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Vertical World Jardine Schindler celebrates 40 years of success in Asia

Dec 2013The magazine for customers of Jardine Schindler Group

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About Jardine Schindler Group (JSG)Jardine Schindler Group (JSG) is a Joint Venture between Jardine Matheson in Hong Kong and Schindler Group of Switzerland, who between them bring over 300 years of experience in business management, regional specialization and engineering excellence.

JSG is headquartered in Hong Kong and designs, engineers, installs, maintains and modernizes elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Poised for Sustained Growth in Asia

In a region home to many of the world’s most densely populated cities, I take pride that Jardine Schindler’s dedication to driving urban mobility to new frontiers has been, year after year, held in such high regard in Asia.

2013 again offered much to celebrate. Remaining true to our core brand values, we made new breakthroughs in the areas of innovation and versatility.

This year saw significant advances in transit management technologies, eco-friendly systems as well as the launch of the latest generation of suspension traction media Schindler 5500 elevator. Thanks to Schindler’s longstanding tradition of pioneering innovation, new, intelligent solutions are being continuously developed to address the latest sophisticated challenges of our modern cities.

While there is indeed much to rejoice about recent achievements, the future promises to be even brighter. Asia’s urbanization will continue in the decades to come and the region is poised to stay on a path of rapid growth.

Since first establishing its presence in Hong Kong in 1974, Jardine Schindler now boasts a far reaching network of offices and maintenance centers across the 12 countries in which it operates, which bring the best technologies, skills and resources in close proximity of our clients.

Already moving more than a hundred million urban dwellers in this region every day and offering a comprehensive range of best-in-class products and services, Jardine Schindler is uniquely positioned to further contribute to this exciting growth story.

This issue of Vertical World recounts some of this year’s prominent success stories. I wish you a pleasant and informative reading.

Jujudhan JenaChief ExecutiveJardine Schindler Group

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Vertical World is published by Jardine Schindler Group (JSG)Correspondence:29/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong KongTel: +852 2516 8168 Email: [email protected] management, design and layout:JSG Group Marketing Department

20 Sustainability

The emergence of sky gardens in AsiaA new trend coming with a profusion of benefits.

Leading a building‘s revitalisationBringing state-art-the-art technologies to long-standing buildings.

Content

8 Myanmar, the rising star of Asia

PORT Technology: Celebrating two decades of pioneering innovation.

Schindler 5500: Unleashing the vertical performance driver.

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24 The Service that Never Sleeps

4 A solid foundation for future growth

How Jardine Schindler has successfully sailed through a 40-year journey in Asia.

Since 1999, JSG has geared up for momentous changes in this “frontier” market.

Accompanying Macau’s gaming boom with best-in-class service.


Major projects within JSG region 2012 to 2013

130mAIA Sathorn,Thailand14 elevators & 4 escalators

154mAIA CapitalMarket Centre,Thailand21 elevators & 4 escalators

130mMarina OneResidences,Singapore35 elevators

179mBahanaTower,Indonesia18 elevators & 8 escalators

215mInternationalFinancialCentre 2,Indonesia19 elevators

FusionopolisPhase 5,

Singapore19 elevators &

8 escalators

330mThamrin Nine, Indonesia 32 elevators & 34 escalators

78m


Major projects within JSG region 2012 to 2013

180mMenara PublicMutual,Malaysia21 elevators & 2 escalators

155mZuelligBuilding,Philippines21 elevators & 4 escalators

267mLotte CentreHanoi, Vietnam30 elevators

The ParisianMacao,Macau85 elevators & 46 escalators

165m 181 Hoi BunRoad (OneBay East),Hong Kong 25 elevators & 4 escalators

182m


Jardine Schindler Group (JSG)On a Solid Footing for Further Growth in Asia

International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong, 490m85 elevators including 40 double decks at 9m/s and 39 escalators

Hong Kong (officially established in 1974)

– Schindler installed its first elevator in Hong Kong in 1931.– Deeply rooted in the city with the world’s highest concentration of skyscrapers, Schindler plays in the league of ‘superlatives’ in Hong Kong: Tallest elevator: International Commerce Centre (longest travel 474m) Fastest elevator: Landmark East (10m/s) Biggest elevator: HK Convention Centre (45 tonnes) Longest escalator: Mega Box (longest 21.8m rise)

KL Pavilion, Malaysia72 elevators and 102 escalators

Singapore, Malaysia & Philippines (1975)

– In 1975, JSG took over former Schindler agents in the 3 countries to provide the highest possible standard of products and installation quality directly to its customers.

– In Malaysia, JSG operates as a joint venture with Antah Holdings, providing service across the whole of Malaysia. Landmark projects in Malaysia include the Integra Tower, Pavilion KL, KLCC Lot C, KL Sentral, KL International Airport, Pavilion Residences, The Gardens Hotels & Residences and G-Tower.

