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Key figures Q1/2019: Solid growth

Schindler began the year by delivering solid growth. In the first quarter of 2019, order intake rose by 5.2% to CHF 2 968 million (+6.4% in local currencies)...

26.04.2019

BuildingMinds: Schindler start-up to drive digital transformation in the real esta...

Today, Schindler announced the formation of BuildingMinds, a start-up created to optimize the management of real estate assets through a software-as-a-servic...

06.03.2019

Annual Results 2018: Growth on track

The year 2018 saw a continuation of the market trends that had already emerged in previous years, as challenges intensified. Despite material costs and wage ...

14.02.2019

Schindler moves into new headquarters in Ebikon

The elevator group's management moves into its new headquarters - another milestone on the way to the new Schindler Campus in Ebikon.

07.12.2018

Key figures Q3/2018: Significant growth

In the first nine months of the fiscal year 2018, Schindler achieved significant growth and delivered a further improvement in results despite the return of ...

23.10.2018

Schindler debuts breakthrough robotic system for elevators

Schindler forms robotics research collaboration with Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

17.10.2018

Schindler appoints new Group General Counsel

The Board of Directors of Schindler Holding AG has decided to appoint Mrs Petra A. Winkler as Group General Counsel with effect from April 1, 2019. Mrs Winkl...

30.08.2018

Interim Report as of June 30, 2018

Schindler achieved strong growth in the first half of 2018, delivering a significant increase in operating profit. The order intake grew by 9.8% to CHF 5 86...

17.08.2018

Positive impact from tax refund

A settlement in an arbitration procedure with regards to Schindler’s tax position leads to a tax refund, including interests. In the second quarter 2018 a on...

08.08.2018

Schindler brings the PORT Technology to the high seas

‘Carnival Horizon’, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest vessel, is the first ship equipped with Schindler’s PORT Technology.

09.05.2018

Schindler Holding Ltd. successfully places CHF 500 million domestic bond in two tr...

Today, Schindler Holding Ltd. successfully placed a CHF 500 million bond in the Swiss capital market in two tranches: a 2-year bond tranche of CHF 100 milli...

02.05.2018

Key figures Q1/2018: Growth on track

Schindler started the year 2018 with robust order intake, revenue and net profit. In the first quarter, order intake increased by 8.2% to CHF 2 822 million (...

26.04.2018

The Schindler Global Award moves from São Paulo to Mumbai

One of the most prominent student urban design competitions will open for entries again in summer 2018. The Schindler Global Award (SGA) will focus on the im...

20.02.2018

Annual Results 2017: Sustained growth and increased profitability

Asymmetrical developments in the construction industry across the globe shaped the year 2017. Thanks to the balanced geographical presence built over the yea...

16.02.2018

Court of Appeal in Japan confirms acquittal

Today, the Tokyo High Court, Japan, issued a judgment in the criminal appeal proceedings against a former Schindler Japan employee related to the elevator ac...

26.01.2018

Key figures Q3/2017: Increase in revenue and profit

In the first nine months of 2017, Schindler continued its growth and at the same time improved its profitability. Orders received were up 5.3% at CHF 8 083 m...

24.10.2017

Interim Report as of June 30, 2017

Schindler achieved solid growth, made further operational progress, and significantly increased its operating profit in the first half of 2017. As a result ...

15.08.2017

Schindler acquires Dralle Aufzüge in Bielefeld, Germany

Schindler is to fully acquire the German Dralle Aufzüge GmbH & Co KG. The family-owned elevator company from Bielefeld has been engaged for nearly 50 yea...

29.06.2017

Schindler Holding AG: Organizational changes on the Group Executive Committee

The Board of Directors has decided to appoint Julio Arce, currently CEO of Schindler Iberia, as a member of the Group Executive Committee responsible for Fie...

14.06.2017

Schindler successfully completes transaction with ALSO exchangeable bonds

On May 29, 2013, Schindler Holding Ltd. (“Schindler”) issued exchangeable bonds that could be exchanged for registered shares of ALSO Holding AG (“ALSO”). Th...

29.05.2017

Key figures Q1/2017: Growth and increased profitability

Schindler has further strengthened its market position and has increased its profitability thanks to operational progress.

