Schindler Holding Ltd. · Hergiswil, Nidwalden Switzerland ·(Swiss: SCHN)

If you're making a list of elevator manufacturers, put Schindler near the top. Schindler Holding is the second largest maker of escalators and elevators in the world, behind Otis Elevator. Schindler supplies escalators, elevators, and moving walkways for use in airports, train and subway stations, and other public and government buildings, as well as in offices, commercial properties, and cruise ships. The company also distributes, services, and repairs information technology systems in Europe through the ALSO Group. Schindler has operations in more than 125 countries. The Schindler Group gets more than two-thirds of its sales from European customers. To read the full description, subscribe now.