– In Singapore, JSG has been involved in many of the city-state’s most prestigious developments, such as the Marina Bay Financial Centre, Asia Square Tower, HSBC building, Ion Orchard, Orchard Central, The Fullerton hotel, Mandarin Oriental and The Ritz Carlton hotel.

– In the Philippines, JSG has set up a new office in Davao in 2013 — an addition to the offices located in Manila, Baguio and Cebu — to cater to the rapid construction development needs. Key projects won in recent years include Zuellig Building, Shangri-La at the Fort, Shangri-La Place, Robinsons Place, Twin Oaks Place, Jazz Residences and Science Hub.

Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore95 elevators and 4 escalators


Grand Indonesia, Indonesia 30 elevators and 154 escalators

Macau (2004)

– JSG has played a key role in the rapid development of Macau

since the opening up of the Macau casino market in Dec 2002.

– By recently securing the Parisian project which consists of 85 elevators and 46 escalators, amongst other mega projects already in its portfolio such as Studio City, City of Dreams and the various parcels of Venetian Sands, JSG has sealed its leading position in this market.

Brunei (1998), Myanmar (1999) and Cambodia (2000)

Markets with promising potential which Schindler have served for over a decade with a skilled technical and maintenance team.

Central World Tower, Thailand26 elevators and 7 escalators

Thailand (1980) and Taiwan (1985)

Schindler has a strong presence in the high-rise segment of the Thai and Taiwanese markets, with many long-term customers including several of the country’s largest real estate developers. Key reference projects include:

– In Thailand: Park Ventures office, AIA Capital Market Centre, AIA Sathorn Tower, The Stock Exchange of Thailand and key residential projects by Preuksa and Sansiri.

– In Taiwan: Far Eastern Plaza, Aurora Building Taipei, Tai Shin Bank, Mandarin Oriental Taipei, Jing Ge Shou Xi and Mei Fu-Tan Mei.

Vietnam (1996)

Schindler was one of the first foreign-owned elevator companies to start operating in Vietnam back in 1996. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with branches in Hanoi and Da Nang as well as representatives in Can Tho, Hai Phong and Nha Trang. Some of the key projects in Vietnam are; Sunrise Residential, Saigon Pearl residential towers, Vincom Center A in Ho Chi Minh City, Lotte Centre, Indochina Plaza, Viglacera Towers and Royal City in Hanoi.

Indonesia (1998)

PT Berca Schindler’s success stems from a strategic alliance between JSG and the Central Cipta Murdaya Group in Indonesia. Headquartered in Jakarta with branches in Surabaya, Bali, Makassar, Batam and Medan, PT Berca Schindler has been providing sophisticated solutions to many prestigious new developments such as Grand Indonesia, Rasuna Tower, Ciputra World Jakarta, Senayan City, Menara Prima and Bakrie Tower. Having built a strong operation and technical base in the country, Berca Schindler is well positioned to contribute to the future growth of the Indonesia real-estate market.

One Central, Macau 57 elevators and 16 escalators

Saigon Pearl, Vietnam34 elevators


A series of institutional reforms, both on a political and economic fronts, since the new government took up office in March 2011 has led to the country’s renewal on the international stage.

Myanmar’s extensive resources, from wood products to precious gems to oil and gas deposits to cultural sites lending to the nascent tourism industry, underscore the country’s potential.

The tremendous progress spearheaded by Myanmar’s new government led to a flurry of high profile visits by several prominent global leaders. Numerous international investors followed suit, rallying behind a vision of hope and ambition for the country’s economic development.

In November 2012, a fresh Foreign Investment Law, the first in more than 20 years, was signed by Myanmar’s president Thein Sein. While regional neighbors including China, South Korea, India and Thailand have already made strides in the country, the United States, Japan and the European Union have also started to allow foreign direct investment. In 2012, the Asian Development Bank agreed to resume discussions on participating in the budding development of the local infrastructure and support industries that will be dearly required to position the country on the path of sustainable growth.

Myanmar’s hosting of late of prominent events signals the country means business in terms of infrastructure readiness. Myanmar has done its utmost to deliver on that promise,

Myanmar, the rising star

as evidenced with a wealth of new hotels opening in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, one of the world’s fastest growing city. Myanmar held its first ever summit, the World Economic Forum on East Asia in June 2013, hosted the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Dec 2013 and has been preparing to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2014.

Pioneering a vertical MyanmarJSG was already nurturing great ambitions for Myanmar as early as 1999, the year it established Myanmar Jardine Schindler (MJS), in

Did you know?Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained its independence from the United Kingdom on January 4, 1948. Ruled for nearly 50 years by a military junta, the third constitution of Myanmar was published in September 2008 and the first elections in 20 years were held on November 7, 2010. The country is governed as a presidential republic led by President Thein Sein with a bicameral legislature.


