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Cowboys Stadium, home to theNational Football League’s DallasCowboys, is one of the largestdomed stadiums in the world, with atotal capacity of 110,000 people andseating for 80,000. HKS Architectsand the City of Arlington, Texas,which owns the stadium, built theimmense structure and Schindler El-evator partnered on the project.Schindler contributed 18 elevatorsequipped with Variodyn® VariableFrequency AC Drives and 22Schindler 9300® Advanced Editionescalators to the project, in additionto its LobbyVision™ management tool. During the early phases of instal-

lation, it became clear that hoistingescalator equipment from towercranes would not be feasible. Buddy

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earned a BA in Marketing from Southern

Methodist University. He has 27 years of experi-

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sitions in the U.S. and Canada.

Eischen, foreman and 40-yearSchindler veteran and Jay Bitner,field superintendent, developed acomplex hoisting strategy to safelyand efficiently set in place two setsof eight escalators in the northeastand southwest quadrants of the sta-dium without compromising theconstruction schedule. The stadium also required reliable

technology that could streamlinetraffic throughout the building. The6000 lb.-capacity, 350-fpm elevatorsprovide access to all floors. The 22escalators move the bulk of the sta-dium’s visitors and are set in specificpatterns that allow people to travelthrough the building without havingto move between escalator banks toreach their destination.

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Variodyn Variable Frequency AC DrivesThe elevators’ Variodyn drives im-

prove the system’s energy efficiency.Saving up to 50% more energy thanalternate drive types, Variodyndrives convert the AC electric supplyto variable-frequency AC with virtu-ally no loss of power. The drives alsooperate more cleanly than tradi-tional DC elevator drive systems. LobbyVisionThe LobbyVision management

tool provides a comprehensive PC-based command station, which al-lows single-point supervision of all18 elevators in real time. Throughthe integration of information andcontrol functions, elevator availabil-ity and performance can be moni-tored from one central location. Theability for building operations man-agement to switch services or accessprivileges for specific elevators iscrucial for special events and VIP at-tendance.

Mobility as ArtThe vertical-transporta-

tion layout developed byDallas-based HKS Architectsincorporated efficient ac-cess for all stadium atten-dees and personnel andenhanced the owner’slong-term vision of the sta-dium as a contemporarywork of art. The elevatorsand escalators extensivelyfeature team colors, alongwith customized elevatorcab interiors with star-shaped destination buttonsthat light up in Cowboysblue. Each elevator alsofeatures a custom interior,with panels paying hom-age to Cowboys players of the pastthrough photos. SustainabilitySchindler worked to ensure that

its processes were in keeping withthe stadium’s commitment to a low

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� Packaging material used was re-cyclable.

� The optional intermittent opera-tion features of the escalators cansave over half of the total energyusage of the machine by operatingat crawl speed when no passen-gers are on board. �

carbon footprint. Recycled materialssuch as steel, iron and copper alloyswere used whenever possible.Schindler also utilizes a globalsourcing strategy to ensure that itsproducts and components aresourced as closely as possible tomajor markets. The elevators installed in the facil-

ity boast a range of green features,including:� Standard high-efficiency motorsand variable-frequency drives, re-ducing the project’s overall car-bon footprint.

� Efficient microprocessors mini-mize the elevators’ energy usagewhen the stadium is empty.

In its first year alone, Cowboys Stadium hosted such diverse events as sold-out concerts, professional soc-cer matches, a college basketball game, the National Basketball Association All-Star game and Super BowlXLV.

Escalators 13-22 in thesouthwest quadrant con-nect the concourse toupper-deck seating levels.

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The first escalator beinghoisted into the building’ssouthwest corner using twomobile cranes

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For further information, including location of the Schindler office nearest you, please contact:

U.S. Headquarters. Morristown, New JerseyToll-Free 877.696.8382www.us.schindler.com

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Schindler sustainabilitySchindler incorporates sustainable green features into our elevator and escalator systems and offers energy saving upgrades. Improving the environmental impact of our products and processes, particularly our own consumption of energy and materials, is fundamental to our corporate responsibility and reinforces our position as an industry leader. Schindler maintains a continuing commitment to improving mobility while preserving resources and minimizing energy consumption.

Schindler Service ExcellenceNaturally you’ll want to keep your newly upgraded elevators running at peak performance. Schindler Service is the logical answer. With a maintenance agreement from Schindler, you’ll experience fewer problems with your elevators, fewer callbacks for repair and less inconvenience for your tenants or guests. We’d be proud to add you to that list of satisfied customers.

Schindler has received renewal to ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 certificates.

Schindler is a member organization of theU.S. Green Building Council.

Schindler prints with vegetable-based ink on paper containing post-consumer waste fiber.

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