Elevators, escalators and moving walks – manufacturing, installation, modernization and service from Ebikon
Schindler Aufzüge AG
Ebikon (headquarters) · 20 further branch offices in Switzerland and LiechtensteinNew on Amplifa
About Schindler Switzerland
Schindler Aufzüge AG, headquartered in Ebikon near Lucerne, is a Swiss company for urban mobility. The portfolio includes passenger elevators (Schindler 3000 to 7000, X8), freight and heavy-duty elevators (2200, 2600, 2800, car elevator 2700) as well as escalators and moving walks (9300, 9500, 9700). In addition to new installations, Schindler offers modernization packages (ReStore, ReNew, RePlace), maintenance and a 24/7 repair service, as well as digital services such as RemoteMonitoring, the PORT destination control system and Digital Media Services. Unique custom installations are produced at the Swiss elevator manufactory Boltshauser, including cabin designs in Swiss wood, glass and ceramic. With 2500 employees, more than 300 apprentices and 21 branch offices in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Schindler operates the densest service network in the country; in the event of entrapment, the average response time is 28 minutes.
- Site
- Ebikon
- Processes
- Manufacturing and installation of passenger elevators (Schindler 3000, 3400, 5000, 6000, 7000, X8), Manufacturing and installation of escalators (Schindler 9300), Elevator modernization (Schindler ReStore, ReNew, RePlace), Cabin design and fittings (Graphic Walls, Schindler WoodLine in Swiss wood), Destination control and transit management (Schindler PORT, MySchindler app, terminals), Maintenance and upkeep, Repair and fault rectification (24/7 Customer Contact Center), Modernization (ReStore, ReNew, RePlace)
- Materials
- Steel, Cast iron, Aluminium, Copper, Wood (Swiss wood, Schindler WoodLine), Glass, Ceramic
- Certificates
- Market Pay Equity
- Founded
- 1874
- Industries
- Residential buildings, Office/commercial buildings, Hotels, Healthcare, Public transport, Shopping centres
- 01
Engineering and elevator planning (planning navigator)
- 02
Manufacturing of systems and components
- 03
Installation of new systems
- 04
Modernization (ReStore, ReNew, RePlace)
- 05
Maintenance, repair and digital service throughout the life cycle
Materials & Processes
Steel
Main material for shaft and escalator constructions.
Cast iron
Used in components of escalators and moving walks.
Aluminium
Used for lightweight components in moving walks and fittings.
Copper
Used in electrical components of moving walks and elevators.
Wood (Swiss wood, Schindler WoodLine)
Sustainable regional raw material for exclusive cabin designs.
Glass
Material for cabin and design fittings.
Ceramic
Surface material in cabin design.
Locations
Ebikon
CHHeadquarters with Schindler City (50'000 m² exhibition area)
- Installation robot Schindler R.I.S.E.
Products & Components
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing and installation of passenger elevators (Schindler 3000, 3400, 5000, 6000, 7000, X8)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing and installation of escalators (Schindler 9300)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Cast iron, Aluminium, Copper |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Cast iron, Aluminium, Copper |
| Elevator modernization (Schindler ReStore, ReNew, RePlace)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | Wood, Glass |
| Cabin design and fittings (Graphic Walls, Schindler WoodLine in Swiss wood)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Wood, Ceramic, Glass |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Destination control and transit management (Schindler PORT, MySchindler app, terminals)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation robot (autonomously drilled holes in the elevator shaft) | Schindler R.I.S.E. | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Schindler works with high-quality components in manufacturing, installation and operation and relies on standardized training and continuing education of installation and service personnel ("Lift Camp"). Digital remote monitoring (RemoteMonitoring) detects faults early and ensures system availability.
| Evidence | Ebikon |
|---|---|
| Market Pay Equity |
History
- 1874
Founded by Robert Schindler and Edgar Villiger in Lucerne
- 1892
First foreign branch in Germany; today branches in 100 countries
- 1903
Oldest customer partnership still in existence today
- 1906
First escalator in the Rheinbrücke department store in Basel
- 1936
Relocation to the new plant in Ebikon
- 1957
Development of the first electric elevators with belt drive
- 1980
Foundation of China Schindler Elevator Company – the first western joint venture with China
- 1990
Market launch of the Miconic 10 destination control system
- 1996
Introduction of the Schindler PORT Transit Management System
- 2009
Foundation of the Schindler Vocational Training Association
- 2012
Introduction of the Schindler R.I.S.E. installation robot
- 2024
Presentation of the Schindler 6000 with new design and digital customer experience