Yangon. Acting as a pioneer in the country’s elevator and escalator industry, the company is today widely recognized – notably thanks to its emphasis on providing top quality customer services – as the leader in the premium segment, an honor it is determined to retain. MJS is the only foreign elevator company operating in Myanmar without the use of agents or distributors, in order to provide the best quality products, installation and services.

JSG regularly brings in the country new technologies and training, involving state-of-the-art simulators and global technical experts.

The special emphasis put on fostering the technical skills of its local workforce is acutely important in a market growing rapidly not only in terms of volume but also in sophistication.

MJS has thus been involved in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators of many iconic buildings, such as the Novotel Hotel, Chatrium Hotel, Park Royal, the National Guest House, Mingalar Mandalay, the Sports Stadiums and most recently, the Hilton Hotel.

As part of the group’s strategy to further strengthen its presence, a new office on Parami Road in Yangon was inaugurated in October 2013. It will act as a hub – with other branches in Nay Pyi Daw and Mandalay – to meet the demands of the recent national construction boom and further advance service levels, by offering a range of modern solutions that are relevant to the local building industry.

The new office opening was a fresh reminder of JSG’s long-term commitment to Myanmar, its people and ambitions. As Willis Phua, General Manager of MJS, put it, “We are excited both to have been a part of Myanmar’s recent history and to continue to have a role in the country’s infrastructure and urbanization development as it continues to realize its enormous potential.”

The country has a land area of nearly 680,000 km2 and a population of 55 million, out of which 33% live in cities. Largest cities are Yangon (4.3 million), Mandalay and Nay Pyi Daw (1.0 million each). Nay Pyi Daw has been Myanmar’s capital city since 2005 and has been described as one of the world’s fastest growing city.

Myanmar’s GDP amounted to USD53 billion in 2012, corresponding to an annual GDP growth of 6.3%. Key industries include agriculture and forestry, minerals, construction materials, fertilizers, oil and natural gas, textile and precious stones.


International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong

Since the advent in 1992 of the Miconic 10, the world’s first destination control system, Schindler has resolutely kept making strides in the field of intelligent transit management, which culminated with the 3rd generation Personal Occupant Requirement Terminal (PORT) technology. Schindler’s spearheading of this game changer has met with universal acclaims from the industry, with over 6,000 units equipped with destination control sold worldwide.

Celebrating two decades of pioneering innovation


While technological advances in elevator control have previously focused on enhancing traffic efficiency (intelligent systems can now bring forth efficiency gains of as much as 30 percent) by grouping passengers and providing the shortest possible trip for every passenger, the introduction of the Schindler ID a decade ago made possible the integration of access control within the elevator system, enabling passengers to communicate their requirements to the system.

What an intelligent building needsSchindler recognized very early on that developers and architects alike increasingly required cutting edge technology that could boost transportation efficiency in a building while offering better user experience and security.

The latest manifestation of Schindler’s two decades of pioneering destination control is the third generation PORT technology. PORT revolutionizes the way people move through buildings smoothly, while combining personalized services and enhanced building security. Beyond its astute ability to optimize traffic flows, the technology permeates into other areas of relevance to modern urban life and boasts a host of powerful communication, customization and access features. These virtually limitless capabilities, combined with the aesthetic, sleek appeal of its user interface, make PORT not only applicable to high performance office buildings, but also very effectively so in the luxury residential and hospitality segments (see next pages).

When integrated at the design stage, the PORT technology opens up a new world of opportunities for owners, architects and property managers to provide users with unprecedented levels of customization.

ICC is equipped with many of Schindler’s innovative solutions such as double-deck elevators with PORT Technology to optimize building traffic efficiency and Power Factor One (PF1) inverters that feed back energy generated by the elevator to the building’s power grid.

Conceived with a vision for tomorrow’s buildings, PORT today provides users with an unparalleled experience.

An unbeatable track record PORT has been successfully deployed at some of the most prominent developments around the world, including the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong, the Heron Tower in London, the Deutsche Bank headquarters in Frankfurt, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, the Park Ventures in Thailand and the Integra Tower in Malaysia.

Proven performance Hong Kong ICC, a vertical “city” within a cityIn Hong Kong, the ICC – the city’s tallest building catering up to 20,000 people daily – was the first in town to sport the innovative technology. Pau Wai-keung, project manager of developer Sun Hung Kai Properties, commenting on the strengths of PORT’s transit management system, explained, “The intelligent vertical transportation system of this mega tower integrates security with an elevator call control to facilitate people‘s movements. People with authorized cards crossing the ground floor entry points will be detected and grouped to elevator cabins accordingly to ensure less waiting time and save energy with fewer stops.”


