KONE Canada
KONE Inc. (Canada) is the Canadian subsidiary of the global KONE group, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, and provides elevators, escalators, automatic building doors, and related maintenance and modernization services across Canada.
Also known as: KONE Inc. (Canada)
66 public people · 6 tender wins · 47 verified market signals
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Canada · North America · Americas |
| KONE desk | Americas |
| Employees | 1,002 |
| Fleet (est.) | ~25,000 units |
| Revenue (Vertisk estimate) | ~US$211M (FY2025, est.) |
| Website | https://www.kone.com |
Public people
- Pekka Ojapalo — Technical Director
- Benoit Chiasson — Director of Operations, Quebec & Atlantic
- Andrew Cross — District VP, Eastern Canada
- Neeraj Marwaha — Director, Sales Development & Marketing
- Cindy Thomas — Director, People & Communications
- David Gavin — General Manager
- Vijay Rajagopalan — Director of Operations, Canada
- Olli Hyytiäinen — General Manager
- Asif J. — General Manager
- Karen Romans — General Manager
- Marc de Jong — General Manager, Atlantic Canada
- Ray Dickens — General Manager, Greater Vancouver
People & organisation
Across tracked career histories this company is hiring more people than it is losing — 48 tracked people, 1,288 reactions earned on their posts, 15 in leadership roles, a median 3 years in role, 10 external hires, 11 internal promotions, 2 tracked departures over the last two years.
Recent arrivals and where they came from
- Albert Liang — Maintenance Supervisor, joined in 2025 from Schindler Elevator Corporation (Canada)
- Asif J. — General Manager, joined in 2025 from Chubb Fire & Security Group
- Colin McDougall — Maintenance Supervisor, joined in 2024 from GUNN Consultants Inc.
- Craig Walker — Maintenance Supervisor, joined in 2026 from Technical Standards And Safety Authority
- David Gavin — General Manager, joined in 2026 from ATTA Elevators
- Inshan (Inch) Rahaman — New Construction and Modernization Supervisor, joined in 2026 from Conestoga College
- Kevin Foran — Account Manager, joined in 2026 from D&A Business Management Solutions
- Marc de Jong — General Manager -Service and Solutions - Atlantic Canada, joined in 2026 from DME Process Systems Ltd.
- Michael Fiset — General Manager Eastern Ontario, joined in 2026 from Schindler Elevator Corporation (Canada)
- Taylor Morgado — Business Development Manager, Strategic Accounts, joined in 2025 from Self-employed
Where their people come from
- Schindler Elevator Corporation (Canada) — 2 hires
- Chubb Fire & Security Group — 1 hire
- Conestoga College — 1 hire
- D&A Business Management Solutions — 1 hire
- DME Process Systems Ltd. — 1 hire
- GUNN Consultants Inc. — 1 hire
Where leavers went
- Boiseries Raymond — 1
- Orona — 1
Who is heard in the market
- Neeraj Marwaha — Director Sales Development & Marketing: 3 posts, 692 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Andrew Cross — District Vice President, Eastern Canada: 11 posts, 541 reactions. Most recently on general. Read the post
- Sherri Robertson — District Sales Manager, New Business Solutions, Canada East: 1 post, 30 reactions. Most recently on partnership. Read the post
- Benoit Chiasson — Director of Operations, Quebec & Atlantic: 1 post, 20 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
- Allen De Rabbie — Elevator & Escalator Industry Professional | Code Compliance • Inspections • Maintenance • Modernization | Industry Education & Technical Insights: 5 posts, 3 reactions. Most recently on general. Read the post
- Michael Fiset — General Manager Eastern Ontario: 1 post, 2 reactions. Most recently on corporate update. Read the post
Based on tracked public career histories linked to this company and refreshed weekly. This is a sample of the organisation, not its headcount.
Tender wins (6)
All 6 lift contracts.
- W6856-25V310 – Elevator maintenance and repair — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
- Elevator cylinder replacement — Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
- Inspection maintenance and repair of elevators — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
- W6862-230129 Elevator Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
- E0213-03S001 - Elevator Maintenance Services (25 Years) — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
- AMD 026 - Elevators; 25 year preventive mtce; - KONE Inc. — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Market signals
- Imagine a smarter approach to elevator service that helps reduce unplanned interruptions and keeps people moving more smoothly.
An approach where our KONE technicians can predict equipment issues ear
Imagine a smarter approach to elevator service that helps reduce unplanned interruptions and keeps people moving more smoothly. An approach where our KONE technicians can predict equipment issues earlier and remotely troubleshoot even be…
- 🚨 5 signs your elevator could be telling you it's time for an upgrade
Elevator issues rarely happen overnight. More often, there are warning signs that equipment is reaching the end of its lifecycle
🚨 5 signs your elevator could be telling you it's time for an upgrade Elevator issues rarely happen overnight. More often, there are warning signs that equipment is reaching the end of its lifecycle. Common indicators include: ✅ Frequen…
- This week and every week, I'm proud to join my colleagues across KONE in celebrating inclusion.
