Otis To Upgrade 46 Elevators for China Residential Renewal Project

Otis will upgrade 46 elevators to Gen3^TM Comfort units in the Run Win community of Harbin City, China, as part of a bond-funded residential renewal project, Otis Chair, CEO and President Judy Marks said during an April 22 earnings call. The contract represents the first nationwide implementation of the Gen3 Comfort model since Otis launched it at the eighth China International Import Expo in 2025, she said. Aligning with China's good-housing standards, Gen3 Comfort elevators are elderly-friendly with full-height mirrors to enhance spatial awareness, bright LED lighting to improve visibility, increased cab height for a more spacious and comfortable ride and smart cameras to enhance safety, Marks observed. The elevators are also equipped with regenerative drives and the Otis ONE^TM Internet of Things platform to provide real-time predictive maintenance.