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Docusign Envelope ID: 41F63DOF-3BC8-4149-8618-1BBEEF49D6F7
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<br />Provide a brief history of your company,
<br />Headquartered in Morristown, N.J., and employing over 5,000
<br />including your company's core values,
<br />people in more than 150 locations, Schindler Elevator Corporation
<br />business philosophy, and industry longevity
<br />is the North American operating entity of the Switzerland -based
<br />related to the requested equipment, products
<br />Schindler Group, one of the leading global manufacturers of
<br />or services.
<br />elevators, escalators and moving walks. Founded in 1874 in
<br />Lucerne, Switzerland, by precision engineer Robert Schindler, it is
<br />closely held company and is listed on the Swiss stock exchange.
<br />Mr. Thomas Oettedi was appointed Schindler Group's CEO effective
<br />April 1, 2016. Mr Silvio Napoli has been Chairman of the Board of
<br />Directors and its Executive Committee since April 2017.
<br />Schindler mobility solutions move more than one billion people
<br />every day all over the world. Behind the company's success are
<br />57,000 employees in over 100 countries throughout Europe, North
<br />America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America, with manufacturing
<br />plants strategically located around the world. The company's world
<br />headquarters is located just outside of Lucerne, Switzerland.
<br />Schindler manufactures, installs, services and modernizes elevators,
<br />escalators and moving walks for almost every type of building
<br />requirement worldwide. The company specializes in latest technology engineering, as
<br />well as mechanical and microprocessor technology products designed and rigorously
<br />tested for safety, comfort, efficiency and reliability. Schindler's U.S. growth strategy
<br />was initiated in 1979 with the acquisition of Haughton Elevator
<br />Company in Toledo, Ohio. In 1989, Schindler acquired the elevator
<br />and escalator business of Westinghouse Electric Corporation and
<br />quadrupled its presence in the North American vertical
<br />transportation industry. In 1990, Schindler formed the Millar Elevato
<br />Service Company, the first nationwide company specializing in
<br />service and modernization of all brands. In 2002, Schindler and
<br />Millar consolidated operations to provide the comprehensive product
<br />and service packages customers are demanding today.
<br />Our goal at Schindler is to provide the highest level of elevator
<br />service, repair, modernization and new installations available in the
<br />industry.
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<br />What are your company's expectations in the
<br />Renewing our Sourcewell contract will allow us to continue
<br />event of an award?
<br />servicing our existing Sourcewell customer base, and continue our
<br />path of Sourcewell success with 30-40% revenue growth each year
<br />We have several major airports and transit authorities with whom
<br />we plan to sign contracts using the Sourcewell agreement in 2024
<br />along with dozens of contract renewals and extensions.
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<br />Demonstrate your financial strength and
<br />Schindler Elevator has been in business over 140 years, which
<br />stability with meaningful data. This could
<br />affirms the financial stability of the company. As a publicly traded
<br />include such items as financial statements,
<br />company, we publish all required quarterly and annual financial
<br />SEC filings, credit and bond ratings, letters
<br />reports. Schindler's history of growth has led us to be one of the 3 largest elevator
<br />of credit, and detailed reference letters.
<br />companies worldwide, and the largest company manufacturing both elevators and
<br />Upload supporting documents (as applicable)
<br />escalators in the United States.
<br />in the document upload section of your
<br />response.
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<br />What is your US market share for the
<br />We hold 25 to 35% of the market.
<br />solutions that you are proposing?
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<br />What is your Canadian market share for the
<br />We hold 20-25% of the market.
<br />solutions that you are proposing?
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<br />Has your business ever petitioned for
<br />No
<br />bankruptcy protection? If so, explain in detail.
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<br />How is your organization best described: is
<br />Schindler fits into the "B" category as both manufacturer AND
<br />it a manufacturer, a distributor/dealer/reseller,
<br />service provider.
<br />or a service provider? Answer whichever
<br />Schindler manufactures elevators and escalators, in addition to
<br />question (either a) or b) just below) best
<br />providing maintenance, installation, modernization, and repair of
<br />applies to your organization.
<br />these same products. Maintenance and repair service of some
<br />a) If your company is best described as
<br />other equipment such as moving walks, dumbwaiters and
<br />a distributor/dealer/reseller (or similar entity),
<br />wheelchair lifts is also provided. Schindler services all brands of
<br />provide your written authorization to act as a
<br />equipment and in fact half our Sourcewell portfolio is on Non Schindler brands.
<br />distributor/dealer/reseller for the manufacturer
<br />Sales and service individuals are employed directly by Schindler.
<br />of the products proposed in this RFP. If
<br />applicable, is your dealer network
<br />independent or company owned?
<br />b) If your company is best described as
<br />a manufacturer or service provider, describe
<br />your relationship with your sales and service
<br />force and with your dealer network in
<br />delivering the products and services
<br />proposed in this RFP. Are these individuals
<br />your employees, or the employees of a third
<br />party?
<br />Bid Number: 050224 Vendor Name: Schindler Elevator Corp
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