Construction Magazine June 2015 | Page 60

SCHINDLER LIFTS SINGAPORE

Asia ’ s sixth busiest international airport — Changi Airport — handled more than 51.2 million passengers in 2012 , and in 2017 , that number is expected to increase to 82 million .

Schindler Lifts Singapore — the international provider of quality elevators , escalators and moving walks — will be the first European brand to supply Changi with 58 lifts , escalators and moving walks that will move millions through its terminals .
Established in 1975 to serve major businesses , Schindler has since become a global powerhouse with a team of dedicated employees , ensuring that projects are completed on time and under budget .
“ As with all major projects involving high-profile customers , it is about ensuring that we always keep in mind the client ’ s vision and expectation throughout the project ,” said Steven Foster , Managing Director of Schindler Lifts Singapore , in a recent interview .
Schindler manufactures , installs , services and modernizes elevators , escalators and moving walks for almost every type of urban infrastructure — from low-rise residential buildings to commercial and high-rise towers .
Changi Airport is simply another name to be added to their extensive list of projects as the company continues to innovate design .
Upcoming projects Project Jewel The Asia Pacific , including China , is the fastest growing part of the world in terms of infrastructure development . The rapid urbanization of the region — with rural communities transforming into cities — has created a need for more buildings and an effective way to handle the traffic . Schindler has stepped up to the plate to become the leader in project management and fulfillment . Developed from two of Singapore ’ s most respected names — Changi Airport Group and CapitaMalls Asia — Project Jewel is a unique design by one of the world ’ s leading architects that will integrate a shopping mall experience in an airport landscape .
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