25.04.2017

Hanover Fair 2017: Schindler launches its new digital platform Schindler Ahead

Predictive maintenance, reliability and relevant data in real time: At the Hanover Industrial Fair 2017, Schindler will present Schindler Ahead – a digital s...

13.04.2017

Annual Results 2016: Growth strategy yielding results

In a challenging environment, Schindler further strengthened its market position and achieved operational progress. Orders received, revenue, and operating p...

15.02.2017

Schindler Holding AG: Organizational changes at the level of the Board of Director...

As previously announced on January 15, 2016, regarding the succession of Alfred N. Schindler, Chairman, Silvio Napoli will be proposed for election as Chairm...

26.01.2017

Key figures Q3/2016: Progress in a challenging market environment

In the reporting period Schindler increased orders received, revenue and net profit despite increasingly challenging markets.

25.10.2016

Schindler completes sale of its operations in Japan

Schindler Holding AG has completed the sale of its operations in Japan to Otis Japan. As announced on April 5th, 2016, Schindler has found a strong and reput...

03.10.2016

Schindler and Huawei sign global agreement on cooperation for IoT connectivity

HERGISWIL, Switzerland and SHENZHEN, China, September 19, 2016. Schindler Holding and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. will cooperate in the future on the devel...

19.09.2016

Schindler’s participation in ALSO falls below 10%

On May 29, 2013, Schindler Holding AG (“Schindler”) issued exchangeable bonds that can be exchanged for registered shares of ALSO Holding AG (“ALSO”). The to...

15.09.2016

Jardine Schindler acquires majority stake in XJ Elevator Private Limited in Singapore

Schindler Singapore, a subsidiary of Jardine Schindler Group, has acquired 51% of XJ Elevator Private Limited – the exclusive distributor of XJ elevator equi...

13.09.2016

Schindler Interim Report as of June 30, 2016

In the first half of 2016, Schindler pursued its growth strategy while, at the same time, improving profitability. In spite of the softening of the global ne...

16.08.2016

Schindler selected to upgrade and service 225 units in Atlanta’s urban public tran...

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded Schindler with the multi-million dollar contract to modernize and maintain 109 elevators and...

12.08.2016

Schindler and GE Enter Strategic Partnership to Power Digital Urban Mobility

HERGISWIL, Switzerland and SAN RAMON, California, USA, July 6, 2016, Schindler Holding (SIX: SCHN) and GE Digital (NYSE: GE) today announced a strategic alli...

06.07.2016

Schindler acquires the German FB group

Schindler, a leading global elevator and escalator company present in Germany since 1906, is to fully acquire the German FB group. The Saxony-based elevator ...

15.06.2016

Schindler acquires a minority stake in a Chinese joint venture partner

Schindler, a leading global elevator and escalator company present in China since the early 1980s, is to establish a new joint venture with Chinese elevator ...

07.06.2016

Schindler to equip world’s largest airport in Turkey

The Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA) has chosen Schindler as the main supplier for elevators and escalators for the new international airport in Istanbul.

20.05.2016

Key figures Q1/2016: Increase in revenue, EBIT and profit

The performance in the first quarter of 2016 confirms the effectiveness of Schindler’s strategy.

28.04.2016

Schindler to sell its operations in Japan

Schindler Holding AG has decided to sell its operations in Japan to Otis Japan. Through this transaction, Schindler has found a strong and reputable owner fo...

05.04.2016

Schindler Holding: Change in the Board of Directors

At their 88th Ordinary General Meeting, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the management report, the financial statements and the consolida...

22.03.2016

Annual Results 2015: Successful execution of growth strategy

As a result of the disciplined implementation of its strategy, Schindler succeeded in materially strengthening its position across the world’s largest market...

12.02.2016

Alfred N. Schindler organizes his succession

After 40 years on the Board of Directors, 26 of them as CEO and 22 as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alfred N. Schindler has decided to step down in one...

15.01.2016

Ending of share buyback program as of December 30, 2015

As of December 30, 2015, Schindler Holding Ltd ended the share buyback program started on January 3, 2013. In the context of the buyback program, including a...

