</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/internal-control/" data-info="tcm:17-5691-4"><span>Internal Control</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/auditing/" data-info="tcm:17-5692-4"><span>Auditing</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/insiders/" data-info="tcm:17-5693-4"><span>Insiders</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/code-of-conduct/" data-info="tcm:17-5694-4"><span>Code of Conduct</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/tax-strategy/" data-info="tcm:17-5695-4"><span>Tax Strategy</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/governance/articles-of-association/" data-info="tcm:17-5696-4"><span>Articles of Association</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="14" href="/en/investors/investor-service/" data-info="tcm:17-387-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-arrow-right-button"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Investor service</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="14"> <li><a href="/en/investors/investor-service/contacts/" data-info="tcm:17-389-4"><span>Contacts</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/investor-service/investor-calendar/" data-info="tcm:17-388-4"><span>Investor calendar</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/investors/investor-service/analysts/" data-info="tcm:17-354-4"><span>Analysts</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li class="navigation-list-item"> <a href="/en/sustainability/" class="main-menu-item hasChildren" target="_self" data-info="tcm:17-391-4"><span class="text">Sustainability</span><span class="arrow"></span></a> <div class="sub-menu"> <div class="submenu">  <div class="link-info"> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-391-4"> <p class="link-info-block__title"> <a href="/en/sustainability/"> Sustainability </a> </p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> We choose sustainability every day </span> <a href="/en/sustainability/">Overview</a> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8167-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Environment</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> We help create smart and sustainable cities </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8172-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Environment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Carbon neutrality</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Learn more about our targets for net zero emissions </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8173-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Environment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Circular economy</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8468-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Environment > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Environmental Product Declarations</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE’s environmental responsibility covers the full life cycle of its products from design and manufacturing to installation, maintenance, modernization, and end-of-life treatment. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8166-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Diversity, equity and inclusion</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Diversity makes us unique, inclusion makes us powerful. At KONE, we strive to build and nurture an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-3542-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Diversity, equity and inclusion > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Accessibility</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE solutions are designed to improve accessibility within buildings for all users. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8169-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Ethics and compliance</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Being a good corporate citizen </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-9667-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Ethics and compliance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Human rights</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Our human rights policy and program focus on the human rights topics that have been recognized as the most relevant to our business and operations. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-9408-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Ethics and compliance > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">KONE Compliance Line</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Link to KONE Compliance line to report a suspected violation of KONE’s code of conduct. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8168-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Safety and quality</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Safety and quality are integral parts of our culture </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8177-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Safety and quality > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Employee safety</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Safety is an integral part of our way of working. We work safely, care for others and actively encourage safe practices. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8178-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Safety and quality > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">End-user safety</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Safety is top of the agenda at KONE, and it is our strong belief that all accidents are preventable. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8179-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Safety and quality > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Customer and partner safety</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> We, at KONE, work closely with our customers to help them recognize and deal with situations that could lead to safety risks. We communicate actively about safety, organize activities and provide training along with educational materials to our customers and the general public to help equipment user </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8176-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Safety and quality > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Quality</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> At KONE, quality is embedded in everything we do, from customer interaction and product planning all the way to the services we offer. Read more. