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Elevator manufacturers seek lift in US market through merger agreement

Kone, TKE eye backlog of outdated elevator systems in US buildings
TKE operates a high-rise tower in Atlanta with 18 elevator shafts used to test new models. (TKE)
TKE operates a high-rise tower in Atlanta with 18 elevator shafts used to test new models. (TKE)
CoStar News
April 30, 2026 | 6:27 P.M.

An agreement to create what may become the world’s largest elevator company has a major tie-in to the U.S. commercial property market. The U.S. has an abundance of elevators that are outdated and need to be replaced, for both safety and efficiency reasons.

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