KONE has signed an agreement to acquire Lift Maintenance Limited, an independent elevator service company based in Scotland. With a strong local reputation, Lift Maintenance Limited will continue to operate as an independent company under its current name.

Michael Williams, Managing Director of KONE UK, comments, “Lift Maintenance Limited has built an enviable reputation in its chosen markets and this acquisition will mutually complement KONE’s existing business in Scotland. We look forward to working together."

Lift Maintenance Ltd has been in business for over 35 years and employs over 70 people specializing in elevator maintenance and modernization. 

KONE Corporation, press release, November 17, 2011