Founded in Switzerland in 1874, the Schindler Group is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators and related services. Its innovative and environmentally-friendly access and transit-management systems make an important contribution to mobility in urban societies. In 2011, the Schindler Group generated sales of more than CHF 7.8 billion. Schindler mobility solutions move one billion people every day all over the world. Behind the company's success are 44,000 employees in over 100 countries. Imagine a world without elevators and escalators. For more than 130 years, Schindler has been developing solutions for better mobility of people, especially in cities. Our products play a key role in the development of modern urban living. Schindler creates, drives and ensures urban mobility. Urbanization is one of the most important issues of our time. Today half of the world population lives in cities. Safe, reliable and sustainable mobility is one of the major challenges in the development of cities. Schindler wants to make an active contribution to the development of our society. Our products, services and engagements actively support that people, especially those living in urban areas, gain mobility. Therefore, the core of the Schindler brand is defined by the brand idea “Urban Mobility”.