04.01.2016

Key figures Q3/2015: Continued growth and improved profitability

In the reporting period Schindler recorded continued improvements in orders received, revenue and net profit. Orders received increased by 3.9% in local curr...

23.10.2015

Schindler service technician cleared of any wrongdoing in Japan

Today, the Tokyo District Court rendered its verdict about an elevator accident that occurred in Takeshiba more than 9 years ago. Schindler is relieved that ...

29.09.2015

Police investigation into management of Schindler China

Chinese authorities have today in the morning taken for questioning two Chinese managers, including the local managing director. The allegations are not know...

24.09.2015

Interim Report as of June 30, 2015

In the first half of 2015, Schindler continued on its growth path while, at the same time, improving its profitability. At CHF 4 977 million, orders received...

14.08.2015

Schindler wins MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award 2015

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology honored Schindler for its innovative digital business solutions.

21.05.2015

Global Schindler Award – The prize goes to Spain

The winners of the first Global Schindler Award are students from “Escuela de Ingenieria y Arquitectura” in Zaragoza, Spain. The award presentation was held ...

30.04.2015

Key figures Q1/2015: Increase in revenue and profit

In the first quarter of 2015, orders received reached CHF 2 443 million, in line with the same period of the previous year (CHF 2 442 million). In local curr...

28.04.2015

Chief Technology Officer to be appointed as member of the Group Executive Committee

Karl-Heinz Bauer joins Schindler as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on June 1, 2015 and will report to the CEO, Silvio Napoli. He has had a long and successfu...

13.04.2015

Ongoing repurchase program – approval of higher daily volumes

Schindler Holding AG, Hergiswil: Approval of higher daily volumes within the limits of the ongoing repurchase program of own registered shares and bearer par...

25.03.2015

Schindler Holding: Payout of additional dividend and changes in the Board of Direc...

At their 87th Ordinary General Meeting, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the management report, the financial statements and the consolida...

20.03.2015

Annual Results 2014: Solid growth and increased profit

Schindler stayed on course with its growth strategy in 2014, recording a strong fourth quarter.

13.02.2015

Schindler wins Digital Business Innovation Award 2015

Schindler IT recognized for its use of innovative digital technologies.

02.02.2015

Higher net profit 2014

Schindler expects to achieve a net profit of roughly CHF 900 million for the reporting year 2014 and therefore will exceed the outlook of CHF 815 – 865 milli...

19.01.2015

Schindler Transit Management Group announces myPORT

A smart solution for smart cities: with its new myPORT app Schindler is making urban mobility even more efficient and even more secure. And this in turn open...

18.12.2014

Schindler awarded major project in Vietnam

Schindler has been awarded a large contract to supply elevators and escalators to the new VietinBank headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam.

17.11.2014

New Organisational Structure to drive global growth and profitability

The Board of Directors has decided to establish a new organisational structure with two dedicated Global Heads, one for New Installations and Supply Chain an...

14.11.2014

Schindler opens new factory in India

Schindler’s new elevator factory in Pune, India, reaffirms a clear commitment to customer focus, sustainability and growth.

06.11.2014

Key figures Q3/2014: Schindler seizes opportunities for growth

In the first nine months of 2014, Schindler generated a 6.7% increase in orders received and a 7.1% increase in revenue in local currencies. In Swiss francs,...

21.10.2014

Majority shareholding in XJ-Schindler approved

The Chinese authorities have approved the increase of Schindler’s shareholding in XJ-Schindler (Xuchang) Elevator Co. Ltd from 46% to 51%. In 2011 Schindler ...

20.08.2014

Schindler Interim Report as of June 30, 2014

In the first half of 2014, Schindler pursued its growth strategy and achieved an increase of around 7.5% in both orders received and revenue in local currenc...

13.08.2014

Schindler acquires majority in Chinese joint venture

Schindler has reached an agreement with the majority shareholders of XJ-Schindler (Xuchang) Elevator Co. Ltd to increase its participation in 2014 from 46% t...

09.07.2014

Weakness of Hyundai Elevator share price forces Schindler to make a third impairme...

