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    Otis up in lights in London’s glittering West End X LONDON

    With work complete at Lucent W1 – a prestige office, retail and residential development at Piccadilly Circus, London – the team at developer Landsec celebrated with a takeover of the iconic Piccadilly Lights on Friday 10th November to display logos of the companies who have been working on the project. Otis is proud to join them.  Booked in November 2020 by Nick Welham, and with work starting in February 2021, Otis installed 10 Gen2® elevators (six Buga Gen2 Streams; two Gien Gen2® Streams and two Buga Gen2® Robustas). Our Project Manager was Cemil Agar and Project Director Matthew Hayden.

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    World Trade Center X BARHAIN

    Thank you to Savills Middle East for their recent recognition of our successful 5-year cooperation to keep the iconic Bahrain World Trade Center in safe operation.  Thanks to the commitment and the dedication of the Otis EMEA teams there our 26 units are maintained on time with minimum disruption for passengers. We are proud to contribute to move billions of people safely and efficiently. Click here to learn more about our work at the Bahrain World Trade Center: https://bit.ly/3OuFohI

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    11 elevators at Mindet 6, in Aarhus X DENMARK

    Otis will be installing 11 elevators at Mindet 6, in Aarhus, Denmark:  -3 SkyRise,  -5 Gen2®️ MRL Highrise and  - 3 Gen2®️ MRL Otis will also install Compass360®️, our destination management system with access control and IoT connectivity to support faster and efficient journeys for all passengers. With its 41 floors, the 143-meter tower will be the tallest office building in Denmark. The Tower will be integrated into the existing industrial complex – to showcase the roots of the port industry. It will house cultural and business facilities, as well as restaurants

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    Otis Unveils Connected Gen3 Core™ Elevator for North America X FARMINGTON

    Platform brings IoT connectivity, sustainability and passenger comfort to growing market segment Otis Worldwide Corp. (NYSE: OTIS), today introduces the Gen3 Core elevator, the newest member of the Gen3™ family of digitally native elevators, designed specifically for North America’s growing two-to-six story building segment. “The Gen3 Core elevator is a game-changer, providing customers an affordable, sustainable product that brings passenger comfort and the benefits of digital connectivity and predictive services to the low-rise segment,” said Otis Americas President Jim Cramer. “We’re excited to bring this elevator to market now, as the growth of metro cities fuels the need for two-to-six story buildings.”   Built off the proven design and flat-belt technology of Otis’ Gen2® family of elevators, which provide smooth, quiet rides, safety, durability and energy-efficiency, the Gen3 Core is equipped with the Otis ONE™ IoT platform, along with a suite of connected products such as Otis eView™ in-cab screens and customer options for Application Programming Interface (API) integration into tenant apps and other smart building systems. The platform also features enhanced aesthetics and health products such as cab air purifiers and UVC lights. The Gen3 Core will be certified with an Environmental Product Declaration and be manufactured at Otis’ North American Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Florence, South Carolina.

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    Société Generale tower modernisation project nominated for internationally renowned award X FRANCE

