Verified Nov 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1865
TK Elevator is an elevator, escalator, and moving walk manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1865, it employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and is privately held. The company serves automotive, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and has been selected to provide vertical mobility infrastructure for Fira Barcelona's new Pavilion Zero, according to its own published announcements.
TK Elevator at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1865
Headquarters
Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1254
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1254
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · China · Spain · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from TK Elevator.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 1,254 shipments with origins in Germany, China, Spain, South Korea, France, and several other countries.
The company's public materials list ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and it has announced a product development center in Guaíba, Brazil.
Its reported revenue band is $10 billion or more, which is an estimate rather than a confirmed figure.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
161 years in operation (founded 1865).
1,254 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
TK Elevator is an elevator, escalator, and moving walk manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1865, it employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and is privately held. The company serves automotive, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and has been selected to provide vertical mobility infrastructure for Fira Barcelona's new Pavilion Zero, according to its own published announcements.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1865 |
Headquarters | Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What TK Elevator makes
The company's public materials list ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications, and it has announced a product development center in Guaíba, Brazil.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Tooling (source: tkelevator.com).
Certifications
TK Elevator is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — tkelevator.com
ISO 45001 — tkelevator.com
ISO 50001 — tkelevator.com
ISO 9001 — tkelevator.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 1,254 shipments with origins in Germany, China, Spain, South Korea, France, and several other countries. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1254 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · China · Spain · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-09-24 — TK Elevator selected to provide vertical mobility infrastructure for Fira Barcelona’s new Pavilion Zero (tkelevator.com)
2026-09-17 — TK Elevator wins landmark digital apron operations project at Athens International Airport supporting their integrated digital ecosystem (tkelevator.com)
2026-08-20 — TK Elevator to Accelerate Innovation for Vertical Transportation With Global Product Development Center in Guaíba, Brazil (tkelevator.com)
2026-06-10 — TKE ALAT to Invest SAR 285m in Dammam Manufacturing and Multi-Purpose Facility – First TK Elevator Site to Produce Low-, Mid-, and High-Rise Elevators and Escalators in One Location (tkelevator.com)
2026-06-03 — TK Elevator brings digital mobility to Bilibili’s Shanghai New Generation Park (tkelevator.com)
2026-02-05 — TK Elevator expands new installation and Universal Service partnership with Hong Kong International Airport (tkelevator.com)
Facilities
TK Elevator is headquartered in Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
China — tkelevator.com.cn
Company details
Its reported revenue band is $10 billion or more, which is an estimate rather than a confirmed figure. TK Elevator was founded in 1865, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 161 years in operation (founded 1865). 1,254 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does TK Elevator make?
TK Elevator is an elevator, escalator, and moving walk manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1865, it employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and is privately held. The company serves automotive, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors, and has been selected to provide vertical mobility infrastructure for Fira Barcelona's new Pavilion Zero, according to its own published announcements.
Where is TK Elevator headquartered?
TK Elevator is headquartered in Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.
When was TK Elevator founded?
TK Elevator was founded in 1865.
How big is TK Elevator?
TK Elevator has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does TK Elevator hold?
TK Elevator lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does TK Elevator import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1254 inbound shipments for TK Elevator, with top origins including Germany · China · Spain · South Korea.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 21 15400413
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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