• Elevators
    • Passenger elevators
      • Schindler 1000

        The Schindler 1000 is our practical passenger elevator for low-rise residential buildings. It's simple to plan, fast to install, and economical to maintain.

      • Schindler 3000

        The Schindler 3000 is our all-round passenger elevator that matches form with function. It's the perfect elevator for different building types and uses.

      • Schindler 5500

        Find out how the Schindler 5500, our mid-rise passenger elevator for commercial buildings, lifts functionality and style to the next level.

      • Schindler 7000

        The Schindler 7000 is our premium passenger elevator for high-rise buildings that exceeds the demanding specifications for tall structures and skyscrapers.

    • Freight & special elevators
    • Modernization & upgrades
      • Overview

        Explore our comprehensive elevator modernization and building renovation solutions; engineered to enhance your elevator's performance and aesthetics.

      • ReStore solution

        Restore your elevator with our modernization solution which replaces critical electrical components to upgrade the efficiency and performance of your equipment.

      • ReNew solution

        Renew your elevator with our modernization solution including a new controller, inverter, fixtures, and machine upgrade to ensure a smoother ride experience.

      • RePlace solution

        Replace your existing elevator with our modernization replacement solutions. Enjoy improved equipment operation, plus digitally enhanced mobility.

      • Individual components

        Upgrade individual elevator components like drives and cabin doors to reduce operating costs, satisfy tenants and increase your long-term property value.

    • Destination control
      • Overview

        Schindler PORT is a destination dispatch system that offers access control, personalized services, optimizes building traffic, and improves energy savings.

      • Schindler PORT Elevator

        Schindler PORT Elevator is our advanced destination dispatch system that ensures minimal waiting times and optimal passenger comfort.

      • Schindler PORT Access

        PORT Access offers seamless transitions from elevators to secure terminals, ensuring convenient access control for a hassle-free experience.

      • myPORT

        Schindler myPORT is an app facilitating seamless building navigation through personalized elevator calls, access, and visitor management.

      • Destination Control Technology

        Learn more about, Miconic 10, a revolutionary control system that groups passengers, and Schindler ID, our unique human interface system architecture.

    • Digital Media Services
      • Overview

        Our digital media services transform elevators into communication platforms, offering a creative opportunity to advertise and entertain elevator users.

      • Schindler Ahead MediaScreen

        Our Schindler Ahead MediaScreen solution inside and outside the elevator cabin provides relevant information to your passengers in real-time.

      • Schindler Ahead SmartMirror

        Our Schindler Ahead SmartMirror in-elevator multimedia solution is both: a mirror and screen for passenger entertainment or information.

      • Schindler Ahead AdScreen

        Our Schindler Ahead AdScreen solution maximizes your advertising impact with a special display screen inside the elevator cabin.

    • CleanMobility
      • Overview

        Explore our solutions that help keep elevators sanitary and safe.

      • ElevateMe App

        With Schindler’s ElevateMe mobile app, building tenants and guests can call an elevator and select their destination right from their smartphones.

      • Schindler PORT & myPORT

        With Schindler PORT and myPORT, your visitors can navigate their way through the building's elevator using only their phone or personal access card.

      • UV CleanAir

        With Schindler UV CleanAir, the air in elevator cabins is sanitized and cycled more frequently and efficiently.

    • Packages
      • Overview

        Our elevator packages are designed to upgrade your building's elevator with a variety of options for improved comfort, accessibility or practicality.

      • Office

        Our Office package for elevators helps ensure hassle-free and efficient vertical mobility solutions for office buildings, especially during peak office hours.

      • Security

        Our Security package makes the most of your elevator to optimize tenant security and wellbeing, and as an active agent in combatting burglary and intrusion.

    • Design options
      • Linea 800 SmartTouch

        Our Linea 800 SmartTouch features three full HD screens and the mirrored glass panel transforms your elevator interaction into a unique, visual experience.

      • Catalog

        Create your own elevator car interior design. Find the ideal fit for functional, sophisticated, and innovative interior architecture concepts.