    Each year, Elevator World, the leading international media outlet for vertical, horizontal and inclined transportation systems, recognises the most innovative projects in the industry. Otis strives to submit projects from all regions and in all categories for these prestigious awards. Two EMEA projects have been submitted for this 25th edition. 22 Bishopsgate, London - Winner in the New Build Lift category. For more information, click here. Société Générale Towers, Paris - Nominated in the Elevator - Modernisation category. About Société Générale Towers The Société Générale Towers in La Défense, France, were built in 1995 in response to the need of one of France's largest banks to consolidate its 5,400 employees, who at the time were scattered over some 50 different sites, onto a single site. The organisation of work has undergone many changes since then. When Société Générale chose Otis to modernise its entire lift fleet (already Otis units installed by Otis!), it set itself the goal of 'rethinking mobility in its buildings for the future'. The campus consists of two skyscrapers named Chassagne and Alicante, with 36 and 37 floors respectively. It is served by 55 lifts: 32 units (16 in each tower) for transporting passengers to the office and meeting spaces, and another 23 (including 8 lifts) serving the car parks, kitchens and warehouses. The bank now employs 7,100 staff working in its towers. Its aim was to adopt flex office principles to make better and more efficient use of its office space. The upgrade therefore aimed to improve the long-term performance of the lifts and optimise the flow of passengers to reduce waiting times at peak times while coping with an increasing number of building occupants. Otis faced many challenges in carrying out this major modernisation project. The most important of these was to carry out the lift upgrade with minimal disruption to occupants, as the towers remained occupied throughout the work. This meant running the original and upgraded lifts simultaneously, technologies that were more than 20 years apart. Otis teams also assembled the motors inside the machine rooms, a unique and distinctive feature of this project. The upgrade, which began in 2018 and was completed in January 2022, involved all 55 lifts. They were upgraded with Otis SkyRise®, Gen2® and CompassPlus™ technologies. Otis conducted passenger flow studies to understand the traffic in the towers and in the lobby that serves both towers. These studies helped to plan the upgrade with minimal disruption to passengers and to determine the locations for the CompassPlus touch screens. A particular feature of this project was that the SkyRise lift machines could not be delivered fully assembled to the machine rooms due to their size and weight. Designed for new construction projects, these machines are usually delivered to the machine room by crane. For this modernisation, the 24 machines, each weighing four tonnes, were transported in parts and assembled in the narrow machine room. Safety was a major concern when carrying out this modernisation in a busy environment. The approach of retrofitting one lift at a time in each battery was made possible by the use of a safety walkway. This Otis-patented technology was first used in France in 2010 and allows passengers, in the event of an emergency, to move safely from one cabin to another via a safety walkway. This solution is used in high-rise office buildings with "express zones", i.e. floors without landing doors on some shafts, because the cars do not stop there in order to ensure fast and efficient travel to the highest floors. Here's how it works: For a group of three lifts (A, B and C), while car B is being upgraded, cars A and C can continue to operate safely thanks to the safety bridge, which allows passengers to move from car A to car C if car A encounters a problem and stops during its run. Once in car C, passengers can safely move to another floor. Although it was put in place for safety reasons, there were no incidents that required the use of the gangway during the modernisation works. For all these reasons, this modernisation project is a flagship project for the company.

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    Safety Factor X Otis KOREA

    Safety Factor: Otis Korea Elevating the Industry With Safety, Technology Taehong (Terry) Choi accepts the award from the South Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The award reads: “We’re commend you for your contribution to the elevator safety management by faithfully performing your duties.” We take safety seriously at Otis This attitude influences the care, controls and processes taken by our colleagues who install and maintain our equipment – always focused on keeping each other and the riding public safe. Government entities often take notice of this dedication too. Otis Elevator Korea (Otis Korea) was recently recognized for its commitment to safety by the South Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The award, presented to EH&S Associate Director Taehong (Terry) Choi, acknowledges Otis Korea’s contributions to improving safety within the elevator industry. “This award recognizes our commitment to safety, a commitment on behalf of all our colleagues and our partners’ colleagues,” said Terry, a 30-year Otis veteran. “Through their efforts, strictly observing Otis safety rules and actively participating in the many safety culture activities, Otis Korea has had zero fatalities for the past eight years. And Otis Korea has been recognized as the elevator company with the best safety record in Korea.” In addition to a safety culture that emphasizes following specific procedures and rules, Otis colleagues also manage safety directly on the front line. “Not only do managers constantly communicate with their teams about safety, but they also regularly visit project sites to coach field professionals and conduct safety audits,” said Choi. Technology that enhances safety In early March, Otis Korea announced the availability of the Gen3™ digitally connected elevator with Otis ONE™ IoT technology, further strengthening its commitment to safety by leveraging technology like smart remote inspection in the event of a service interruption. Otis ONE also enables our colleagues to access data on our equipment before they head out to a job site. Issues can often be identified and resolved remotely and securely – helping to keep the elevator running safely. A view of the eView in-cab display in the Gen3 elevator Our eView™ in-cab display - available to Gen3 customers – provides passengers with infotainment content such as news, weather and building information, but importantly in the event of an emergency, passengers can connect and receive assistance from an OTISLINE customer representative via video call through the in-cab display – offering peace of mind and assurance while waiting for help to arrive. “At Otis, safety is an Absolute. Our goal is always to prevent shutdowns and emergencies. Gen3 with Otis ONE was designed with the safety of our passengers and our field professionals who service and maintain our equipment in mind. Through IoT-based real time monitoring and predictive maintenance we can identify and address potential issues – often before they happen,” said Mark Seo, Head of Service, Otis Korea.

