Otis vs KONE: Side-by-side comparison
Independent comparison of two of the world's leading elevator OEMs, built from published company financials and Vertisk's curated, verified intelligence library.
At a glance
| Otis | KONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Farmington, Connecticut, USA | Espoo, Finland |
| Founded | 1853 | 1910 |
| Revenue (FY2025) | $14.4B | $11.9B |
| Employees | 71,000 | 64,978 |
At group level, Otis is the larger of the two — about 1.2× the revenue of KONE.
By country: Germany · France · United Kingdom · Spain
Recent intelligence — Otis
- When good people start doubting themselves, it’s rarely about ability.
- Most careers don’t fail from lack of talent.
- Lieber Lars Klingbeil, Sie reden immer von Gerechtigkeit und der Umverteilung des…
- Why do some organizations fail to realize your true worth while you are standing right in…
- 💥 CUANDO LA LEALTAD TE PASA FACTURA 👩💼 En el mundo corporativo, muchos hemos…
Recent intelligence — KONE
- This is the dedication from Strong Ground.
- Härnösand, Sweden: Kone Ecodisc at Härnösand Train Station
- In the landscape of leadership, your technical skill may get you into the room, but your…
- A BAD MANAGER CAN MAKE YOU DOUBT YOURSELF.
- The most dangerous place for a leader to be is at the top of a pedestal they built…