The price of the shares of Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd., South Korea (Hyundai Elevator) suffered further declines in June and has reached new lows in the past f...

01.07.2014

Otis and Schindler Announce Settlement and License Agreement

Farmington, Connecticut, USA and Hergiswil, Switzerland, June 18, 2014 – Otis Elevator Company, Schindler Holding AG and their affiliate companies are please...

18.06.2014

Successful sale of Mall of Switzerland

Schindler has successfully closed the real estate development project Mall of Switzerland (formerly EbiSquare) together with Halter AG and sold various plots...

30.05.2014

Key figures Q1/2014: Strong growth in orders received, revenue and cash flow

Orders received reached CHF 2 442 million in the first quarter of 2014, exceeding the same period of the previous year by 3.6% (+8.9% in local currencies). R...

22.04.2014

Dividend: CHF 2.20 per share and participation certificate

At their 86th Ordinary General Meeting in Lucerne, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the annual report and financial statements of Schindle...

17.03.2014

Annual Results 2013: Successful Group expansion in growth markets

As part of its growth strategy, Schindler generated a 7.2% increase in orders received and a 8.4% increase in revenue in local currencies in 2013. In Swiss f...

14.02.2014

Schindler will not participate in the next capital increase of Hyundai Elevator

As communicated earlier, Schindler Holding (“Schindler”) is opposed to the next capital increase of Hyundai Elevator (“Hyundai”) planned for February 2014. A...

03.02.2014

Schindler to equip China’s tallest building

Schindler China, the Chinese division of the Schindler Group, has been awarded a major contract for a 115-story megatall skyscraper currently under construct...

07.01.2014

Further Extraordinary Impairment of Schindler’s Participation in Hyundai Elevator

On November 27, 2013, Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd. (Hyundai Elevator), South Korea announced the third capital increase within a year in the amount of KRW 217.5...

19.12.2013

New responsibilities within the Group Executive Committee

The Board of Directors of Schindler Holding Ltd. has decided that, as of January 1, 2014, there will be a reallocation of responsibilities within the Group E...

13.12.2013

Result of the public repurchase offer at fixed price of Schindler registered share...

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15.11.2013

Schindler opens new green elevator plant in Slovakia

The first ever BREEAM ‘excellent’ rated plant in Slovakia reinforces Schindler’s commitment to growth and environmental sustainability.

23.10.2013

Public repurchase offer at fixed price for up to 4'100'000 registered shares and u...

Not for release, publication or distribution in the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia Schindler Holding Ltd. ("Schindler"...

18.10.2013

Key figures Q3/2013: Strong orders received, revenue and cash flow – Profitability...

Schindler generated a 7.0% increase in orders received (+8.3% in local currencies) and a 6.2% increase in revenue (+7.5% in local currencies) in the reportin...

15.10.2013

Jürgen Tinggren hands over CEO function to Silvio Napoli

Silvio Napoli is to be appointed CEO of the Schindler Group as of January 1, 2014. Jürgen Tinggren is to be proposed for election to the Board of Directors o...

23.09.2013

Schindler Interim Report as of June 30, 2013

Against the backdrop of a difficult economic environment, Schindler generated a 7.1% increase in orders received to CHF 4 860 million and a 7.0% increase in ...

13.08.2013

European Court of Justice dismisses Schindler appeal

The Court of Justice of the European Union on July 18, 2013 dismissed an appeal by Schindler companies against a 2011 judgment of the General Court. In the a...

18.07.2013

Extraordinary Impairment of Schindler's Participation in Hyundai impacts its Annua...

Schindler Holding AG (Schindler) is the second-largest shareholder of Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd., South Korea (Hyundai) with a participation of 35% up to now....

19.06.2013

Successful placing of bonds exchangeable into shares of ALSO

Not for release, publication or distribution in the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia Ebikon, 29 May 2013: Within a short period of time...

29.05.2013

Launch of bonds exchangeable into shares of ALSO

Not for release, publication or distribution in the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia Ebikon, 29 May 2013: Schindler Holding AG ("Sch...

29.05.2013

Key figures Q1/2013: Very good level of orders received

Schindler recorded a 7.5% increase in orders received to CHF 2 357 million and 4.0% growth in revenue to CHF 1 980 million in the first quarter of 2013. Grou...

