Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Summerville, South Carolina
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Since 1917
KION North America is the North American subsidiary of the KION Group, a manufacturer of industrial trucks headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina. Founded in 1917, the company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million, and it is privately held. It serves industrial and commercial clients in automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2025, the company was reported to be expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations, including investment intended to create new jobs in Dorchester County.
Kion North America at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1917
Headquarters
Summerville, South Carolina
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
10466
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
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 North America.
What this tells a buyer
Recent public reporting includes a July 2025 announcement by Stryten Energy that it would supply battery and charger solutions to KION's North America dealer network.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers lift trucks, fleet management software, operator awareness technology, and warehouse automation solutions.
The company's brands include Linde Material Handling and Baoli, and it operates within the broader KION Group, which the company's own materials describe as a manufacturer of industrial trucks.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
109 years in operation (founded 1917).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
KION North America is the North American subsidiary of the KION Group, a manufacturer of industrial trucks headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina. Founded in 1917, the company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million, and it is privately held. It serves industrial and commercial clients in automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2025, the company was reported to be expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations, including investment intended to create new jobs in Dorchester County.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1917 |
Headquarters | Summerville, South Carolina |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Kion North America makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers lift trucks, fleet management software, operator awareness technology, and warehouse automation solutions.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly (source: linde-mh.us).
Certifications
Kion North America is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — modexshow.com
ISO 45001 — modexshow.com
ISO 9001 — modexshow.com
Trade and customs footprint
Recent public reporting includes a July 2025 announcement by Stryten Energy that it would supply battery and charger solutions to KION's North America dealer network. US customs bill-of-lading records list 10466 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · China.
Latest developments
2026-05-28 — Our current press releases | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
2026-05-11 — Future-oriented spare parts supply (linde-mh.com)
2025-11-19 — Home Turf Advantage: KION’s Expansion Strengthens South Carolina Manufacturing - Manufacturing in South Carolina (southcarolinamanufacturing.com)
2025-07-30 — Stryten Energy to Provide Premium Battery and Charger Solutions to KION’s North America Dealer Network (stryten.com)
2025-07-21 — KION group focuses on customer-centric innovation and sustainability in materials handling (scbiz.com)
2025-06-18 — Upgrade of KION APAC Automation Center of Excellence | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
Facilities
Kion North America is headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:
Summerville, SC — linde-mh.us
Company details
The company's brands include Linde Material Handling and Baoli, and it operates within the broader KION Group, which the company's own materials describe as a manufacturer of industrial trucks. Kion North America was founded in 1917, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 109 years in operation (founded 1917). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kion North America make?
KION North America is the North American subsidiary of the KION Group, a manufacturer of industrial trucks headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina. Founded in 1917, the company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million, and it is privately held. It serves industrial and commercial clients in automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2025, the company was reported to be expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations, including investment intended to create new jobs in Dorchester County.
Where is Kion North America headquartered?
Kion North America is headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina (2450 W 5th North St, Summerville, South Carolina, 29483).
When was Kion North America founded?
Kion North America was founded in 1917.
How big is Kion North America?
Kion North America has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Kion North America hold?
Kion North America lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kion North America import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 10466 inbound shipments for Kion North America, with top origins including Germany · Belgium · Netherlands · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 843-875-8000
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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