Schindler Group, a publicly owned company headquartered in Switzerland, was founded in 1874. The company, which has an estimated workforce of approximately 32,930, manufactures escalators, moving walkways, and elevators worldwide. Schindler specializes in the production, installation, maintenance, and modernization of lifts and escalators for various building types, including residential, commercial, and high-rise structures. Operating in over 140 countries, the company has production facilities in Brazil, China, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, India, and the United States, and employs more than 66,000 people globally. All operations and subsidiaries of Schindler Group are organized under Schindler Holding Ltd., which is publicly traded on SIX Swiss Exchange.