19.04.2013

Higher dividend, changes in the Board of Directors

At their 85th Ordinary General Meeting in Lucerne, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the annual report and financial statements of Schindle...

26.03.2013

Schindler intends to issue an Exchangeable Bond convertible into ALSO shares

On 26 March 2013, the Board of Directors of Schindler Holding Ltd. decided to issue a listed bond which is exchangeable into its shares of ALSO Holding AG.

26.03.2013

Good growth and enhanced profitability

Despite the different developments in its individual markets, Schindler achieved growth and further improved its operating performance in 2012. Orders receiv...

19.02.2013

Schindler gaining ground in Middle East

Mobility Solutions provided for three major projects in the region.

09.01.2013

Changes in the Schindler Group Executive Committee

The Board of Directors of Schindler Holding Ltd. has decided that, as of April 1, 2013, the existing zone structures are to be strengthened, resulting in cha...

17.12.2012

Berlin team wins Schindler Award 2012

Three students from the Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) have won first prize in this year’s Schindler Award architecture competition. This biannual...

10.12.2012

Fatal accident in Japan

Today, shortly after midnight (local time), a fatal accident occurred in Kanazawa, Japan, involving a Schindler elevator. A 60-year-old woman, who was employ...

31.10.2012

Key figures Q3/2012: Growth and improved profitability

Schindler generated an 8.2% increase in orders received and a 6.5% rise in revenue in a continued challenging economic environment during the reporting perio...

23.10.2012

New buyback program of up to 9.5% of nominal capital

As of December 28, 2012, Schindler Holding Ltd will end the buyback program started on January 4, 2010.

25.09.2012

Schindler to build new escalator plant in India

Schindler will be the first global elevator and escalator company to set up a greenfield manufacturing facility for the production of escalators for the In...

13.09.2012

Schindler licenses to KONE its RFID card reader patents

Schindler and KONE agreed to settle a dispute on Schindler’s radio-frequency identification (RFID) patents relating to hall call destination control systems ...

16.08.2012

Good performance in a challenging environment

In a challenging economic environment, Schindler generated a 7.1% increase in orders received to CHF 4 537 million and a 4.3% rise in revenue to CHF 3 971 mi...

14.08.2012

Schindler selected for new Sydney harbor project

Schindler is to supply 106 elevators for a new waterfront development in Sydney, Australia, known as ‘Barangaroo South’. The elevators have an A-rating for e...

11.07.2012

A pleasing start

Schindler recorded a 5.4% increase in orders received to CHF 2 193 million and a 3.1% rise in revenue to CHF 1 904 million in the first quarter of 2012, de...

19.04.2012

Schindler to equip world’s tallest residential tower in India

Schindler is to supply 25 elevators for a new residential complex in Mumbai. The contract includes mobility solutions for a 450-meter building called ‘World ...

20.03.2012

Schindler Holding: net profit steady at last year's level

At their 84th Ordinary General Meeting in Lucerne, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the annual report and financial statements of Schind...

19.03.2012

Pleasing performance in a difficult environment

Despite currency volatility and continued weak economic conditions in some of its principal markets, Schindler achieved further growth and maintained its ope...

21.02.2012

AS Aufzüge AG acquires Henseler Aufzüge

AS Aufzüge, a subsidiary of the Schindler Group, has acquired Henseler Aufzüge and its associated affiliates from the Henseler Brothers. The Henseler Group...

11.01.2012

Schindler wins contract for new Roche headquarters in Basel

Schindler has been chosen to supply elevator systems for the new main office building of Roche in the city of Basel. The contract includes 14 Schindler 700...

12.12.2011

Schindler to supply large urban development in Chengdu, China

Schindler has won a contract to supply 126 elevators and escalators for a multi-purpose complex in Chengdu, the capital city of China's Sichuan province.

15.11.2011

Schindler opens new escalator plant in Slovakia

Production is underway at a new Schindler escalator plant in Slovakia, which will supply escalators and moving walks to Schindler customers all over Europe.

