Schindler announces price increase in Europe

Following the announcement of price increases in North America and Asia-Pacific,
Schindler is to increase Europe-wide the price of all its elevators, escalators, moving
walks and modernisations by approximately six percent (6.0%). The increase, which is
effective immediately, is due to the continuing escalation of fuel prices, and soaring
price increases for commodities and specialty metals, which impact Schindler�s costs for
manufacturing and transportation.

Schindler elevator meets need for green products

Schindler Elevator Corporation is seeing enduring demand for its hydraulic elevator products. Offering a complete holeless solution for a wide range of low-rise applications, including office buildings, retail locations, hotels, hospitals, schools and more, Schindler's 330A hydraulic elevator system features an advanced, eco-friendly design that completely eliminates the below-grade jack-hole.The Schindler 330A telescoping jack system features above ground hydraulics mounted directly on the floor of a simple, self-contained pit, thereby eliminating the need for drilling holes in the ground and avoiding the potential for below-ground leaks. As the elevator ascends, all stages of the telescoping pistons extend in smooth synchronization, producing a solid and comfortable ride for passengers. Since the jack design only has minimal interface with the hoistway, it greatly simplifies installation in existing structures and reduces hoistway preparation in new buildings.

Schindler Announces Price Increase in U.S. and Canada

Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading elevator and escalator manufacturer in the U.S., today announced an immediate price increase of approximately eight percent (8.0%) on all elevator products and six percent (6.0%) for escalators and moving walks. The increase is due to continuing escalation of fuel prices, and soaring price increases for commodity and specialty metals, which impact Schindler’s costs for manufacturing and product transportation.
Schindler U.S. manufacturing facilities for elevators and escalators are located in Gettysburg, PA. and Clinton, NC. Products from these plants are shipped to installations in the U.S. and Canada.

Schindler acquires stake in Qatar lift company

Schindler acquired 49% of the equity of Al Doha Elevators & Escalators WLL in Qatar. This company was set up by Sheikh Saoud Bin Khalid Al-Thani, a member of the ruling Family, as the exclusive distributor (sale, installation and maintenance) of all Schindler elevator and escalator products in the State of Qatar in 2005. The Company, renamed Al Doha Schindler Elevators & Escalators WLL, allows Schindler to participate directly in one of the world's fastest-growing construction markets.

SCHINDLER RELEASES REFERENCE GUIDE ON CD-ROM

The 2008 Elevator and Escalator Reference Guide is now available to architects and specifiers on multi-media CD-ROM from Schindler Elevator Corp. It includes updated information on the entire line of Schindler elevators, escalators, moving walks, modernization programs and control technologies. In addition, it contains information on the latest control technologies, including Miconic 10® destination dispatch technology, ID® access control system and web links to Schindler e-tools. For more information, contact Schindler at e-mail: uswebmaster@us.schindler.com or website: www.us.schindler.com.