Recognized by Fortune and Statista, the Swiss elevator, escalator and moving walk manufacturer ranks among Europe’s top innovators. The distinction validates Schindler’s leadership in advancing smart, sustainable, and digitally driven elevator and escalators solutions.

Swiss elevator, escalator, and moving walk manufacturer Schindler has been recognized as one of Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2026, a prestigious list compiled by global media company Fortune in collaboration with market research and data company Statista. The announcement was made on June 18th at VivaTech 2026 conference, in Paris.

For the second year in a row, the ranking highlights companies that are leading the way in creativity, technological advancement and transformative change, recognizing organizations that consistently push the boundaries of innovation through bold ideas, cutting-edge products, smarter processes and trailblazing business mindsets.

The list of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in Europe is based on a rigorous methodology that combines large-scale surveys — gathering insights from more than 90,000 employees and 15,000 experts across Europe — with patent data analysis and a comprehensive evaluation of company performance across three pillars: Product Innovation, Process Innovation and Innovation Culture.

“We are very proud to be recognized among Europe’s Most Innovative Companies. This distinction reflects not only the strength of our current innovation strategy, but also Schindler’s more than 150-year heritage of pioneering new technologies and helping shape the future of urban mobility,” said Donato Carparelli, Chief Technology Officer at Schindler. “Innovation has been part of who we are since our founding in Central Switzerland in 1874, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to continuously invest in smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions for our customers and the cities of tomorrow.” Schindler’s commitment spans its entire portfolio, from pioneering technologies that transform elevator installation to advanced digital solutions that connect passengers to their ride, offering a more bespoke journey.