From left: Marek Oppeln-Bronikowski, Managing Director, KONE Australia and New Zealand; John Bundy, Managing Director, FUJI Elevators Australia Pty Ltd.; Josh Lacey, Regional Director, South West Region, KONE Australia and New Zealand
KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has announced the acquisition of units, customers, and staff from FUJI Elevators Australia Pty Ltd. – a specialist provider of tailored elevator solutions for the Australian market.
This acquisition marks an important step for both companies. As we move forward, our focus is on actively learning and ensuring a smooth transition that benefits everyone involved.
“The asset acquisition from FUJI Elevators complements our existing service business and aligns with our strategy of offering the most innovative People Flow solutions to our customers,” said Marek Oppeln-Bronikowski, Managing Director, KONE Australia and New Zealand.
“FUJI Elevators is a well-respected business that has fostered very skilled people with in-depth industry knowledge and built a strong customer portfolio. This move will further strengthen our position and allow us to combine resources and know-how to meet and exceed the evolving needs of the market. We are excited to welcome the FUJI Elevators employees and customers to our company.
I'm confident that by combining our strengths, we can create even greater value for our customers and continue building our talented and performance-driven team here at KONE” Marek Oppeln-Bronikowski concluded.
Following the acquisition, John Bundy, Managing Director of FUJI Elevators Australia Pty Ltd., will support KONE through the integration to ensure a smooth transition.
“For the last 11 years, our incredibly talented teams have focused on creating exceptional customer experiences,” said John Bundy. “This aligns well with KONE’s values and will make the FUJI Elevators employees and customers a perfect fit within KONE’s existing business.”
About KONE
At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2024, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.0 billion, and a presence in close to 70 countries. With over 60,000 employees globally, including full coverage and support across Australia and New Zealand, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors and industry-leading solutions for modernisation and maintenance to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.
KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
About FUJI Elevators Pty Ltd.
FUJI Elevators (founded in 2014) is an Australian-based elevator company with decades of combined experience amongst their team, providing custom-designed elevators for both commercial and residential properties. They’ve offered innovative and sustainable solutions, such as regenerative drives and eco-friendly components, and have won a number of awards dedicated to both their business and their founder, John Bundy. Their core values include integrity, innovation, and quality, as well as a focus on superb customer service.