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When five-star ambience meets first class service

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Speed and safety are not a contradiction in terms

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When accessibility means secure mobility

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Office

High performance with low energy consumption

Schindler solutions for office buildings

Hotels

When five-star ambience meets first class service

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Healthcare

Reliability and efficiency when it matters most

Schindler solutions for healthcare buildings

Malls & Retail

A great shopping experience with smart mobility

Schindler solutions for malls and retail

Transport

Speed and safety are not a contradiction in terms

Schindler solutions for public transport

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When accessibility means secure mobility

Schindler solutions for institutional buildings

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The business of moving masses of people quickly and safely

Schindler solutions for sports and expo buildings

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6030 Ebikon
Switzerland

Phone: +41 41 445 31 31
email@schindler.com

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Press Releases

Schindler to provide vertical mobility for Melbourne Metro

Today, Schindler announces it has been selected to deliver 103 escalators and 73 elevators to the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne, Australia. Once in opera...

31.03.2020

Schindler results adversely impacted by COVID-19

With COVID-19 becoming a global pandemic, Schindler sees its previously announced revenue growth guidance for the full year 2020 of between 0% and 5% in loca...

27.03.2020

Schindler Holding Ltd. Annual General Meeting 2020 to take place under extraordina...

Schindler requests shareholders to vote via independent proxy

16.03.2020

Annual Results 2019: Another year of growth

In 2019, markets faced growing global political and economic uncertainty, protectionism, currency volatility, and rising labor costs. Within this context, Sc...

14.02.2020

Off-exchange transactions amongst members of the Schindler shareholder agreement

To secure the families’ status and commitment to Switzerland as a location long-term Schindler majority shareholder to reallocate shares between generations.

08.01.2020

Investigation in Israel

The Schindler Group was informed in the evening hours of 18 December 2019 that one of its former employees in Israel might be indicted by the Israeli competi...

19.12.2019

Key figures Q3/2019: Growth momentum

Schindler was able to maintain growth momentum in order intake and revenue despite currency headwinds. Order intake increased by 4.1% to CHF 9 009 million an...

24.10.2019

Schindler Holding AG: Organizational changes on the Group Executive Committee

Schindler Group today announced changes to its Group Executive Committee, approved by its Board of Directors and effective as of January 1, 2020. Julio Arce,...

30.09.2019

Interim Report as of June 30, 2019

In an overall highly competitive market environment, Schindler succeeded in maintaining growth momentum during the first half of 2019. Order intake and reven...

14.08.2019

Telefónica and Schindler join forces to provide IoT connectivity for elevators and...

Customers of Schindler’s digital portfolio for smart elevators and escalators gain reliable and robust connectivity.

27.05.2019

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

Highway in Barcelona with Skyline in background

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Two employees talking to each other

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Schindler Engineer sitting in a workshop

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Employee in interview situation

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Who we are

Our mission is to keep cities around the world moving. Over 65,000 Schindler employees work around the clock to serve over one billion people using our elevators and escalators every day.

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At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career. Discover the many reasons you’ll want to join our team.

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Schindler Aftercare - Maintenance & Modernization

Schindler Aftercare

Through expert maintenance and both full and partial modernization, Schindler keeps your elevators, escalators and moving walks performing at their best.

Schindler Plan & Design - Online planning tool

Schindler Plan & Design

Elevator and escalator planning and design in minutes. Our easy-to-use online configuration tool makes it simple to find the matching vertical transportation setup for your building.

Schindler Ahead - Digital portfolio for smart elevators & escalators

Schindler Ahead

The digital portfolio for smart elevators & escalators. Analyzing cloud-based data to deliver improved uptime, insights and convenience for easy maintenance and management of the equipment.

Schindler PORT - The intelligent destination-dispatch solution

Schindler PORT

Schindler's PORT Technology revolutionizes the science of optimizing traffic flow through a building while offering personalized service and access control.