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8170-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Our Sustainability Report</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE's sustainability report explains KONE's role in terms of social, environmental and economic responsibility. The report covers topics that are considered material in terms of corporate responsibility, and follows the global GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) reporting framework. </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-8212-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > Our Sustainability Report > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Materiality Assessment</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> Identifying material topics </span> </p> </div> <div class="link-info-block" data-info="tcm:17-9020-4"> <p class="link-info-block__path">Sustainability > </p> <p class="link-info-block__title">Sustainability recognition</p> <p class="link-info-block__text"> <span> KONE has earned positive recognition from third parties that assess the sustainability of our operations. </span> </p> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-block"> <ul class="level-1">  <li> <a class="children" data-children="15" href="/en/sustainability/environment/" data-info="tcm:17-8167-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-eco"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Environment</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="15"> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/environment/carbon-neutrality/" data-info="tcm:17-8172-4"><span>Carbon neutrality</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/environment/circular-economy/" data-info="tcm:17-8173-4"><span>Circular economy</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kone.com/en/products-and-services/green-building/lifecycle-impact-assessments/" data-info="tcm:17-8468-4"><span>Environmental Product Declarations</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="16" href="/en/sustainability/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/" data-info="tcm:17-8166-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-people"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Diversity, equity and inclusion</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="16"> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/accessibility/" data-info="tcm:17-3542-4"><span>Accessibility</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="17" href="/en/sustainability/ethics-and-compliance/" data-info="tcm:17-8169-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-document"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Ethics and compliance</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="17"> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/ethics-and-compliance/human-rights/" data-info="tcm:17-9667-4"><span>Human rights</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/ethics-and-compliance/kone-compliance-line/" data-info="tcm:17-9408-4"><span>KONE Compliance Line</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="18" href="/en/sustainability/safety-and-quality/" data-info="tcm:17-8168-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-safety"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Safety and quality</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="18"> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/safety-and-quality/employee-safety/" data-info="tcm:17-8177-4"><span>Employee safety</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/safety-and-quality/end-user-safety/" data-info="tcm:17-8178-4"><span>End-user safety</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/safety-and-quality/customer-and-partner-safety/" data-info="tcm:17-8179-4"><span>Customer and partner safety</span></a></li> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/safety-and-quality/quality/" data-info="tcm:17-8176-4"><span>Quality</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="children" data-children="19" href="/en/sustainability/sustainability-report/" data-info="tcm:17-8170-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-ebook"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Our Sustainability Report</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> <ul class="level-2" data-child="19"> <li><a href="/en/sustainability/sustainability-report/materiality-assessment/" data-info="tcm:17-8212-4"><span>Materiality Assessment</span></a></li> </ul> </li>  <li> <a class="" data-children="19" href="/en/sustainability/awards-and-recognition/" data-info="tcm:17-9020-4"> <span class="link-content"> <span> <svg width="15" height="30"> <use xlink:href="/fonts/Kone-icons-sprite.svg#i-award-badge"></use> </svg> </span> <span> Sustainability recognition</span> </span> <span class="link-expand-collapse-arrow"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="submenu-close"><span class="icon-scroll_up"></span></div> </div> </li> <li 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<source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="/en/Images/06_Hero_tcm17-95285.jpg?v=1"> <source media="(min-width: 769px)" srcset="/en/Images/06_Hero_tcm17-95285.jpg?v=1"> <img class="responsive-background" alt="img_06_Hero" src="/en/Images/06_Hero_tcm17-95285.jpg?v=1"> </picture> <button class="round animate close stop-video" aria-label="Stop video" title="Close video"></button> <header class="kone-no-anim"> <h1>How Our R&D Culture Drives Innovation: DX Class Elevators Debrief<br /> </h1> </header> </section> </div> <h2 style="display:none">How Our R&D Culture Drives Innovation</h2> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95404"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p><strong>We sat down with Asmo Tenhunen to talk about the merging of digital and physical in the wake of the release of KONE’s DX class elevators that provide an immersive digital experience.</strong></p><p><strong>Elevators that are always connected to the cloud and can be programmed remotely are a triumph for KONE: a direct result of its ambitious emphasis on R&D and ground-level innovation.</strong></p><p><strong>Currently Head of Volume and Midrange Elevators at KONE, after almost twenty years at the company, Asmo is in the perfect position to tell us how KONE’s commitment to R&D enables innovation across the organization.</strong></p><p><strong>Before we dive into Asmo’s personal experiences and his take on KONE’s R&D-oriented innovation culture, let's quickly remind ourselves why DX class elevators are so unique...</strong></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95402"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">Meet DX class: next-level smart elevators</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>Imagine a smart elevator: an elevator that is always connected to the cloud and that can react and adapt to its surroundings to meet the ever-evolving needs of users.