Oct 28 2009
Otis Elevator Company was awarded a contract to supply and install 334 energy-efficient Gen2 elevators for the Longtan City Industry Zone in Chengdu, China. Otis, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is the largest elevator supplier for the 32-million-square-foot (3-million-square-meter) development.
The site, being developed by the Chengdu Yudu Industry Limited Corporation, will feature environmentally-friendly industries, companies and residential housing.
During a meeting with Zhang Jun, Chairman, Chengdu Yudu Industry Limited Corporation at the Longtan City Industry Zone construction site last week, Otis President Didier Michaud-Daniel said, "Otis is honored to be the largest elevator supplier for a development of this scope and magnitude. We are delighted to further support Chengdu's sustainable development initiatives by providing our flagship Gen2 elevator systems," added Michaud-Daniel. "This award-winning technology will ensure comfortable and reliable transportation for the nearly half a million people who will live and work in the Longtan City Industry Zone while delivering substantial energy savings."
The Gen2 system reduces energy usage by up to 50 percent when compared to conventional systems. The system is also cleaner for the environment as its flat, polyurethane-coated steel belts and permanent magnet gearless machine do not require additional lubrication. Otis has earned numerous awards for its Gen2 technology including the China Environmental Protection Foundation's "Green Product Award" and recognition as one of the "Top 10 Construction Scientific and Technological Achievements in China" by the Ministry of Construction.
Source: http://www.otisworldwide.com/