Otis Brazil Completes Modernization at Christ the Redeemer; Begins Phase 2

Otis Brazil, part of Otis Worldwide Corp., has completed comprehensive technical upgrades to the three elevators that connect visitors who access Alto Corcovado through the Corcovado Train to see Christ the Redeemer, a monument located in the Tijuca National Park, in Rio de Janeiro. Otis installed the original elevators and escalators at Christ the Redeemer in 2003 and has maintained them ever since. Now, Otis is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of both systems to enhance performance, durability and accessibility for visitors. Otis will also install four new escalators and two inclined elevators at the iconic site, further enhancing accessibility to the world-renowned monument. The execution of this improvement project is commissioned by the concessionaire Trem do Corcovado, based on a revitalization plan established by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation, which manages the National Park. The three Otis Gen2^® elevators that transport visitors to and from different levels of Alto Corcovado have undergone a comprehensive modernization, including replacement of machinery and controls, as well as installation of new signage, fixtures and buttons. Now, the escalators that carry visitors up the monument will be replaced with four new Otis Public Escalators, designed for durability in outdoor environments, as well as two inclined elevators customized specifically for this project. These inclined elevators will provide important accessibility for passengers with limited mobility, who may not have previously been able to access the monument by escalator or stairs. This year marks the 120th anniversary of Otis operations in Brazil.