Worthy of note is the attention that has been paid by the system’s designers to making the PORT technology’s building access and security features available in a convenient, non-intrusive manner. All is needed is one tap of a passenger’s pre-programmed access card on the PORT terminal, for the interface to immediately display a list of destinations to which access is granted and for the system to allocate an elevator.

A high-tech and sophisticated user experience in Bangkok Park VenturesSuch benefits were prevalent in the decision made by Park Ventures, Bangkok’s first and foremost iconic intelligent ecoplex, which boasts a large green space and a full range of state-of-the-art facilities, to choose PORT. Thanapol Sirithanachai, then Managing Director of Univentures Public Company Limited described, “Park Ventures is an intelligent and sustainable building which was developed from a philosophy of balancing the concept of innovative architecture and providing a comfortable environment for its building tenants. As such, we require an advanced elevator system which not only provides our tenants a smooth and convenient transit experience, but also offers enhanced building security at all times. After looking at several options, we found that PORT Technology was the answer.”

The PORT technology has made great strides in the area of energy savings. When activated, the Energy Control Option (ECO) mode sets several elevators in the group into energy saving standby or sleep-mode during non-peak hours. This helps to avoid having all elevators making many trips to transport only a few passengers.

PORT Technology for Zuellig Building in the PhilippinesZuellig Building is the first high-rise building in the Philippines that achieved certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at the LEED Platinum level for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

The Zuellig Building was conceptualized to be a green building both in design and function. Many of the building’s features, from the all-glass façade, gardens and water system, were specifically designed to prevent unnecessary power consumption and conserve needed resources. The incorporation of the PORT Technology in its elevator system complements this green vision via its transit management and energy saving features.

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Smart Residential and Hotels

As the new millennium ushered in a faster paced lifestyle and the new generation has grown up in a world reshaped by information technologies, expectations are transforming the way residences and hotels are designed. Many recent surveys have confirmed modern apartment dwellers and hotel guests increasingly demand a highly personalized experience, combined with unprecedented levels of convenience and safety.

This has sparked developers to seek and offer their tenants the latest innovations available in order to keep an edge over competitors. In the hospitality industry, providing a first-hand experience of cutting-edge technologies has become just as important as a hotel’s design and quality of customer service and such experience now meaningfully contributes to the hotel’s overall image. The aspirations of luxury residences’ tenants are similar with those of hotel guests, with both aspiring to a tailor-made experience.

This recent shift in paradigm makes the balancing act between excellent security and convenience all the more crucial. While in a luxury residential property or hotel, security is paramount, the most desirable system must be designed to ensure safety without being excessively restrictive or inconvenient. In essence, the best security must be there but barely perceptible.

Park Ventures is Bangkok’s first and foremost iconic intelligent ecoplex, boasting a large green space and a full range of state-of-the-art facilities.

The first hotel in the United States to install PORT Technology to enhance user experience and building security, the Hyatt Regency sees thousands of guests traveling throughout its 32 floors every day.


Exclusive Personalized ServiceElevator access is a vital part of a cohesive building security architecture. The PORT Technology helps curb unauthorized access to a building and offer truly exclusive mobility, while providing a smooth and contemporary experience. The holistic approach meets the most exacting needs of both the luxury residential and hospitality segments.

PORT can be customized at length to contribute to a property’s personalized experience by addressing in real time the most specific needs of each tenant, including special mobility requirements such as dedicated elevators for VIP access etc.

Seamless One-Card AccessPORT was designed to form an integral part of the property’s security apparatus, addressing both safety and privacy concerns. PORT can indeed be described as the first line of defense since elevator calls take place outside the elevator cars.

Once residents or guests swipe their key card (or, at a hotel, a Seamless One Card room key pre-programmed on check-in) at the PORT terminal, the system verifies

Yuanlih is the first luxury residential building in

Taipei to showcase the PORT Technology.

their admission rights and assigns an elevator to take them to their floor in the most efficient manner, with no further action required.

Lobby design flexibilityPORT terminals can be mounted freely around the elevator lobby, thus allowing a variety of layouts. With no need for a card reader inside the elevator, situations where passengers rush to slot in their key card and press their destination can be avoided. The system can also be programmed to display general floors to public visitors (such as a conference participants), while private floors are only visible to hotel in-house guests.


PORT Technology provides tenants a new and enhanced transit experience. This modern, state-of-the-art technology offers seamless building access, excellent user-communication, enhanced security and energy-saving features:

Enhanced building security PORT can be integrated with any design of barrier, such as turnstiles, to further enhance building security.

Anti-pass back PORT ensures that once a card has been used to gain entry to the building, it can no longer perform this task (entry) until it has been used to exit the building.

Personalized service Different people have different needs. By always knowing the exact requirements of a user, whether it is more walking time, longer door opening time, more space or any others, PORT Technology helps ensure the journey is customized to meet their needs.

