Elevadores sua origem e utilização

Schindler Technology Presentation 2002 in Frankfurt, Germany

Schindler, the elevator and escalator company, presented its new Schindler 700 high-performance elevator at a technology presentation held in the telecommunications tower in Frankfurt on November 6, 2002. The elevator program, which contains a large number of technical innovations, can be used worldwide for travel heights up to 500 meters and speeds up to 10 meters per second. Schindler will launch its new product onto the market in mid-2003, and thereby further expand its position in the high-performance business in Asia, the USA, Europe and elsewhere.

The 330-meter high telecommunications tower in Frankfurt, Germany, is being used by Schindler development engineers as a testing tower for thorough trials of the new high-performance elevator. Alfred N. Schindler, Chairman of the Board of Directors, invited European journalists and financial analysts to Frankfurt for a first trip in the fastest elevator in Schindler's history.

High-performance elevator business is important
In both new installations and maintenance, high-performance elevators generate a substantially greater proportion of revenue than elevators in low-rise buildings. Because of this, the high-performance elevator business is very important for the globally active Schindler Group. Furthermore, orders for high-performance elevators generally lead to follow-on orders, especially for elevators and escalators in shopping centers, restaurants, parking garages, and subway stations in the immediate vicinity of high-rise buildings. In addition, reference installations around the globe enhance the brand and increase recognition of the company.

Market potential mainly in Asia
Around 6,000 high-performance elevators are sold around the world every year. 80% of the projects are for residential and commercial buildings up to 250 meters high (approximately 60 storeys). Some projects even reach heights approaching 500 meters. Despite the