KION Group has announced a strong beginning to 2025, achieving an order intake of €2.706 billion. This positive performance comes despite a minor decrease in revenue, which fell to €2.788 billion, attributed to ongoing global geopolitical uncertainties. The company remains hopeful about its future prospects, buoyed by a rise in customer demand and ongoing strategic expansions in both its production and service networks.
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Original from KIONgroup.com: KION starts in 2025 with solid customer demand amidst increasing global geopolitical uncertainties
KION starts in 2025 with solid customer demand amidst increasing global geopolitical uncertainties
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