Energy Control Option (ECO) Mode When activated, the Energy Control Option (ECO) mode sets several elevators in the group into energy saving standby or sleep-mode during non-peak hours. This helps to avoid having all elevators making many trips to transport only a few passengers.

Embracing stylish designA touch of elegance, the system’s face to passengers is its sleek, colorful touch-screen terminal, available in wall or pedestal-mounted versions. PORT’s futuristic design befits the most sophisticated standards of architecture and design and adds to a building’s overall contemporary and refined ambience. PORT terminals can efficiently display communication from the building management to tenants, or in the event of emergency, broadcast a clear message to passengers.

The access and personalization features PORT is predicated on has already made it a highly successful technology in prestigious residential and hotel buildings

including the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Yuan Lih in Taipei and Viglacera Tower in Hanoi.

This convergence of the finest advances in security, customization and design made PORT the partner of choice for the revitalized Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, which chose to offer its guests the latest in technology when it reopened its doors in 2011. The first hotel in the United States to install PORT Technology to enhance user experience and building security, the Hyatt Regency sees thousands of guests traveling throughout its 32 floors every day.

The technology was deemed to exemplify the hotel’s commitment to deliver a first class experience and praised for its efficiency and attention paid to guest experience by recognizing and responding to their individual needs.

Viglacera residential complex in Hanoi is built with the concept of green and smart building: energy saving, environment-friendly, intelligent apartments and high security.


The Schindler 5500 represents the latest technological advances in speeds, capacity and ride comfort to meet the elevating requirements of today’s modern cities. It offers mini-machine-room and machine-room-less version with speeds of up to 3 meters per second, up to travel height of 150 meters or 50 stories, handles loads of up to 2,500 kilograms and provides an extensive range of features.


Of all the major themes of modern architecture, the optimization of space usage, energy efficiency and lastly, elegant, functional and sleek design have globally taken precedence over the last decade. While once viewed as pulling a building concept towards opposite directions, these ideals can now be regarded as the various facets of the same driving force behind the creation of tomorrow’s landmarks, a new paradigm that several pioneering technological advances have not only made possible but perceptible.

The Schindler 5500 was designed to meet the needs of architects, builders and developers alike, by bringing together the best of Schindler’s engineering, with no less ambition than setting the trend for the next generation of elevators. The new elevator epitomizes the quest of a holistic solution to the challenges presented by modern cities and buildings and the most creative and elaborate architectural designs.

The Schindler 5500 combines state-of-the-art engineering and top tier performance levels, a single modular system adaptable to a wide variety of applications, energy efficient technologies and materials as well as a lavish range of interior decoration lines and features.

Unleashing the vertical performance driverIn the pursuit of an ultimate answer to modern urban requirements, JSG launches the Schindler 5500, setting new industry precedents in terms of speed and efficiency.

Engineered at Schindler’s global research and development center in Switzerland, the Schindler 5500 sets new industry precedents in terms of speed and efficiency, including a machine room-less version that can travel up to 50 stories in 50 seconds.

The solution can be configured to maximize shaft space utilization and rentable floor areas, while showcasing Schindler’s most advanced technologies in the areas of energy saving, ride comfort and traffic management.

Acclaimed by the industry The Schindler 5500 was unveiled at industry events starting in May 2013 in Europe including United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, Vietnam and Indonesia, where it received unanimously strong responses from key market participants.

While the Schindler 5500 was only officially introduced in Asia a few months ago, it has already been installed in several key projects around the region, including The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and the Warrenwoods in Hong Kong (featured on following pages).

The interior options of Schindler 5500 elevator on display at a customer event in Jakarta, Indonesia in September 2013.

The 5500 is unveiled in Ho Chi Minh City in July 2013 to more than 100 industry leaders.


Space configurability The Schindler 5500’s modular system and scalable car sizes allow customization to various shaft dimensions. The flexible car dimensions and door options cover various applications from apartments and offices, to hotels, hospitals and shopping centers, as well as stations, airports and stadiums.

The elevator offers both mini-machine-room (MMR) and machine-room-less (MRL) options with the capability to install the controller on different levels. The Schindler 5500 boasts the best shaft space utilization rate in the industry – in excess of 60%. This achievement is made possible through the use of STM technology, which enables the compact drive to be installed directly in the elevator shaft.

Green mobilityThe Schindler 5500 saves energy consumption by up to 30% as compared to its predecessor, thanks to the clean Power Factor One (PF1) regenerative drive technology and a permanent magnet motor, that reduces heat dissipation during transmission and eliminates the need for additional ventilation.

Riding on the success of Suspension Traction Media (STM)

Among all features boasted by the Schindler 5500, perhaps the one technology that best exemplifies the convergence of various priorities in modern buildings is Schindler’s proprietary Suspension Traction Media (STM) technology.

