TIANJIN, China, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A luxurious
new Marriott hotel being built in Xiamen, southeast China has selected Otis elevators and
escalators. Otis, the world's leading manufacturer and maintainer
of people-moving products, including elevators, escalators and
moving walkways, is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:
UTX).
The 147-meter Xiamen EDITION hotel will be a stunning extension
to Marriott's worldwide portfolio of EDITION-brand boutique hotels.
It will deploy 30 Otis elevators and escalators, including seven
SkyRise™ high-rise elevators that will operate at speeds of up to 6
meters per second and deliver enhanced comfort for passengers. The
units will be provided by Otis Elevator (China) Co. Ltd., a local Otis
entity.
"As one of the world's leading hotel groups, Marriott has
exceptionally high standards. Otis is proud to have worked closely
with Marriott on many projects around the world," said Luis Molina, president, Otis Elevator
(China) Investment Co., Ltd. "We
look forward to continuing our efforts to deliver premium
experiences to guests in support of Marriott's growth in
China."
About Otis
Otis is the world's leading manufacturer
and maintainer of people-moving products, including elevators,
escalators and moving walkways. Founded more than 160 years ago by
the inventor of the safety elevator, Otis offers products and
services through its companies in more than 200 countries and
territories. Otis is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading
provider to the aerospace and building systems industries
worldwide. For more information, visit www.otis.com.
Contact:
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Katy
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860-674-3047
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