About
Schindler Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of elevators, escalators, and moving walks, founded in 1874 by Robert Schindler in Lucerne, Switzerland. Headquartered in Ebikon near Lucerne, the company employs about 70,000 people and generates annual revenue of roughly US$12 billion, with installations in more than 100 countries. Schindler's product portfolio spans the full mobility spectrum: elevators for residential, commercial, and high-rise buildings, escalators and moving walks for transit hubs, and digital services including the Schindler Ahead IoT platform that monitors equipment performance remotely. The company is also a major player in modernization — upgrading thousands of legacy installations each year. For construction and infrastructure buyers, Schindler is a global-scale supplier of vertical transportation with deep engineering support, local manufacturing and service networks, and increasingly digital products that help building operators reduce energy use and downtime.
Also known as: Schindler
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schindler AG?+
Schindler Group (Schindler Holding AG) is a Swiss company founded in 1874 that designs, manufactures and services elevators, escalators and moving walkways. It is one of the world's largest elevator makers, with operations in over 100 countries.
Where is Schindler headquartered?+
Schindler is headquartered in Ebikon, near Lucerne, Switzerland.
Who owns Schindler?+
Schindler Holding AG is publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SCHN). The founding Schindler family remains the largest shareholder through a family holding.
Is Schindler a Swiss company?+
Yes. Schindler was founded in Switzerland in 1874 by Robert Schindler and remains headquartered there. The company is named after its founders and has no connection to Oskar Schindler of the film Schindler's List.