The STM was first introduced in 2008 with the Schindler 3300 AP, with resounding success. This innovative solution eliminates much of the limitation of conventional steel ropes and enhances shaft utilization and energy savings.

A system architecture based on the STM allows for a traction sheave 72% smaller than in conventional steel rope elevators and for a more compact and energy-efficient motor. Less valuable building space is required while passengers are treated with an exceptionally fast and smooth ride experience.

The Hillier Condo, Singapore 8 units of Schindler 5500 elevators

Suspension Traction Media (STM) Technology Vincom Centre A in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, equipped with 12 Schindler 5500 elevators, features a shopping mall, a deluxe 5 star hotel, underground parking facilities and a recreational area, making the center the perfect place for leisure.


The Schindler 5500 has achieved a class A energy rating, the highest rating under VDI 4707, an elevator energy efficiency classification guideline issued by the Association of German Engineers. The resolutely green elevator features an enhanced standby mode, durable LED lighting, environmentally friendly materials and a light weight gearless motor with no oil or lubricant needed.

PORT technology – high-level performance The Schindler 5500’s use of advanced control systems makes it an ideal solution for heavy traffic environments. When powered by Schindler’s PORT technology, the Schindler 5500 elevates a building to a whole new level of traffic performance, security and user experience accessible through a sophisticated touch-screen interface befitting luxury offices, hotels and residential buildings.

Freedom of design The Italian designed elevator interior comes in four decoration lines and an inclusive choice of materials, colors, lighting and fixtures facilitate integration with a building’s unique architectural concept.

The sleek full-height, glass touch sensitive panels lend the elevator a cool modernity and tactile appeal.

The bare car option can give over 50% of the rated passenger load to interior decoration features, from glass doors and wall panels, modern ambience ceiling with integrated LED lighting, to back painted glass and digital printed glass walls with color gradients, laser printed stainless steel walls to illuminated handrails, among others.

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3 units of Schindler 5500 elevators


How Jardine Schindler has fully embraced sky gardens, an upcoming trend in Asia that comes along with a profusion of benefits.

The emergence of Sky-Gardens in Asia

Did you know ?Space comparison of elevator systemsSpace required for an elevator of capacity 630kg,1m/s:

MR = 100% MMR = 83% MRL = 52%

Total Saving = 48%

MR: Machine RoomMMR: Mini Machine Room

MRL: Machine Room-less


Getting green has indeed become the latest priority and certainly not the last, of today’s urban planners. Sky gardens, a concept originated in Europe, are an exciting new trend in Asia. Many countries in the region have taken stock of their many merits and some, such as Singapore, have already set ambitious goals to expand their presence in densely populated cities.

Besides aesthetic, recreational and environmental benefits, sky gardens contribute to the development of more efficient buildings and cities. Vegetation reduces absorption of solar radiation and can cut ambient temperatures by several degrees. It has already been established such additional foliage could thus provide modern Asian cities with significant savings by trimming energy consumption. Not only useful in fighting heat stress and smog, green rooftops are also ideal to keep rain runoff in check.

Schindler’s research and development teams as well as Jardine Schindler’s teams in the region have followed and fully caught on this captivating trend with due interest. Over the last 10 years they have conceived ground-breaking technologies and products that share with sky gardens this unique and celebrated convergence of aesthetics, purpose of design and environmental considerations as well as a focus on energy efficiency.

The innovative Machine Room-less (MRL) solution that embraces and resonates with the concept of sky garden facilitiesA fitting illustration of Schindler’s determination to innovate on multiple fronts was introducing its Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevator more than a decade ago. The MRL technology was made possible by the introduction of ACVF gearless machines, which are typically smaller in size and themselves more energy-efficient, as compared to traditional geared elevator. The smaller motor could be mounted within the elevator shaft itself, eliminating the need to construct a machine room on the top floor.

Acceptance of the MRL technology was slow when it was first introduced to Southeast Asia, as most buildings were still designed to accommodate the specifications of a machine room elevator. The use of MRL elevators across the region has since then seen unprecedented growth, particularly over the last 6 years. This acceptance has been reflected in various international or national codes, where MRL elevators are now referenced in. An example is EN81-1:1998+A2:2004 (specifying requirements for MRL), which began in 2000 and was finally published in 2004.

Sustainable by natureMost of the praise for the MRL technology went to its space-saving configuration, which not only allows for a fuller use of the rooftop space such as lush gardens, but also cuts down into building materials and construction time. The technology could thus be aptly described as developers and the environment’s best friend within the elevator industry.

Environmental considerations have indeed gained higher and higher importance within the building industry in Asia, as seen from soaring demand for energy-saving materials and solutions as well as stringent Green Building certifications. With today’s universal recognition of the multiple roles sky gardens can play in tomorrow’s smart cities, Jardine Schindler is confident that the technology will further consolidate its status as an industry standard for low to mid-rise buildings in Asia.

