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Today, all eyes are on Paris and the largest sports event of the year! 🏌️♀️🏊♂️🤸♀️ From Orly airport to the new Saint-Denis – Pleyel station, our team has been hard at work. And with more than 300 KONE elevators and escalators installed altogether, everyone is sure to be able to get where they need to. And we’ll be standing by 24/7 in case of any mishaps. Huge congratulations to the KONE France team! 👏 Take a look how they made all this happen: https://kone.ws/46iZunD #Paris2024 #PeopleFlow #escalators #elevators

Tomorrow is Talk in an Elevator Day! (Yes, it’s a thing!) 💬 This is your annual reminder that quick chats in elevators can lead to unexpected connections and brighten someone's day! Who knows, the next person to step in the elevator with you might become your new best friend. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ So, next time you’re in an elevator, strike up a conversation! Ask about your fellow passengers’ jobs, their hobbies, or just chat about the weather. Need an icebreaker? Try one of the elevator jokes below or share your own in the comments! 👇 Happy Talk in an Elevator Day! #TalkinanElevatorDay #elevators 

We had the pleasure of hosting and meeting Filipe Nobrega again for the third time this year in Israel. We are deeply grateful for his continued support and dedication. As one of the leading and biggest MP regions in Europe, we also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Oliver Sascha BROZEK, Hernan Castañeda, and Gökçe OPÇİN. Your visit is greatly appreciated and underscores the strength of our partnership. During their visit, we were honored to receive a certificate of recognition for winning an award for the MP Project of the Year 2023 in Europe for the Red Line Light Rail Project. We held a special Town Hall meeting to award certificates of appreciation to the managers and the project team who managed and led the Red Line in Israel. This is an exceptional achievement for KONE Israel and reflects the high level of our expertise and innovation. The project, which required meticulous planning, precise execution, and excellent collaboration among all involved parties, both global and local showcases our commitment to excellence and market leadership. We extend our gratitude to the entire team for their impressive management and leadership of the project, their uncompromising professionalism, perseverance, and unmatched dedication. Thanks to your efforts, we achieved remarkable results and high customer satisfaction. This is a moment of pride for all of us and a significant milestone on our journey toward further accomplishments. As a united One KONE Team, we strive to achieve outstanding milestones and push the boundaries of excellence. Our shared goals and collaborative efforts drive us forward, and we look forward to many more successes together in the future. Cecilia Yitzhak Yigal Tvil Shimi Jhan Guy Levin #WeareEEM #Onekoneteam #makingadifferencetogether

Ever been to the National Museum of China? 🏛️📜 It’s the glowing gem of Beijing! And whether you’re a history buff or an art aficionado, this place has it all. Beautiful architecture? Check. Extensive collection? Check. And let’s not forget it features an array of KONE elevators and escalators – including a tailored sightseeing elevator where you can enjoy a thrilling view of the museum interior on your way to the next exhibition hall. Take a peek at what went into the project from the video. 👇 #PeopleFlow

Unlocking climate resilience – let’s talk data! 👩💻🌎 Aditya V. Bahadur, an expert in climate-resilient urban development says we’re missing out on a golden chance to use data for climate resilience from smarter infrastructure to community engagement. In this season of The Flow of Urban Life podcast, Bahadur spills the beans on how cities can level up their climate preparedness game: https://kone.ws/3Yl0XrH 🎙 #podcast #TheFlowOfUrbanLife #PeopleFlow

It’s summertime, and at KONE that means one thing: grab your marshmallows and gather the firewood, it’s camp season! 🏕 The tradition of KONE summer camps was started by Heikki Herlin and dates all the way back to the 1940s. This week, we’re getting ready to welcome a whopping 106 participants from 36 countries – an all-time record in diversity! The camp is a fantastic opportunity for KONE employees’ children to meet new people, learn about other cultures, and pick up interesting skills in a fun and international environment. 🤝💙 Take a trip down memory lane with Antti Herlin, Iiris Herlin, and Jussi Herlin! 👇 #LifeAtKONE #KONEGlobalYouthCamp

Our half-year results are out: solid order growth in three of the four geographical Areas, margin improvement continued. ”I am very pleased that our focus on accelerating Service and Modernization paid off again in Q2. For me, the standout of the quarter was the double-digit growth in orders in three of our four Areas at comparable exchange rates. This was driven by all-time high Modernization orders. Another highlight was the strong 9% growth in Service sales at comparable exchange rates.                           The property market in China remained very challenging in Q2. Our priority is to ensure solid cash flow and to achieve a more balanced business mix in the Area. Service and Modernization now account for around a third of our sales in China and these businesses grew well also in Q2. Importantly, we improved our profitability for the sixth quarter in a row. I am also very happy that our employee engagement improved during a period of many changes.” Read more: https://kone.ws/3WsRAEV #KONEresults

Our success story in London continues with an impressive project: the dual high-rise towers on 2 Finsbury Avenue (2FA), rising to 36 and 21 stories.  A joint venture by British Land and GIC, the 2FA building serves as a mixed-use, 24/7 location that will strengthen London’s appeal as a sustainable workplace. Built by Sir Robert McAlpine, following the design by 3XN/GXN, the towers at Broadgate – London’s largest pedestrianized neighborhood – will have the industry’s highest sustainability ratings 🌱  “KONE has long-standing experience in supplying elevators to high-rise office buildings in London,” says Nicolas Alchal (Nicolas El-Khal), our Executive Vice President of KONE Europe.  He continues; “We’re truly honored to be supplying an iconic landmark with our people flow solutions and look forward to working with British Land on delivering a smart-enabled, high-quality and sustainable workplace in Central London.”    Cheers to another sky-defining collaboration in London! 💂♂️🎡🙌  Read more: https://kone.ws/3zJIvi1 #PeopleFlow #highrise  

Where are you off to this summer? 🏙☀ If your heart beats to the tempo of a cosmopolitan city, London is full of interesting sights – and a bunch of them are along its newest railway. We’ve installed a total of 53 elevators along the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Woolwich (including some incline elevators) so your summer sightseeing is sure to run smoothly. Jump on the Elizabeth line and go visit the bear statue at Paddington station, take a leisurely stroll to Hyde Park from Bond Street, or perhaps hop off at Tottenham Court Road and catch a show at the Dominion Theatre. 🐻🥪🎭 The possibilities are endless! Take a look at what we’ve done to make a ride on the Elizabeth line safer and smoother for you: https://kone.ws/493Ohbm 📷: Crossrail #PeopleFlow #Elizabethline #elevators Transport for London NLA

Ever wondered how technology can help our cities withstand climate change? 🏙🌎 Cities are at the forefront of climate change, says climate expert Aditya V. Bahadur. But with smart tech, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative strategies, we can shape a better future for our cities and the people living in them. Dive into the latest season of our The Flow of Urban Life podcast to explore innovative solutions for urban climate resilience: https://kone.ws/3y7dfcb 🎙 #podcast #TheFlowOfUrbanLife #PeopleFlow