Our Company


		A Global Leader We are the world’s leading manufacturer of escalators and the world’s second-largest producer of elevators, with operations in over 100 countries. Worldwide, our annual sales are nearly $5.5 billion. more Our History Schindler was founded in 1874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, by precision engineer Robert Schindler. Over 100 years later, in 1979, the company established itself in the United States with the acquisition of Haughton Elevator headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. more		We Value Our People We’ve achieved our standing by empowering our employees. We know that our strength as a company is built on the combined skills, insight and creativity of everyone at Schindler. more Our Vision and Values Schindler is committed to delivering quality elevator and escalator products and services to move people safely and efficiently. more