Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Frankfurt, Hesse
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Since 2006
Kion Group is a material handling and supply chain automation company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 2006, it has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and an estimated revenue above $10 billion, and it is privately held. The company makes forklift trucks and warehouse automation equipment, serving automotive, electric vehicle, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In 2025 it opened a new site in Vietnam and reported a Smart Factory expansion in Stříbro, Czech Republic.
Kion Group at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Hesse
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
10466
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
10466
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kion Group.
What this tells a buyer
Kion Group's customs records show 10,466 shipments, with top suppliers including Linde Material Handling in Germany and Linde China Forklift Truck in China, and origins spanning 18 countries.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists battery, assembly, and steering products among its offerings.
Kion Group operates through brands including Linde, STILL, and Dematic, and in March 2026 announced its expansion into Indonesia.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
20 years in operation (founded 2006).
10,466 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kion Group is a material handling and supply chain automation company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 2006, it has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and an estimated revenue above $10 billion, and it is privately held. The company makes forklift trucks and warehouse automation equipment, serving automotive, electric vehicle, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In 2025 it opened a new site in Vietnam and reported a Smart Factory expansion in Stříbro, Czech Republic.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | Frankfurt, Hesse |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Kion Group makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists battery, assembly, and steering products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Assembly, Steering (source: kiongroup.com).
Certifications
Kion Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — kiongroup.com
ISO 45001 — kiongroup.com
ISO 9001 — kiongroup.com
Trade and customs footprint
Kion Group's customs records show 10,466 shipments, with top suppliers including Linde Material Handling in Germany and Linde China Forklift Truck in China, and origins spanning 18 countries. US customs bill-of-lading records list 10466 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · China.
Latest developments
2026-04-16 — Our current press releases | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
2026-03-04 — KION expands into Indonesia | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
2025-08-20 — KION Group eröffnet neuen Standort in Vietnam | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
2025-07-15 — The KION Group's Smart Factory in Stříbro Continues to Expand. Thanks to Advanced Technologies, It Is One of the Most Modern in the World (panattonieurope.com)
2025-07-07 — Panattoni launches a new BTS logistics development for KION Group in Italy (panattonieurope.com)
2025-06-18 — Upgrade of KION APAC Automation Center of Excellence | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
Company details
Kion Group operates through brands including Linde, STILL, and Dematic, and in March 2026 announced its expansion into Indonesia. Kion Group was founded in 2006, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hesse. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 20 years in operation (founded 2006). 10,466 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kion Group make?
Kion Group is a material handling and supply chain automation company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 2006, it has an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 employees and an estimated revenue above $10 billion, and it is privately held. The company makes forklift trucks and warehouse automation equipment, serving automotive, electric vehicle, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In 2025 it opened a new site in Vietnam and reported a Smart Factory expansion in Stříbro, Czech Republic.
Where is Kion Group headquartered?
Kion Group is headquartered in Frankfurt, Hesse.
When was Kion Group founded?
Kion Group was founded in 2006.
How big is Kion Group?
Kion Group has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Kion Group hold?
Kion Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kion Group import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 10466 inbound shipments for Kion Group, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · China.
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