Schindler Liften BV (Netherlands)

What Schindler Liften BV (Netherlands) does

Schindler Liften B.V. is the Netherlands operating subsidiary of Schindler Holding Ltd., a Swiss multinational founded in 1874 and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: SCHP). The entity is incorporated as a Dutch private limited company (Besloten Vennootschap), headquartered at Verheeskade 4 in The Hague, with technical training centers in Zwolle and Den Haag. Its core business is the design, installation, modernization, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and moving walks across the Dutch market, serving residential, commercial, transport, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and timber-construction segments through direct enterprise sales and a national field service technician network.

The product portfolio spans passenger elevators (Schindler 3000, 5000, 6000, and 7000), freight elevators (Schindler 2600), escalators (Schindler 9300 and 9700), and inclined/horizontal moving walks (Schindler 9500). Differentiated technology platforms include the PORT destination dispatch system and Schindler MetaCore, which leverages PORT 4D to allow a single elevator cabin to serve segregated passenger groups for flexible mixed-use building repurposing. Digital services include RemoteMonitoring, ActionBoard, and digital media solutions (MediaScreen, SmartMirror, AdScreen), while the Plan & Design Tool generates BIM-compatible outputs for architects. Modernization is offered through ReStore, ReNew, and RePlace programs for existing installations.

Schindler Liften BV generates revenue across four streams: new equipment sales (hardware), recurring maintenance contracts under the Excellence Basic/Alert/Complete/Bouw tiers (subscription), modernization and MJOP multi-year maintenance planning services (professional services), and freight elevator sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered via customized quotes. Customer concentration is moderated by a fragmented end-customer base — housing associations (VvEs), facility managers, building owners, developers, and architects — supported by flagship reference projects such as Amsterdam Hondsrugpark (73 elevators, 1,281 stops) and the POST Rotterdam 160m tower. The company holds CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5, CO2-Neutral certification, NEN Safety Ladder Level 4 (a first in the Dutch elevator industry), and ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, with DGBC/BREEAM membership supporting sustainable-building tenders.

Name

Schindler Liften BV (Netherlands)

Legal name

Schindler Liften B.V.

Website

https://schindler.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Schindler Liften BV is the Netherlands operating subsidiary of Swiss-listed Schindler Holding Ltd., designing, installing, modernizing, and maintaining elevators, escalators, and moving walks for residential, commercial, transport, healthcare, retail, and timber-construction customers across the Dutch market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elevators and Escalators

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Elevators, Escalators & Vertical Transportation (HSAPAPAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE), Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI)

Keywords

• Elevator installation services
• Escalator manufacturing
• Vertical transportation systems
• Lift maintenance contracts
• Building mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Elevator/Escalator Sales: Sale of new elevators (Schindler 3000, 5000, 6000, 7000), escalators (Schindler 9300, 9700), and moving walks (Schindler 9500) for residential, commercial, and public transport applications.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance services through service agreements including Schindler Excellence Basic, Alert, Complete, and Bouw service packages. Provides customer support, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
3. Modernization Services: Modernization solutions including Schindler ReStore, ReNew, RePlace, and modernization kits for existing installations to improve performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
4. Freight and Goods Elevators: Sale of freight elevators (Schindler 2600, 5500) for warehouses, shopping centers, and industrial buildings with high load capacity.
5. Multi-Year Maintenance Forecast (MJOP): Long-term maintenance planning services for building owners, facility managers, and VvEs (owner associations) to provide insight into technical condition and expected maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schindler Liften BV designs, installs, modernizes and maintains elevators (passenger and freight), escalators, and moving walks for residential, commercial, transport, healthcare, and public infrastructure projects across the Netherlands. The company also delivers related digital mobility services including destination dispatch systems (PORT), digital monitoring (RemoteMonitoring, ActionBoard), digital media services in elevators, and multi-year maintenance forecasting.

Product overview

Schindler Liften BV (Netherlands) is a leading elevator and escalator company offering a comprehensive portfolio of vertical transportation solutions. The product portfolio includes passenger elevators (Schindler 3000, 5000, 6000, 7000), freight elevators (Schindler 2600), escalators (Schindler 9300, 9700), and moving walks (Schindler 9500 inclined and horizontal). The company provides PORT Technology destination dispatch systems for traffic flow optimization, digital services including ActionBoard, RemoteMonitoring, and digital media solutions (MediaScreen, SmartMirror, AdScreen). Modernization solutions include ReStore, ReNew, and RePlace programs. The ecosystem is complemented by the online Schindler Plan & Design Tool for building planning and Schindler Excellence maintenance service agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schindler: Main corporate brand for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways
• Schindler PORT
• Schindler ReStore
• Schindler ReNew
• Schindler RePlace
• Schindler 3000
• Schindler 5000
• Schindler 6000
• Schindler 7000
• Schindler 9300
• Schindler 9700
• Schindler 9500
• Schindler ActionBoard
• Schindler RemoteMonitoring
• Schindler MetaCore
• Schindler Designs
• Schindler MediaScreen
• Schindler SmartMirror
• Schindler AdScreen

Products and services

• Schindler 3000

Quantifiable outcome

• 73 elevators with 1,281 stops delivered for Amsterdam Hondsrugpark transformation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RenaultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for introduction of electric vehicles. Schindler is the first elevator manufacturer to implement such an initiative. They are part of a pilot group testing Renault's zero-emission vehicles, with The Hague as the first city for deployment.
• Kaufmann BausystemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of standard fastening solution for elevators in wooden buildings. Schindler developed fastening solution in 14 weeks for school buildings. Kaufmann subsequently awarded Schindler contracts for 24 wooden school extensions in Greater Berlin region.
• Renggli AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss wood construction manufacturer collaborating on prefabricated elevator shaft modules made of wood, complete with pre-installed elevator components.
• Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchindler is a member of DGBC, which develops certification systems for independent assessment of buildings on sustainability. All Schindler products meet BREEAM standards.
• SKAO (Stichting Klimaatvriendelijk Aanbesteden en Ondernemen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchindler is certified at highest level 5 of the CO2 Performance Ladder through SKAO, participating in chain initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions in the supply chain.
• BESIX/Rizzani de EcchercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction consortium for POST Rotterdam project. Schindler installing Schindler 7000 elevators in the 160m residential tower in the iconic former post office building.
• Valuable 500minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal initiative that Schindler supports to improve the way they recruit and include people with disabilities, with several local programs having already helped increase the number of people with disabilities in their workforce.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schindler-liften-bv-netherlands

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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