07.11.2011

Pleasing performance

Schindler achieved a 5.4% increase in orders received in local currencies and a 6.3% rise in operating revenue in the reporting period from January 1 to Sept...

26.10.2011

Alfred N. Schindler hands over CEO function to Jürgen Tinggren

Jürgen Tinggren is to be appointed CEO of the Schindler Group as of October 1, 2011. Alfred N. Schindler remains Chairman of the Board of Directors of Schi...

28.09.2011

Opening of the Schindler Award 2012

One of Europe's leading architectural competitions, the Schindler Award, is now accepting entries for 2012. Architecture students and schools from across E...

26.09.2011

Schindler opens new R&D facility in India

Schindler has established a new Corporate Research & Development center in India to tap into the country's large pool of engineering talent. The new faci...

23.08.2011

Positive performance - painful foreign exchange impact

The strong appreciation of the Swiss franc had a severe impact on performance in the first half of 2011. Schindler recorded a 4.8% increase in orders receive...

16.08.2011

Schindler acquires leading Colombian elevator brand

The Schindler Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Colombia’s leading "Andino" brand of elevators. The transaction gives Schindler a s...

11.08.2011

Schindler finalizes a joint venture agreement with a new Chinese partner

After acquiring a 46% stake in Xuchang Xiji Elevator Co. Ltd., Schindler has established a new joint venture in China. The agreement has now been approved ...

03.08.2011

Schindler announces partnership with Olayan

Riyadh/Ebikon, 19 July 2011. Olayan Financing Company (OFC) has acquired from Schindler a minority stake of 10 percent (10%) in Saudi Elevator Company Ltd. T...

19.07.2011

European Union General Court dismisses appeals of the elevator industry

The General Court of the European Union on July 13, 2011, dismissed appeals by the elevator industry against fines levied by the European Commission in 2007,...

13.07.2011

Swiss capital, Berne, is site of the Schindler Award 2012

One of Europe's leading architectural competitions, the Schindler Award, is to take place for the first time in Switzerland. The central theme of the compe...

31.05.2011

A good start – substantial negative foreign exchange impacts

Schindler grew its net profit by 21.7% to CHF 185 million in the first quarter of 2011. Adjusted for a one-off gain of CHF 31 million resulting from the re...

19.04.2011

Schindler acquires substantial minority stake in new joint-venture partner

Schindler, a leading global elevator and escalator company, present in China since the early 1980s, is to establish a new joint venture with Chinese elevat...

29.03.2011

Schindler Joins Solar Impulse as a Main Partner

Payerne-Lucerne, March 21st 2011 - Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support Solar Impulse, the zero fuel airplane aiming...

21.03.2011

Schindler Holding: Higher net earnings and additional dividend

At their 83rd Ordinary General Meeting in Lucerne, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the 2010 annual report and financial statements of S...

15.03.2011

A very good result in a difficult environment

Despite the difficult environment, the Schindler Group recorded a significant increase in orders received and further improved its performance in 2010. Net...

17.02.2011

Chairman Alfred N. Schindler to hand over CEO role to Jürgen Tinggren

Alfred N. Schindler, Chairman and CEO of the Schindler Group, has expressed his intention to hand over the role of CEO to Jürgen Tinggren, who is currently...

17.02.2011

ALSO shareholders approve merger with Actebis

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 8 February 2011, the shareholders of ALSO Holding AG approved the projected merger of ALSO with Actebis and agre...

08.02.2011

Swiss team takes top honors at Schindler Award 2010

Three students from Bern's University of Applied Sciences have won 1st prize in the Schindler Award architecture competition, run by the elevator company S...

17.01.2011

Merger of ALSO and Actebis

The German Actebis GmbH and the publicly listed ALSO Holding AG are to combine their businesses, subject to approval of the ALSO shareholders at the extrao...

13.01.2011

Schindler and Compañía de Servicios S.A. Plan a Share Purchase Agreement and Later...

Schindler Elevator Americas and Compañía de Servicios S.A. have executed a Term Sheet for a Share Purchase Agreement and later an intended merger in Colomb...

23.12.2010

Merger of ALSO and Actebis delayed

As already publicly announced on August 13, 2010, Actebis GmbH, a subsidiary of Droege International Group AG, and the publicly listed ALSO Holding Ltd., a...