“Without a machine room, there is no doubt that MRL elevators are sustainable by nature”

The roof garden in Orchard Central Singapore offers stunning views of the Orchard area and the Central Business District, making it one of the best rooftop garden for its visitors.

Hung Sheng “Wo Cheng“ (宏盛我城) project in Taipei, which installs a Schindler 3300AP MRL elevator that serves the rooftop garden.


Schindler brings best-in-class technologies to long-standing buildingsHarbour Centre and Great Eagle CentreCountry: Hong Kong, ChinaYear of completion: 1983No. of storey: 33Height: 146mTypical floor area: 14,500 sq ftDevelopers: Great Eagle Holdings Limited; Sino Land, Sun Hung Kai PropertiesArchitect: Paliburg Development Consultants

35%savings

The original elevators of the two iconic buildings, equipped with previous generation Aconic controllers and motor generator sets, will be fitted with Schindler’s highly efficient Power Factor One (PF1) drives, which allow energy regenerated by the elevators to be fed back to the system or to the building’s electricity grid. The PF1 technology commonly leads to savings of 35% in energy consumption.


Leading a building’s revitalization to a green and efficient future

Hong Kong, famed for its breathtaking skyline, presents the highest concentration of skyscrapers in the world. The city went through a building boom in the 1980s, when many of today’s most famous landmarks were erected. A second boom followed from the late 1990s, leading to the construction of many more high rise buildings.

In a city with such a long and rich building history, the original elevators installed in many of its landmarks have remained in operation for several decades. In order to stay competitive in a modern metropolis more than ever conscious of operating efficiency, sophistication and environmental considerations, a new trend has emerged leading to the revitalization of older buildings through the modernization of their facilities, including elevator systems.

As elevator technologies have significantly advanced over the past decades, such initiatives are designed to bring significant, tangible benefits to building owners and tenants. Besides enhanced reliability and comfort, the introduction of more efficient drives, controllers, machines and smart user interfaces hold promises of material cost and energy savings and a noticeable boost of a building’s overall image and outlook.

A case in point, the 33-storey Great Eagle Centre and Harbour Centre buildings in Wanchai have formed a familiar sight amidst the Victoria Harbour skyline since their completion in 1983. With a view to bring the two towers’ elevator systems up to modern standards in terms of passengers’ experience and energy efficiency, Schindler was brought in to modernize a total of 28 elevators.

The original elevators, equipped with previous generation Aconic controllers and motor generator sets, will be fitted with Schindler’s highly efficient Power Factor One (PF1) inverters, which allow energy regenerated by the elevators to be fed back to the system or to the building’s electricity grid. The PF1 technology potentially leads to 35% of savings in energy consumption.

Traffic performance will also be brought to new heights thanks to the application of the PORT technology, cutting into waiting times and offering a wealth of energy saving and security features, that were out of reach with previous generation controls. Most noticeable to the buildings’ tenants will be a far smoother ride and their refreshing interaction with the sleek touch screen interface. Building managers too will find further value and convenience in Schindler’s Lobby Vision, a management tool allowing single-point supervision of the entire elevator system.

This modernization exercise will be conducted with minimal disturbance, by upgrading elevators one at a time over an average period of 12 weeks, while the overall elevator system operation remains unaffected.

Schindler’s PORT Technology delivers exceptional outcomes in traffic and energy efficiencies with sleek human interfaces and enhanced building security.


From the opening up of the local gaming industry in 2001 until 2013, revenues from Macau’s 35 casinos have skyrocketed, rising by 13.5% in 2012 to a record US$38 billion, as the Asian gambling hub reinforced its position as the world’s biggest gambling market – with Las Vegas and Singapore following with US$6 billion each.

The tide is still rising. In the ten months to October 2013, Macau already earned US$37 billion, with October 2013 the busiest month on record at US$4.6 billion. Over the last 10 years, Macau’s annual growth has averaged close to 13%, fueled by a gaming industry that now accounts for 50% of the GDP.

Casino operators today see the lack of hotel rooms as the key factor reining on further revenue growth. Eight additional resorts combining casinos, hotels and full-fledged facilities, are thus under development. Over the last 12 months, major players including MGM, SJM, Sands and

Wynn have won approval to develop new multibillion resorts on the Cotai Strip that will be completed by 2015.

Elsewhere in Asia, casino operators are carefully watching for new growth engines. In view of the success met not only by Macau, but also by Singapore, a number of Asian countries, such as Japan, Korea, Taiwan or Vietnam, are now considering legalizing gambling or granting access to the local population in order to boost tourism and income.

