ABOUT US

ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Americas Business Unit is the North American subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, the world’s premier manufacturer, installer and service provider of vertical and horizontal transportation technology, including elevators and escalators. Recognized globally for high quality design, engineering and durability, ThyssenKrupp AG is based in Germany, employs approximately 190,000 individuals worldwide and serves customers in 150 countries. ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG is a business segment of ThyssenKrupp AG, a Fortune Global 100 conglomerate, with business activities in steel, capital goods and services.

This report focuses on our Americas Elevator unit which is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas. With over 14,000 employees, more than 300 branch/service locations and sales of over $2.5 billion, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas oversees operations in the United States, Canada, Central America and South America. We have been part of the U.S. industrial landscape for over 170 years.

As part of the international Elevator Business Segment of ThyssenKrupp AG, ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Americas Business Unit has access to vast global resources — from research and development and engineering to manufacturing and sales support. ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG and our Board of Directors provide the foundation for the financial systems and governance oversight for the Americas Business Unit. Click here for more information regarding our organizational structure and overall governance.

Two important changes have occurred since the publication of our last sustainability report. Click here to review information regarding ThyssenKrupp Elevator, American Business Unit organizational/structural changes during the reporting timeframe. Click here to read more about ThyssenKrupp Elevator’s facility expansion in Middleton, Tennessee.

 


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