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Otis Launches Flexible Elevator Modernization Packages for North America
There are more than 1 million elevators in use across the U.S. and Canada, including many that are at least 20 years old – posing a risk of operational challenges and frustration for building owners and passengers in the event of an unplanned shutdown.
About this update from Otis Worldwide Corporation
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