Partners in performance“Jardine Schindler has played an important role throughout the brisk development of Macau, not only by procuring best-in-class elevators and escalators, but also quite importantly by acting as a highly reliable operator and partner ready to take on and manage a sizeable, high-demand, maintenance portfolio built over a short period of time”, says Tobias B. Staehelin, General Manager of Jardine Schindler Lifts Macao. “This has been particularly true in the casino segment, with projects including the Venetian, the Four

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Photo of the Paris Las Vegas


art software and systems, such as Schindler’s Lobby Vision monitoring technology, are used to constantly watch over equipment and enable predictive intervention or maintenance.

Precise procedures are followed to adhere to the strictest safety standards in the industry, share information among teams, prevent issues from occurring at more than one location, and quite importantly in the entertainment industry, maintain efficient communications and coordination with casino resort operators.

“We believe we earned the trust of our clients in an exacting industry during this transforming era for Macau, thanks to our continued dedication to excellence in the area of preventive maintenance as well as our focus on smooth and safe operations. Without a doubt, this experience will be leveraged to help our clients pursue their next vision in Macau and elsewhere in Asia”, says David Chen, Chairman of Jardine Schindler Lifts Macao.

Seasons, Grand Lisboa, the City of Dreams, the Studio City and most recently the Parisian.”

Indeed, the requirements of expansive gaming resorts are unusual. Servicing an integrated casino resort requires the highest possible level of professionalism, technical skills and vigilance.

In such a high traffic environment, accessible to the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, any noticeable downtime is out of question. Response time has to be negligible and preventive maintenance is regularly conducted by teams of technicians armed with the best training and systems and the expertise required to service the most sophisticated equipment installed in these facilities.

The mission of Jardine Schindler has always been to ensure passengers barely notice the infrastructure transporting them. To further reduce the possibility of any disruption, state-of-the-

After 10 years of unprecedented growth, Macau still has room for yet wilder dreams. Jardine Schindler has accompanied the gaming boom and upped the ante on service reliability.

The Service that Never Sleeps

Schindler has recently been awarded the Parisian Macau project, which consists of three major portions; a podium, a hotel tower and a 46-storey replica of the Eiffel Tower, roughly half the size of the 1,050-foot-tall original in Paris. Schindler will install a total of 85 elevators and 46 escalators in the Parisian, including 2 outdoor elevators that will serve the “Eiffel Tower”.


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Following the successes of Macau, Singapore and more recently, the Philippines, casino operators are today turning their attention to several high-potential Asian countries that are expected to legalize or further liberalize the local gaming industry.

In October 2013, Japanese lawmakers outlined a policy paving the way for the legalization of casinos ahead of the 2020 Olympics. In Korea and despite lobbying, casinos with only one exception have been until now only open to foreigners and the industry has so far seen little foreign investment. The Taiwanese government is now considering licensing casinos near Taoyuan Airport instead of restricting gaming avenues to outlying islands. In August 2013, Vietnam initiated lifted on a trial basis a ban restricting locals from entering casinos.

The Venetian Macao


The Venetian Macao, Macau

The Venetian Macao resort houses the largest casino in the world, featuring over 3,000 slot machines and 800 gaming tables. The resort’s 40-storey hotel is the largest single-structure hotel building in Asia. The 19-storey Four Seasons hotel, located on Cotai Strip, is associated with the Venetian Macao. Together, the hotels contain more than 3,360 guestrooms and over 1 million sq ft of shopping malls.

Completion: opened in August 2007Building mobility: features 116 Schindler elevators and escalators

City of Dreams, Macao, Macau

Contains a shopping mall, casino facilities and three luxury international hotels: the Crown Tower, Hard Rock Hotel and the Grand Hyatt Macao, which together provide more than 1,400 guestrooms and suites. The casino area covers 420,000 sq ft and offers more than 1,500 gaming machines and 500 casino tables. Completion: opened in June 2009Building mobility: features 66 Schindler elevators and escalators

Grand Lisboa, Macau

The Grand Lisboa is owned by Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macao, the first casino group in Macao. The building has links with the Casino & Hotel Lisboa, Macao’s oldest casino. The Grand Lisboa covers 410,000 sq ft and is equipped with 786 slot machines and 268 gaming tables. The 52-storey hotel contains 420 premium guestrooms and is one of the tallest buildings in Macao. Completion: the casino and restaurants opened in February 2007 and the hotel opened in December 2008Building mobility: features 81 Schindler elevators and escalators

NagaWorld Hotel Casino, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

NagaWorld is the first Las Vegas-style gaming and hotel complex in Cambodia. The complex comprises an entertainment wing and a hotel wing. The 8-storey casino wing covers 260,000 sq ft and contains 211 gaming machines and 176 gaming tables. The 14-storey hotel wing contains 508 hotel rooms, a shopping mall and restaurants. Completion: opened in 2007Building mobility: features 15 Schindler elevators and escalators

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