</p><p>Changing in function of the seasons and even of the time of day, this is an elevator that adapts to a wide range of scenarios.</p><p>While the idea of a smart elevator adjusting its own lighting may seem like something from science fiction, this is exactly what the DX class elevators promise (and deliver).</p><p>None of this would have been possible without KONE’s commitment to R&D that crosses boundaries, borders, teams, and disciplines. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95403"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">So Asmo, what makes DX class elevators so significant?</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>From where I’m standing, one of the key things is making built-in connectivity standard across the whole product lifecycle. When a customer buys an elevator from us, they are immediately given access to cutting-edge technology like DX, providing an immersive digital experience.</p><p>DX also allows us to create very user-specific solutions; each user has their own unique needs and DX allows us to customize the elevator without having to go in and change hardware all the time.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95405"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">Can you talk about integration and innovation in more detail?</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>Embedded software is a big part of how we work and hardware and software are constantly combined in our daily work. We literally make ‘iron move smoothly’ with software: there is no clear delineation between hardware and software anymore.</p><p>IT platform integration is also important: how do we get all our digital products synced up, how do we connect the elevators to the cloud, etc.</p><p>When you see how KONE products are enhancing the people flow and how we are able to provide totally new kinds of digital solutions to make our customers’ lives easier, your daily work feels truly meaningful.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95411"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">Can you give an idea about the teams who have been working on DX class elevators?</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>Our Equipment R&D professionals are responsible for developing the DX class elevators and managing the phased global roll-out. Equipment R&D plays also a big role on the software side, creating the electronics system that forms the basis for connectivity.</p><p>Our “Digital Services” tribes own the connectivity, innovating all the digital services that can be brought into the picture. IT makes sure that connectivity delivers in the field.</p><p>The design function is also very important, as is ensuring that things work on the ground when it comes to production in places like China and India. Elevator design is essential to balancing the right mix of materials and features to evoke the desired atmosphere (something which KONE has been recognized for in numerous design awards).</p><p>It’s not just an elevator or connectivity: it’s both. And that is what makes projects like DX so innovative and exciting: we can tailor customer experiences like never before.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95410"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">Can you describe the impact of DX class elevators on a global scale</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>We want to have DX class elevators on all the continents so that we can start learning from our customers in the field.</p><p>There are also big global differences in technology like phone operators so there needs to be a lot of collaboration and an end-to-end team mentality to ensure successful localization.</p><p>This is a product that needs to work everywhere, from China to India and Finland.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95409"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">What about sustainability, how does that fit in?</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from providing a high level of energy efficiency as standard to continuously lowering our carbon footprint. </p><p>We’re always looking for ways to improve and innovate in this space.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95408"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">What kinds of future innovators is KONE looking for?</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>With such a wide field, there are lots of opportunities. And though hybrid expertise is important, you don’t have to know everything. </p><p>Having transferable and interdisciplinary skills will stand you in good stead.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-95407"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> <h2 class="kone-content-river__heading">Any final words of wisdom on DX?</h2> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p>I am really proud of how the DX elevators have been received so far: we all came together to create something unique and share in the same story.</p><p>We all saw the collective value of working across silos to a joint goal, and we made a success of it.</p><p><strong>So this is how you create an innovative product! Why not read more about KTI’s role in driving digital transformation at KONE?</strong></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h2 style="display:none">How Our R&D Culture Drives Innovation</h2> <section class="module-kone-content-river" id="item-97616"> <div class="kone-content-river__item kone-content-river__item--wide"> <header> </header> <div class="kone-content-river__item-body"> <div data-itemlayout="wide" data-gridlayout="" data-imageposition="left" class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> </div> </div> <div class="kone_na_item"> <div class="kone-prose"> <div><p><img alt="img_Asmo_Tenhunen" style="float: left; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="/en/Images/Asmo_Tenhunen_200x200_tcm17-97615.jpg" /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Asmo Tenhunen <br /><em>Head of R&D portfolio & Release Management at KONE</em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </main> <input type="hidden" id="cookiepopupversion" name="cookiepopupversion" value="v3" />  <section id="cookiepopup" class="cookiepopup_accept_reject"> <div class="cookiepopup_accept_reject-dialog"> <div class="cookiepopup_accept_reject__content bg-sand" id="cookiepopup_accept_reject"> <div> <div class="cookietext"> <p>We use cookies to optimize site functionality and to give you the best possible experience while browsing our site. 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