Stories & References

A message from Thomas Oetterli, CEO Schindler

20.03.2020

The new Munch Museum

25.02.2020

Schindler CEO Igniting Minds

19.02.2020

Schindler Switzerland awarded Swiss LGBTI* Label

05.02.2020

A strong team is the recipe for success

23.01.2020

Carnival Panorama: a new success story in the name of innovation

20.01.2020

Enriching the lives and hearts of children in need

17.01.2020

“We made a good team”

09.01.2020

New York Marriott Marquis Hotel

20.12.2019

ROSSINI Project

19.12.2019

The coin test

17.12.2019

Salesforce Tower San Francisco

27.11.2019

Elevator World Project of the Year 2020 Winner!

21.11.2019

James Simon Gallery

08.11.2019

Elevated Shopping

05.11.2019

Elevating Learning

31.10.2019

Suspended above the abyss

28.10.2019

Yachthouse Residence Club

25.10.2019

Keeping elevators safe when the earth shakes

22.10.2019

Uplifting Views - Duomo di Milano

18.10.2019

"Flat World" wins Gold, Silver, and Black in Cannes

16.10.2019

Jiading campus starts new green journey

15.10.2019

A lift for the Louvre

11.10.2019

Elena Cortona named as Digital Shaper

26.09.2019

Urban mobility transforms Medellin neighborhood

25.09.2019

Elevator Music

17.09.2019

University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)

16.09.2019

CityLife Milan

06.09.2019

Christian Schulz talks about modernization trends in Europe in Elevator World

04.09.2019

Tencent Seafront Shenzhen

14.08.2019

Schindler partners with “Wasser für Wasser”

07.08.2019

Munich Airport

29.07.2019

Schindler collaborates with artists on the impact of robots on urban mobility

25.07.2019

Silvio Napoli joins Eaton’s Board of Directors

23.07.2019

New Istanbul Airport

08.07.2019

Energy efficient elevators get a boost

28.06.2019

Silvio Napoli appointed as Chairman of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce

25.06.2019

Schindler 2018 sustainability report unveils new strategy

24.06.2019

Schindler supports young refugees' integration in Switzerland

06.06.2019

Keep your pet safe while riding an elevator

31.05.2019

How would you reduce emissions 25% by 2022?

29.05.2019

Attracting diverse talents

27.05.2019

France takes first prize at the Schindler Global Award

14.05.2019

Silvio Napoli talks on urbanization and innovation in FP magazine

10.05.2019

The Schindler Global Award - A contribution to urban development

08.05.2019

Innovation and Technology at Schindler

16.04.2019

CTBUH: Thomas Oetterli on future robotic construction

08.04.2019

Schindler Marine - History on the seven seas

04.04.2019

Schindler India employees ran Tata Mumbai Marathon

Schindler India employees ran Tata Mumbai Marathon

15.03.2019

Toledo Metro Station Naples

12.03.2019

Beijing Daxing International Airport

07.03.2019

New Environmental Product Declarations for major elevator product lines

20.02.2019

Schindler Iberia’s commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities

15.02.2019

Role models for careers in science and engineering

11.02.2019

The Lift Camp - Part 2

The Lift Camp - Part 2

01.02.2019

The Lift Camp - a unique Schindler training program

25.01.2019

Schindler India’s award-winning Igniting Minds program expands across the country

24.01.2019

Shanghai Metro Line 14

Shanghai Metro Line 14

17.01.2019

Schindler employees spread joy in Dubai with "baskets of love"

18.12.2018

Portside Tower Cape Town

Portside Tower Cape Town

17.12.2018

Schindler Mo Bros and Sistas raise awareness for men’s health

04.12.2018

The Swiss Diversity Initiative - reflecting our employees' needs and priorities

The Swiss Diversity Initiative

29.11.2018

Jenga Tower - 56 Leonard Street in New York

Jenga Tower - 56 Leonard Street in New York

23.11.2018

Kick some glass

21.11.2018

Wooden Shaft in France

Wooden Shaft in France

19.11.2018

Riding from Sydney to the Gong to support people with Multiple Sclerosis

16.11.2018

Women in Leadership initiative going into the second round

14.11.2018

International Highrise Award 2018 - Torre Reforma

International Highrise Award 2018 - Torre Reforma

05.11.2018

GfM Marketing Prize 2018 for Schindler

GfM Marketing Prize 2018 for Schindler

31.10.2018

Schindler elevates commuting in Geneva

Schindler elevates commuting in Geneva

31.10.2018

Interview with the 2017 Schindler Global Award winners

For the winners of the 2017 Schindler Award cities are long living organisms. Read how this mindset helped them develop their winning urban development submi...

