Schindler´s newest vertical mobility solution for commercial and high-end residential buildings,provides unprecedented flexibility, ensuring a perfect fit for both the building and the architectural design. ´Schindler 5500´, a 100 per cent Swiss-engineered product that is a creation of the expertise based at Schindler´s global network of R&D centres, is Schindler´s newest vertical mobility solution for commercial and high-end residential buildings. Due to its system architecture, based on Schindler´s advanced Suspension Traction Media (STM) technology, the elevator takes lesser space and provides passengers with an exceptionally quiet and smooth ride. The elevator also offers an impressive range of design choices - from the functional to the sophisticated. Innovatively adaptable Schindler 5500 is designed to provide innovative solutions for the mobility requirements of urban life. It anticipates the needs of building engineers and meets the requirements of the modern cities of today. With scalable car-sizes, the elevator can be easily adapted to fit shaft dimensions. The Schindler 5500 offers both machine room-less (MRL) and mini-machine room (MMR) configurations, with the option to install the controller on different levels. In addition to optimal traffic management, it enables effective utilisation of space and minimised building interfaces. This in turn, lowers building costs and ensures greater rentable space. Antony Parokaran, CEO, Schindler India Pvt Ltd, expresses, ¨The Schindler 5500 is an extraordinary combination of design, flexibility, and of course, performance. This makes it the ideal choice to provide mobility solutions to commercial and high-end residential buildings.¨ Robust and Reliable Its flexibility makes ´Schindler 5500´ the perfect choice for a variety of buildings, including apartments, offices, hotels, hospitals, shopping malls, transportation hubs and stadia. Its use of advanced control systems and exceptional performance facilitate optimal traffic management in buildings as tall as 150 m. Thousands of field installations across the world are testimony to the fact that this elevator is about to raise the bar in terms of adaptability, robustness and reliability. Flexible to fit types From the planning to the installation, the Schindler 5500 facilitates project execution. The product engineering is built-in, making custom configuration simple - in essence, it´s a tailor-made product that is ready within the same time frame as off-the-shelf units. It is a single modular system that can be configured to fit various building types. It offers speeds from 1-3 m per second, handles loads from 680-2,500 kg and provides an extensive range of features. Award-winning This splendid product yielded Schindler India the Silver Prize at the Economic Times AceTech Mumbai - Design Wall 2015. Schindler was one of 75 brands short-listed to make a presentation, in which Schindler 5500 and its features were showcased, in keeping with the theme of the event which was ´Innovation Meets Recognition´. A jury comprising 64 prominent names from the construction, architectural and design fraternity, nominated Schindler India for the award, for the organisation´s commitment to excellence and innovation. (Communication by the management of the company)