Schindler Launches ReStore and ReNew Modernization Packages for Aging Hydraulic Elevators in the U.S.

Morristown, New Jersey, May 2026: Schindler Elevator Corporation has introduced two new modernization packages, Schindler ReStore and Schindler ReNew, aimed at upgrading aging hydraulic elevator systems across the United States.

The launch comes at a time when many older buildings are looking for faster, more practical ways to improve elevator performance, safety, reliability and code compliance without opting for a complete elevator replacement.

Both packages are pre-engineered solutions designed to reduce the time required from order placement to completed modernization. The focus is on helping building owners replace outdated elevator controls with modern microprocessor-based technology and updated components.

Schindler ReStore is positioned as the entry modernization package. It includes a new Schindler controller with softstarter, standard hall fixtures and car station, hoistway and machine room wiring, digital connectivity and an optional door operator upgrade.

Schindler ReNew builds on the ReStore package by adding a submersible power unit with a hush kit noise suppressor. This makes it a more comprehensive option for properties looking to improve both performance and passenger experience.

According to Schindler, the packages are designed to help building owners take a more proactive approach to elevator modernization. Instead of waiting for repeated breakdowns, parts obsolescence or rising maintenance costs, owners can plan upgrades in a more controlled and cost-efficient manner.

Joe Bera, Senior Vice President of Modernization Sales at Schindler Elevator Corporation, said the new solutions are intended to improve reliability, reduce unexpected costs and give customers better control over planning and budgeting.

The company’s modernization work is already present across several major facilities and transit environments in the U.S., including Miami International Airport.

With ReStore and ReNew, Schindler is strengthening its modernization portfolio for the hydraulic elevator segment, a category that continues to represent a large installed base in low- and mid-rise buildings across the American market.

The move also reflects a broader industry trend: elevator companies are increasingly focusing on modernization as buildings seek safer, more connected and more efficient vertical transportation systems without replacing existing equipment entirely.

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