Industrial

Kone’s Acquisition of TK Elevator: Private Equity Cashes Out as 3D Printing Gets a Lift

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May 20, 2026Added 21 days ago

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Kone’s blockbuster acquisition of TK Elevator delivers a major private equity payday while quietly setting the stage for expanded use of 3D printing across the global elevator industry. The post Kone’s Acquisition of TK Elevator: Private Equity Cashes Out as 3D Printing Gets a Lift appeared on Fabbaloo.

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