Schindler Elevator Corporation manufactures, installs, modernizes and services a broad range of elevators, escalators and moving walks for various people-moving applications. The company is the North American operation of the Swiss-based Schindler Group, one of the world's largest escalator manufacturers and a leading elevator manufacturer as well. Founded in 1874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, by precision engineer Robert Schindler, the Swiss-based Schindler Group is a closely held company and is listed on the Swiss and German stock exchanges. Schindler designs, manufactures, installs, maintains and modernizes internal transport systems for almost every type of building requirement worldwide. In North America, Schindler has offices in more than 250 locations, and provides service for all brands of equipment. Schindler Elevator Corporation maintains its U.S. headquarters in Morristown, N.J., and has an additional location in Holland, Ohio.