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  • Escalators & Moving walks
    • Escalators
      • Schindler 9300

        The Schindler 9300 escalator with enhanced safety features, energy efficiency, and space savings is ideal for moving people in commercial & public spaces.

      • Schindler 9700

        The Schindler 9700 escalator is the ideal mobility solution for large public spaces with high-traffic demands, like airports and train stations.

    • Moving walks
      • Schindler 9500AE inclined

        The Schindler 9500AE inclined moving walk was developed especially for shopping malls, providing quiet and comfortable transportation from floor to floor.

      • Schindler 9500 horizontal

        The Schindler 9500 horizontal moving walk is ideal for meeting the public transportation requirements of facilities like airports and subway stations.

    • Modernization
      • Overview

        Our skilled technicians offer comprehensive modernization services for escalators and moving walks, ranging from updating components to complete replacements.

      • Full replacement

        Upgrade your property by replacing your older equipment with new, cutting-edge Schindler 9300 or Schindler 9700 escalators or with Schindler 9500 moving walks.

      • InTruss

        With Schindler InTruss, we extract the existing escalator or moving walk, keeping its truss in place. A new unit is then assembled inside the existing truss.

      • Kits

        We offer modernization kits in all areas: safety, energy consumption, and appearance. Update your escalators and moving walks, quickly and easily.

    • CleanMobility
      • Ultra UV & UV Pro

        Our Schindler Ultra UV and Ultra UV Pro solution helps keep handrails clean and reduces bacteria and viruses with an innovative and effective UV-C light system.

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  • Careers
    • Overview
    • Who we are
      • People

        Learn about the people, traditions, and values that motivate us to tackle the urban mobility challenges of the 21st century.

      • Inclusion and diversity

        Our global presence gives us access to the full spectrum of human diversity – reinforcing our ability to adapt and innovate.

      • Society

        Help us transform the world. We’re looking for driven professionals ready to solve society’s most pressing urban mobility challenges.

      • Our values

        Our values are the foundation of everything we do, and allow us to remain a leading global player in the elevator and escalator industry.

      • Facts and figures

        Discover the facts behind what makes Schindler a great company to work for.

    • Why Schindler
      • Compensation and benefits

        Discover more about Schindler employee compensation packages and benefits – competitive salaries are just the start!

      • Work-life balance

        Finding the right balance between work and life can be tough. We make it easier through flexible modern policies designed to meet diverse needs.

      • Training

        The key to maintaining Schindler’s proud legacy is by making sure that all our people – at every level – remain trained and ready.

      • Career development program

        Discover how we take our most talented young professionals on an international and multidisciplinary 6-year journey to help their careers flourish.

      • International careers

        International assignments are a key part of how we develop our people. Grow your career internationally with Schindler.

    • Who we look for
      • Experienced professionals

        Whether you’re a lift technician or an engineer, we need people with experience and skill. Seasoned professionals make our elevator service company great!

      • Students and graduates

        Explore the extensive possibilities for students and recent graduates at Schindler.

    • Open positions
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  • Innovations
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  • About us
    • Company Profile
    • History
    • Management
    • Advisory Board
    • Vision & Values
    • Code of Conduct
    • Social Responsibility
      • Overview

        The purpose of each enterprise is to create ‘shared value’. At Schindler we believe that we not only create value for stakeholders but for society at large.

      • Sustainable Communities

        Through our sustainable communities project, we intend to promote safe & child friendly sites, where children are safe, healthy & educated and enjoying their childhood.

      • Education

        Our Scholarship program Schindler Igniting Minds intends to promote technical education among the youth, by providing scholarships to meritorious students.

      • Employee Volunteering - Muskaan

        Through Muskaan, we provide volunteering opportunities to our people who are keen to engage in skill-based, short-term & longer-term volunteering projects.

    • Safety
      • Overview

        Safety is implicit in our products & services. We do not compromise on the safety & health of those who use our products or work for our business.