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    Otis Among ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ Again X UNITED STATES

    Otis Among ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ Again  Fortune magazine named Otis to the prestigious list for second consecutive year. Otis has received the highly coveted recognition as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine, based on an evaluation from more than 3,700 business leaders and industry analysts. Otis moved up 13 spots on the overall list to #226 this year. The company’s highest grades in the industrial machinery category were again quality of management as well as products and services. Otis is among 324 companies to earn the honor this year. “I couldn't be prouder of our colleagues around the globe for their dedication and contributions that make a recognition like this possible,” says Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Abbe Luersman. “As we work to make the world a taller, faster and smarter place to live, I want to share my appreciation with everyone who helps our customers, passengers and communities thrive.” The ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list ranks companies within their respective industry using nine key attributes. Only the highest-ranked companies made the final list from a starting group of about 650 businesses across 27 countries. Otis was also recently recognized as one of the World’s Best Employers and one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes as well as one of America's Most Responsible Companies, as named by Newsweek

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    Otis selects EVCo to convert its Singapore service fleet to electric vehicles X SINGAPORE

    Otis selects EVCo to convert its Singapore service fleet to electric vehicles An initial group of vehicles have been converted to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Otis Singapore plans to convert its full fleet to electric vehicles by 2024. As part of its global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, Otis has committed to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 50% globally by 2030. As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with EVCo to convert Otis fleet vehicles in Singapore to Electric Vehicles. “As a manufacturer and service provider for building equipment and technology globally, Otis is always exploring ways to develop more sustainable solutions that the world needs,” said Grant Mooney, Managing Director, Otis Southeast Asia. “These electric vehicles will provide a more sustainable way for our service professionals to get to and from customer sites as they keep passengers on the move. It is our honor to work with EVCo, a pioneer in end-to-end electric- Mobility-as-a-Service solutions, because they share our vision for a more sustainable future through greener technology.” To date, an initial group of vehicles under Otis subsidiary brands Sigma and 9G have been converted to EVs. Otis Singapore plans to convert its entire fleet to electric vehicles by 2024. Both parties will also work together to build a digital operations platform allowing users to achieve effective operations through route optimization and preventive maintenance of the vehicles. “EVCo is committed to supporting customers with their vehicle electrification journey and decarbonization goals – from the assessment of fleet mobility needs and provision of cost-effective electric vehicles to the seamless integration of data-driven operating systems,” shared Fuji Foo, Managing Director, EVCo. “We are delighted to collaborate with Otis as we contribute to a greener and more sustainable land transport sector in Singapore.” Under the agreement, both parties will also work together to build a digital operations platform allowing users to utilize data and achieve effective operations through route optimization and preventive maintenance of the vehicles. In addition, to demonstrate its support for Singapore’s Electric Vehicle Campaign ‘Power EVery Move’, Otis has included the campaign logo on its fleet of vehicles. Launched by the Land Transport Authority in 2022, the EV campaign aims to support Singapore’s 2030 Green Plan by raising awareness of EVs and their benefits to owners and the environment, and how we can adopt responsible and gracious sharing practices of charging infrastructure. This effort in Singapore is part of a global initiative by Otis to reduce emissions from its fleet, and joins similar projects in Europe and North America. In addition to integrating electric and hybrid vehicles into its fleet, Otis is committed to various initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint as part of the company’s global ESG goals. These include Environment & Impact goals to: - Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 - Reach carbon neutrality for factory electricity by 2030 - Achieve 100% factory eligibility for zero-waste-to-landfill certification by 2025 - Achieve ISO 14001 certification for all factories by 2025, which has been accomplished Otis also aims to reduce the lifecycle environmental impacts of our products through innovation. Our Gen2 elevator, now standard with the ReGen drive, is up to 75% more efficient than conventional systems without regenerative drives. To learn more about ESG at Otis, visit https://www.otis.com/en/sg/our-company/esg.