Verified Nov 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Ebikon, Lucerne
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Since 1874
Schindler Group is a Swiss company founded in 1874 and headquartered in Ebikon, Lucerne, Switzerland. It manufactures, installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The company employs between 50,000 and 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. In 2026, Schindler was awarded a modernization project for the General Motors Building in New York.
Schindler Group at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1874
Headquarters
Ebikon, Lucerne
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
152 years in operation (founded 1874).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Schindler Group is a Swiss company founded in 1874 and headquartered in Ebikon, Lucerne, Switzerland. It manufactures, installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The company employs between 50,000 and 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. In 2026, Schindler was awarded a modernization project for the General Motors Building in New York.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1874 |
Headquarters | Ebikon, Lucerne |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Schindler Group makes
Schindler holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists lighting and LED products among its offerings, with a primary capability in chassis and safety systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Lighting, LED (source: schindler.com).
Certifications
Schindler Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — schindler.com
ISO 50001 — schindler.com
ISO 9001 — schindler.com
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
General Motors — reported by schindler.com
Latest developments
2026-08-12 — Schindler awarded modernization project of the General Motors Building in New York | Schindler Group (schindler.com)
2026-07-21 — Interim Report as of June 30, 2026 | Schindler Group (schindler.com)
2026-01-12 — Schindler Switzerland acquires Swiss SME (lift-journal.com)
2025-10-17 — Schindler has agreed to sell its South Korean company to Otis | Schindler Group (schindler.com)
2025-09-25 — Schindler and Accor enter a service agreement in Asia | Schindler Group (schindler.com)
2025-09-24 — Schindler investit dans une nouvelle usine à Locarno | Ascenseurs Schindler SA (schindler.ch)
Facilities
Schindler Group is headquartered in Ebikon, Lucerne. Public sources also reference these locations:
Hanover, Pennsylvania — schindler.com
India — schindler.in
Toledo, Ohio — schindler.com
Toledo, OH — schindler.com
Clinton, NC — schindler.com
Company details
Schindler is a privately held company, with a reported customer relationship with General Motors. Schindler Group was founded in 1874, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ebikon, Lucerne. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 152 years in operation (founded 1874). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Schindler Group make?
Schindler Group is a Swiss company founded in 1874 and headquartered in Ebikon, Lucerne, Switzerland. It manufactures, installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. The company employs between 50,000 and 100,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $10 billion or more. In 2026, Schindler was awarded a modernization project for the General Motors Building in New York.
Where is Schindler Group headquartered?
Schindler Group is headquartered in Ebikon, Lucerne.
When was Schindler Group founded?
Schindler Group was founded in 1874.
How big is Schindler Group?
Schindler Group has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Schindler Group hold?
Schindler Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are Schindler Group's customers?
Public sources directly reference General Motors as a counterparty of Schindler Group. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 973-397-6500
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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