30.10.2018

Digital Bringme-Box in a residential building

Schindler Benelux partners with Bringme startup, supporting digital urban lifestyles

29.10.2018

Park Tower Zug

05.10.2018

Schindler apprentice wins silver at the Swiss Skills

Schindler apprentice wins silver at the Swiss Skills professional championships

21.09.2018

Elevating communities in Brazil

18.09.2018

OmniTurm Frankfurt

OmniTurm Frankfurt

14.09.2018

Diversity in the spotlight at Atlas Schindler

07.09.2018

Sky Fort Sofia

31.08.2018

Tour de Schindler 2018: cycling for cancer charities

24.08.2018

Women in Leadership program in Asia-Pacific

14.08.2018

Fastest alpine elevator in Europe

Fastest alpine elevator in Europe

02.08.2018

The Schindler Global Award moves from São Paulo to Mumbai

23.07.2018

Interview with Thomas Oetterli about the 2019 Schindler Global Award

The 2019 Schindler Global Award is the third global competition with an urban design focus – a sustained commitment by Schindler to add something to the disc...

17.07.2018

World Youth Skills Day: Schindler offers opportunities for young people

13.07.2018

Schindler becomes platinum sponsor for Swissloop

Schindler becomes platinum sponsor for Swissloop

08.07.2018

Schindler employee volunteers to support mental health in Singapore

05.07.2018

Schindler employee volunteers to support mental health in Singapore

Jardine Schindler supports mental health in Hong Kong and Singapore by working with the charity organization "Mindset”.

05.07.2018

Sustainability Report 2017 is now available

Highlights of the 2017 reporting period include the reduction in energy intensity, the establishment of a Diversity in Leadership program and further progres...

29.06.2018

An electric motorcycle that impresses both die-hard bikers & environmentalists

An electric motorcycle that impresses both die-hard bikers & environmentalists

20.06.2018

Oldest passenger elevator in Switzerland still running in Lucerne

Oldest passenger elevator in Switzerland still running in Lucerne

24.05.2018

Schindler apprentices travel to China

Schindler Vocational Training Program enables three Swiss apprentices to complete an internship in China, strengthening the program’s global reach.

23.05.2018

One Vanderbilt in New York

One Vanderbilt in New York

06.04.2018

Warsaw Spire

07.03.2018

Liftboy - Does the elevator operator still exist?

Liftboy - Does the elevator operator still exist?

26.02.2018

Wuhan Greenland Center

Wuhan Greenland Center

21.02.2018

The Circle at Zurich Airport

The Circle at Zurich Airport

18.01.2018

Lakhta Center St. Petersburg

Lakhta Center St. Petersburg

17.12.2017

IGBC ‘Platinum’ rating awarded to Schindler India’s elevator factory

25.10.2017

432 Park Avenue in New York

432 Park Avenue in New York

11.10.2017

Joy of Giving during the Year of Giving

Joy of Giving during the Year of Giving

10.10.2017

Schindler India’s Scholarship Program wins Gold Trophy

10.10.2017

Sigma Bogotà

05.10.2017

Marmaray Istanbul

Marmaray Istanbul

20.09.2017

Solar power system at Schindler Australia head offices

30.08.2017

Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen

Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen

23.08.2017

Schindler Sustainability Report 2016 available

The annual Schindler Sustainability Report* discloses our sustainability performance data from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

04.08.2017

Aiguille du Midi

Aiguille du Midi

05.06.2017

Schindler Campus in China

The Jiading Schindler City – our incredible new campus in China - has achieved the highest certification under the internationally recognized LEED environmen...