When we invest in initiatives like this, we create opportunities for meaningful dialogue and learning.
This week and every week, I'm proud to join my colleagues across KONE in celebrating inclusion. When we invest in initiatives like this, we create opportunities for meaningful dialogue and learning. These conversations help cultivate a s…
- 🍁This Canadian Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for family, friends, community, and the people who make our workplaces safer—may we carry that gratitude into how we lead and care for one another. 🍁
🍁This Canadian Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for family, friends, community, and the people who make our workplaces safer—may we carry that gratitude into how we lead and care for one another. 🍁
- 💙We bring our brains to work—and our lives with us everyday; as a People leader, wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend I believe caring for mental health is essential to how we live, lead a
💙We bring our brains to work—and our lives with us everyday; as a People leader, wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend I believe caring for mental health is essential to how we live, lead and support each other. 💙 #Life@KONE …
- Imagine a smarter approach to elevator service that helps reduce unplanned interruptions and keeps people moving more smoothly.
An approach where technicians can predict equipment issues earlier and
Imagine a smarter approach to elevator service that helps reduce unplanned interruptions and keeps people moving more smoothly. An approach where technicians can predict equipment issues earlier and remotely troubleshoot even before they…
- The future of vertical mobility is already taking shape.
KONE’s next-generation technology is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible - enabling efficient elevator travel in buildings extending bey
The future of vertical mobility is already taking shape. KONE’s next-generation technology is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible - enabling efficient elevator travel in buildings extending beyond 1 km in height. Innovation that he…
- When choosing the right elevator service provider, we understand what matters most – knowing you’ll be supported by a trusted team of experts.
At KONE, our technicians can deliver an elevated, digita
When choosing the right elevator service provider, we understand what matters most – knowing you’ll be supported by a trusted team of experts. At KONE, our technicians can deliver an elevated, digital service experience. Their deep knowl…
- Everything we build at KONE is a promise. A promise to keep people safe, cities moving, and life flowing. This is who we are at KONE. We’re builders, fixers and problem solvers who show up every day t
Everything we build at KONE is a promise. A promise to keep people safe, cities moving, and life flowing. This is who we are at KONE. We’re builders, fixers and problem solvers who show up every day to do work that matters. Interested in…
- Being able to open an elevator hoistway door doesn’t mean it’s safe to do so.
Elevator door unlocking devices and escutcheons can provide authorized personnel with access to the hoistway — something t
Being able to open an elevator hoistway door doesn’t mean it’s safe to do so. Elevator door unlocking devices and escutcheons can provide authorized personnel with access to the hoistway — something that can be extremely important during…
Who wins lift work in Canada
51 tender notices · independents hold 19.2% of named wins
- TK Elevator Canada Ltd. — 9 wins
- Otis Canada — 7 wins
- KONE Inc. (Canada) (this company) — 3 wins
- Schindler Elevator Corporation (Canada) — 2 wins
- ATTA Elevators Atlantic Inc — 1 win
- City Lift (India) Limited — 1 win
- jemcor elevating inc — 1 win
- Rideau Elevator Services Inc. — 1 win
- West Coast Elevator Service — 1 win
By type of work
- maintenance — 24
- modernization — 16
- repair — 4
- new install — 1
Canada by type of work
- maintenance — 24 notices
- modernization — 16 notices
- repair — 4 notices
- new install — 1 notices
Canada market
- Companies profiled — 121
- Tender notices — 51
- Modernisation notices — 16
- Independents’ share — 19.2%
Canada national portal — canadabuys.canada.ca
100 lift notices published on Canada’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.
- Dive Lift Bags — Department of National Defence (DND) (tender)
- Rideau Committee Room-Elevator Modernization — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (award)
- EJ196-261612_Elevator Device Maintenance_Wellington_NCR — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (award)
- RFI - Place du Portage III Vertical Transportation Modernization Project — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (tender)
- AMD 001_EJ196-260929 - Elevating Device Maintenance - NDMC - 1745 Alta Vista — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (award)
- EP922-270176 - NRCAN Freight Elevator Stagnant Water — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (award)
- Rideau Committee Room-Elevator Modernization — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (tender)
- EP776-260965 - Hope Chambers Elevator Repair — Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) (award)
KONE Corporation in other markets
- KONE Corporation
- KONE Italy — 463 wins
- KONE Germany — 211 wins
- KONE Portugal — 203 wins
- KONE USA — 192 wins
- KONE France — 165 wins
- KONE Austria — 100 wins
- KONE Sweden — 88 wins
- KONE Belgium — 64 wins
- KONE Croatia — 63 wins
- KONE Spain — 59 wins
- KONE Estonia — 51 wins
- KONE Finland — 40 wins
- KONE Mexico — 36 wins
- KONE Ireland — 30 wins
- KONE Romania — 29 wins
- KONE Norway — 15 wins
- KONE Bulgaria — 15 wins
- KONE Switzerland — 14 wins
- KONE UK — 14 wins
- KONE Greece — 10 wins
- Kone lifti Latvija — 9 wins
- KONE Poland — 9 wins
- KONE Czech Republic — 8 wins