24.11.2010

Pleasing result in the first nine months of 2010

The third quarter of 2010 saw the continuation of the Schindler Group’s good performance in the first half of the year. Net profit rose by 5.0% to CHF 530 ...

26.10.2010

ALSO Group remains on course

In the first nine months of 2010 the ALSO Group increased its net profit over the same period in 2009 by 9% (10% in local currencies) to CHF 16.3 million. ...

19.10.2010

Schindler to supply key New York rail project

Schindler has been awarded a contract with an initial value of $24 million with options for up to a total value of $70 million to supply elevators and esca...

05.10.2010

Ten projects nominated for Schindler Award 2010

The jury of the Schindler Award 2010 has chosen the ten finalists in the biannual competition for students of architecture in Europe. The nominated project...

30.09.2010

Schindler to supply nationwide railway project in China

Schindler is to supply 353 escalators for a railway expansion project across much of China. The installations are for 17 stations stretching from Changchun...

25.08.2010

Schindler Group: Pleasing first half of 2010

Net profit improved by 5.9% to CHF 339 million in the first half of 2010. Cash flow rose substantially (+15.7%) to CHF 421 million. In the elevators and esca...

17.08.2010

ALSO and Actebis plan merger

Actebis GmbH, a subsidiary of the Droege International Group AG, and the publicly listed ALSO Holding AG, a subsidiary of Schindler Holding AG, intend to m...

13.08.2010

ALSO: Interim Report 2010

During the first half of 2010, consolidated net sales increased by 3% (+7% in local currencies) to CHF 2.0 billion, and net profit was up by 29% to CHF 11....

27.07.2010

Schindler elevators chosen for Chile's tallest building

Schindler is to supply 109 elevators for the "Costanera Center", a major urban development in the Chilean capital, Santiago, in a contract worth ...

21.06.2010

Schindler Award 2010 enters decisive phase

A record number of 1,369 architecture students from 34 countries across Europe have entered the Schindler Award 2010 competition, as of the closing date of...

03.05.2010

New organizational unit "Field Quality and Excellence"

The Board of Directors of Schindler Holding Ltd. has decided to establish a new organizational unit called "Field Quality and Excellence", as of ...

29.04.2010

Schindler positioned for success

Schindler generated a net profit of CHF 152 million in the first quarter of 2010. In its core business, orders received grew by 7.5% (+8.1% in local curren...

22.04.2010

ALSO Q1/2010: Good Start

The ALSO Group increased quarterly net sales by 2% (4% in local currencies) to CHF 1’069 million compared with the same period last year and made a substan...

19.04.2010

Schindler Holding: unchanged dividend

At their 82nd Ordinary General Meeting in Lucerne, the shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd. approved the annual report and the financial statements of Sc...

15.03.2010

ALSO pays dividend again

At their 25th General Meeting in Lucerne on 10 March 2010, the shareholders of ALSO Holding AG approved the Annual Report (including the Compensation Report)...

10.03.2010

Schindler and Renault to promote zero-emission mobility*

At the Geneva Motor Show today, Schindler and the automaker Renault signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting zero-emission mobility*.

02.03.2010

Marked improvement in operational performance

Thanks to promptly initiated measures, in the economically difficult financial year 2009 Schindler increased net profit relative to the previous year by 3 ...

18.02.2010

ALSO 2009: CHF 15 million net profit despite non-recurring write-off

In a weak market environment, and despite a (pre-tax) CHF 14.6-million, non-recurring write-off of the GNT brand name, ALSO succeeded in eliminating its CH...

15.02.2010

Schindler solutions chosen for LA International airport

Schindler has been awarded a $40 million (CHF 43 million) contract to supply 70 escalators, elevators and moving walks for Los Angeles International Airpor...

15.02.2010

Schindler to supply key transport axis in Istanbul

Schindler is to supply 339 escalators and elevators for a major new subway system in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul. The 22km Kadikoy-Kartal line will pro...

08.02.2010

Highway in Barcelona with Skyline in background

Schindler Engineer sitting in a workshop

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