27.04.2017

Team from Brazil wins Schindler Global Award 2017 in São Paulo

26.04.2017

Great Eagle Center in Hong Kong

Great Eagle Center in Hong Kong

26.04.2017

Royal Caribbean cruise ships

Schindler Marine supplied elevator solutions for two passenger ships of the MEYER WERFT shipyard from Germany in 2014 and 2015. The two cruise ships, commiss...

14.04.2017

Clearpoint Residencies in Colombo

Clearpoint Residencies in Colombo

13.03.2017

49ers Stadium San Francisco

49ers Stadium San Francisco

02.02.2017

LEED Gold certification for Jiading Schindler City in Shanghai, China

06.01.2017

CDP awards Schindler as best newcomer in Switzerland

31.10.2016

Schindler Global Award – An interview with the CEO of the Schindler Group

06.10.2016

Schindler’s global head office moves towards carbon-neutral energy consumption

05.10.2016

Schindler has been included in the SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index

As of September 19, 2016 Schindler is part of the SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index of the SIX Swiss Exchange. The index consists of the best companies...

20.09.2016

Sustainability Report 2015 released

The annual Schindler Sustainability Report* discloses our sustainability performance data from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Major improvements in th...

23.08.2016

Solar Impulse succeeded in their crazy dream of achieving the first ever Round-The...

26.07.2016

The Schindler Global Award 2017 is open for registration

16.06.2016

Solar Impulse resumes ‘Round The World’ mission

21.04.2016

The Schindler Global Award moves from Shenzhen to São Paulo

The Schindler Global Award is back – and it’s moving from Shenzhen to São Paulo! One of the most prominent student urban design competitions is open for entr...

20.01.2016

Schindler USA initiates workplace wellness movement

The Organizational Development team of Schindler Elevator Corporation, USA partnered with Motion Infusion CEO Laura Putnam, a workplace wellness practitioner...

22.09.2015

Sustainability Report 2014 now available

Schindler discloses its sustainability performance data for the reporting period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 which was again realized according to t...

04.09.2015

Solar Impulse to suspend the 2nd half of the RTW until 2016

15.07.2015

The Global Schindler Award goes to Spain

30.04.2015

Schindler France partners with BlueSolutions on electric fleet vehicles

Schindler France and BlueSolutions, a subsidiary of Groupe Bolloré and global leader in electrical storage, have officially launched their partnership on ele...

25.03.2015

Solar Impulse starts their Around the World trip

2015 will be the year for Solar Impulse and us. Solar Impulse sets out on its epic voyage around the world. The trip will take five months; last 500 hours to...

09.03.2015

New Schindler Sustainability Brochure available

This publication is intended to provide you with an insight into the principles, values, commitments and targets that drive our business.

12.01.2015

Several Schindler companies promote the integration of people with disabilities

Several Schindler companies in the region „Europe South“ join together on December 3, 2014 to boost their activities helping people with disabilities in thei...

03.12.2014

Schindler releases its Sustainability Report 2013

Schindler discloses its sustainability performance data for the reporting period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Once again, Schindler's sustainabilit...

01.09.2014

Registration for the Global Schindler Award 2015 is now open!

The Global Schindler Award (GSA), an exciting new urban design competition for students, kicks off on August 1st 2014, with entries due by January 31st 2015.

01.08.2014

2014 Employee Engagement Survey – exceptional team spirit and safety awareness

29.07.2014

Schindler Opens North America’s First LEED® Gold Certified Elevator Manufacturing ...

25.02.2014

Schindler opens new green elevator plant in Slovakia

23.10.2013

Schindler Elevator (US) to replace 500 vehicles with hybrid-electric cars

By Greg Basich From Green Fleet magazine

11.07.2013

Solar Impulse successfully lands in New York City and sets a new milestone in the ...

The solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg – has successfully landed at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airp...

07.07.2013

Schindler 2018 sustainability report

Six strategic priorities with ambitious targets set for 2022 to manage impacts on economy, society and the environment.

Sustainability Report 2018

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