KION Group

[PUBLIC]

Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Frankfurt, Germany · Est. 2006 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies KION Group: 1 model. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PUBLIC

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Frankfurt, Germany

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

KION Group (XETRA: KGX) is a German industrial trucks and supply chain solutions company — world's 2nd largest forklift manufacturer. Brands include Linde, STILL, and Dematic (warehouse automation). Developing autonomous forklifts and AGVs.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 22.0%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

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Key Facts

FocusForklift and warehouse automation
BrandsOperates Linde, STILL, and Dematic brands
StagePublic company listed on ETR under ticker KGX
StockXETRA: KGX
Market positionWorld's 2nd largest forklift manufacturer
AutonomyAutonomous forklifts, AGVs, warehouse robotics

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for KION Group.

Leadership & Founders

1 entry

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Rob Smithsecondary-verified

CEO

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating2
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Microsoft1 · 1× joint · 350 total
NVIDIA2 · 1× joint · 1110 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

    MOST RECENT

Platform Models

1 entry

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

11 entries
What is KION Group?

KION Group (XETRA: KGX) is a German industrial trucks and supply chain solutions company — world's 2nd largest forklift manufacturer. Brands include Linde, STILL, and Dematic (warehouse automation). Developing autonomous forklifts and AGVs.

What does KION Group make?

KION Group has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: KION Forklift (KION Group builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is KION Group publicly traded?

Yes. KION Group is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of KION Group?

Rob Smith is the ceo of KION Group, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in KION Group?

KION Group is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is KION Group headquartered?

KION Group is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Who owns KION Group?

KION Group is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does KION Group operate robots?

KION Group is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is KION Group a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, KION Group ranks in roughly the top 78% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was KION Group founded?

KION Group was founded in 2006.

Is KION Group safe?

KION Group has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.