      • Tips for riders & owners

        Enjoy safe and pleasant, elevator and escalator rides by following these safety tips from Schindler.

      • Tips for kids

        Please follow these safety tips for kids. Parents, share these tips with your children today so they can enjoy safe and pleasant, elevator and escalator rides.

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History

Schindler was founded in 1874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, by precision engineer Robert Schindler. 125 years later, in 1998, the company established its 100% owned subsidiary in India and this is where our great journey began!

In its 150-year history, Schindler has grown from a local manufacturer of machines into a global elevator and escalator business. On the way, it has shaped the industry, defined best practice as a mobility provider and as an employer has prospered in a highly competitive global environment.

Schindler India history

2017

  • Inaugurated the escalator factory at Chakan, making us the first MNC to have both elevator & escalator factories in India.
  • Schindler India won the iconic contract of the Nagpur Metro Rail project.
  • Schindler India won prestigious projects - Amazon Office Building - Hyderabad, Oberoi - Sky city, Eternia & Enigma, Marathon - Monte South, Imperial - Edge.
  • Schindler India won iconic contract of the Greater Noida Metro Extension project.
  • Schindler University inaugurated at Chakan, Pune.
  • Schindler India won the Gold Trophy at the ACEF awards.

2016

  • Establishment of world class Schindler Training Centre, Pune (4th Training Facility in the country).
  • Schindler India won modernization order of the World Trade Centre, Mumbai.
  • Schindler India won prestigious projects - Flipkart Office Building- Hyderabad, Vasantha City- Hyderabad and Delhi One - Noida (Mixed Township).
  • Schindler India won iconic contract of the Greater Noida Metro Rail project.

2015

  • Establishment of new Corporate R & D building at Schindler Elevator Factory Campus, Pune.
  • Schindler India won landmark project - WAVE ONE, Noida (First PORT-Transit Management technology installation in NCR region).
  • Schindler India won iconic projects- New Cuffe Parade, Mumbai (Premium Residential Project) City Capital Mall, Hyderabad (Retail Mall).

2014

  • Schindler India achieved Elevator & Escalator maintenance portfolio of more than 30,000 units, which is one of the fastest in the industry.
  • Inauguration of Schindler India's first Greenfield Elevator factory at Chakan, Pune.

2013

  • Schindler India wins Schindler Global's most prestigious award - The Schindler Trophy.

2012

  • Construction of Schindler's first greenfield elevator factory started in Pune, India.
  • New global product line the Schindler 3100 IN launched in India.

2011

  • Schindler New Installation Sales cross 5000 mark thereby further consolidating Schindler's market share in the ever-growing Indian market.
  • Schindler opens two more world class ISO 9001:2008 Certified Training centres at Delhi & Bangalore in addition to the existing one at Mumbai.
  • Schindler establishes its first Corporate R&D Centre in India.

2010

  • Schindler crosses 10000 in elevator maintenance portfolio, one of the fastest in the industry especially considering the fact that the company started Greenfield only twelve years back.
  • The company implemented OSC(One Single Client) as a part of the group initiative to bring all Schindler KGs/countries across the globe to a common working platform.
  • The launch of Schindler FieldLink, one of the most comprehensive service instrument in the industry which helps service technicians complete the service calls quickly and correctly.

2009

  • Schindler starts its first training centre at Mumbai. The initiative was a stepping stone to setting an industry benchmark on world class training facilities and more importantly the People Development.

2008

  • Schindler introduces 3300 IN not only to address the market needs but also to ensure that the product line gives us a sustainable competitive advantage in the Indian market for years to come and deliver best in class quality.

1998-2007

  • Schindler India starts Greenfield and becomes 100% subsidiary of Schindler Holding AG., Switzerland.
  • Schindler bags its first order at New Delhi.
  • Introduction of Smart MRL and SAP implementation for a better enterprise resource planning.
  • Schindler introduces a new product line known as Schindler Easy, a product which would prove to be a great success in years to come.

Learn more about 150+ year company background