• Elevators
    • Passenger elevators
      • Overview

        As a leading elevator company, we've engineered our passenger elevators for various building applications, including residential, commercial and public transit.

      • 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 5000

        The Schindler 5000 is our elevator for mid-rise residential and commercial buildings that features striking interiors, flexible sizes, and effective performance options.

      • Schindler 6000

        The Schindler 6000 is our premium commercial elevator that combines the latest technology, high-end finishes, larger capacities and custom designs.

      • 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 & other elevators
      • Overview

        From heavy-duty freight elevators to custom service applications, see how we can solve your transportation requirements with efficient and reliable products.

      • Schindler 2600

        The Schindler 2600 is our cargo freight elevator for warehouses, shopping centers and industrial facilities. It makes lifting heavy loads a lightweight task.

    • 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
      • PORT Elevator

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

    • Building Transit Solutions
      • Overview

        The Building Transit Integrator (BuilT-In) solutions streamline operation and information flows across multiple applications, from facial recognition to security access system and robot services.

      • BuilT-In Facial Recognition

        By integrating Schindler Transit Management System with facial recognition, BuilT-In brings about a whole new level of convenience.

      • BuilT-In QR

        BuilT-In QR PORT Access is a proprietary Schindler solution that includes the ‘BuilT-In QR’ mobile app, PORT terminals, QR readers and BuilT-In Visitor Management System.

      • BuilT-In Robot Service Connection

        With BuilT-In integration robots can easily navigate busy building environments, place elevator calls to their destination floors, and request elevator status information.

      • BuilT-In Landing Destination Indicator

        Advertisements and infotainments are slowly slotting in every corner of the building, no matter on a TV, touch-screen device, elevator door etc.

      • BuilT-In API

        The agile, powerful API enables building management to effectively analyse data and handle daily operations, from biometric access control to robotics applications and real-time passenger tracking.

    • 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.

      • Schindler E-Vision

        Schindler E-Vision consists of a flat screen monitor installed at head height into the car and can be resized to fit the specific design requirements of the elevator.

    • CleanMobility
      • Overview

        Our CleanMobility solutions ensure elevator safety through touchless operation and products that promote a sanitary environment.

      • ElevateMe App

        Our new Schindler ElevateMe mobile application gives elevator passengers the control to interact with elevators using their smartphones.

      • CleanCall

        Our Schindler CleanCall solution lets passengers select their elevator destination with a simple wave of the hand. No need to touch a button anymore.

      • CleanCover

        Schindler CleanCover is a specially designed antibacterial film that ensures hygiene on frequently touched elevator surfaces, including buttons, panels, and walls.

      • kNOw Touch

        kNOw Touch easily replaces conventional touch-based buttons with a sensor interface that requires no physical contact to activate.

      • 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.

      • UV CleanCar

        Our Schindler UV CleanCar elevator solution uses UV-C ultraviolet light to destroy bacteria and viruses, reducing the risk of transmission between passengers.

      • CleanSpace

        Schindler CleanSpace allows you to adjust elevator load capacity, preventing overcrowding and ensuring a safer travel experience.

    • Packages
      • Easy access

        Our special fixtures and accessories provide enhanced accessibility for all your elevator passengers with the Easy Access package.

      • Residential

        Our Residential package for elevators helps to make the elevators in your building a more welcoming space for your residents and tenants.

      • Office

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

    • 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.

  • 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, subways 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
      • Overview

        At Jardine Schindler, we’re continuously developing solutions to help keep escalators and moving walks sanitary and safe.

      • 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.

  • Services
    • Customer Support & Repairs
    • Maintenance contracts
    • Digital Services
      • Overview

        Our digital services complement your maintenance contract by adding connectivity options to your elevators, escalators and moving walks.

      • Schindler Ahead ActionBoard

        Our Schindler ActionBoard tool brings together all the information about your elevator or escalator, and displays it all in one simple, easy-to-use place.

      • Schindler Ahead RemoteMonitoring

        Schindler Ahead RemoteMonitoring is our digital solution that gives you real-time insights into your building's equipment health and performance.

      • Schindler Lobby Vision

        Our Schindler Lobby Vision presents information using on-screen display, and accepts control inputs simply through a graphical user interface.

  • 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

        By building inclusive and diverse teams, we are laying the foundation for creativity, innovation, and effective decision-making.

      • 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 Jardine Schindler a great company to work for.

    • Why Schindler
      • Compensation and benefits

        Discover more about our 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 Jardine Schindler’s proud legacy is by making sure that all our people – at every level – remain trained and ready.

      • International careers

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

      • 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.

      • Awards and Accreditations

        Being employer of choice in all operating countries, we are fully committed to create desirable and inspiring working environment. Learn more about the latest milestones and recognitions.

    • 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 Jardine Schindler.

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How we can boost elevator & escalator hygiene

From frequent disinfection to antimicrobial handrails.


During these times of the coronavirus pandemic, the question has come up how elevators and escalators can become more sterile and germ-free in order to help prevent the spread of the virus, particularly as viruses and bacteria can be transferred through hand contact with elevator buttons or escalator handrails.

There are three aspects that can help: cleaning surfaces regularly, touchless technology, and sanitation solutions using for instance antimicrobials.

Cleaning surfaces regularly

Regularly cleaning high-contact surfaces such as elevator buttons is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of the virus. Some steps to follow include using air disinfectant inside elevators and wiping buttons, doors, walls, and handrails with disinfectant once every hour.

And there are some tips for passengers, including keeping your distance to others (which may simply mean waiting for the next available elevator so you can ride in isolation), avoid touching buttons, for instance by using a tissues or your elbow, and don’t put anything on the floor if possible. Most importantly, clean hands protect against infection.

Touchless technology

Secondly, technology such as touchless interfaces can help people avoid touching high-contact surfaces.

Schindler has for instance developed its so called PORT Technology, which includes a transit management solution that also provides destination control and remote operation of elevators via a card or a mobile phone app. Such a touchless interface prevents that passengers have to press buttons to call or operate an elevator.

Antimicrobials & UV

Lastly, we can promote better hygiene through handrail sanitation solutions such as for instance inbuilt antimicrobials that kill microorganisms or stop their growth.

One such example is Schindler CleanRail, an antimicrobial escalator handrail that protects passengers through preventing the accelerated growth of bacteria. Subway stations, airports, and hospitals are just a few examples of public infrastructure where antimicrobial handrails can find practical application.

Another example is using Ultra UV devices that use germicidal UVC light to irradiate the handrails at a short distance. This directly damages the genetic materials of bacteria and viruses, preventing their rapid spread. Here at Schindler, we can for instance install the device inside the escalator or moving walk as a practical solution to prevent the rapid spread of bacteria and viruses.

The above are ways to help prevent the spread of the virus when using elevators and escalators. The best protection however remains cleaning your hands regularly. Wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them thoroughly. Use alcohol-based handrub if you don’t have immediate access to soap and water.