Schindler Elevator Corporation Tuesday announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hanover, York County, earning North America’s first LEED Gold green building certification for an elevator manufacturing plant.

A part of the Schindler global supply chain, the 150,000 square-foot facility will provide support for the North American market and will focus on producing customer-facing components such as doors, entrances, jambs and elevator cab interiors.

The plant also includes the company’s Order Consolidation Center, an order fulfillment warehouse which help Schindler achieve lead times that are among the shortest in the industry for customer delivery.

“We are very excited to be opening this new factory in South Central Pennsylvania where we have had a manufacturing presence for many years,” said Jakob Zueger, CEO, Schindler Americas. “We help our customers achieve their green building and sustainability goals in projects around the world every day, but this facility is another example of how Schindler is truly embracing sustainability in our own business as well.”

Schindler’s Hanover facility achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water conservation, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

Schindler’s overall commitment to sustainability reflects a long-term investment in more than simply a clean, healthy environment – it also signifies smart business practices and a way of life.

As a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of elevators, escalators and moving walks, Schindler has comprehensive targets for responsible economic, environmental and social performance. This places the company in a unique position to contribute to the sustainability of rapidly growing urban environments.

Schindler is focused on reducing the energy required for its products, services and operations; supporting sustainable urban development; and making safety, accessibility and respect for everyone top priorities.

The Hanover facility serves as a model for future Schindler production facilities around the globe.

“The strength of USGBC has always been the collective strength of our leaders in the building industry,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role of the building industry in that effort, Schindler demonstrates their leadership through their LEED certification of this new Hanover manufacturing facility.”

For more information and a video about the new facility, visit the Schindler Hanover Facility webpage.

3/3/2014