Otis introduces Gen3™ elevator modernisation solutions in EMEA

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Enables building owners to improve the safety and reliability of their elevators and provide better passenger experience.Suitable for elevators already equipped with belts; and offers options to transition rope-based systems to coated steel belt-based systems.GENEVA, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the global leader in the manufacture, installation, service and modernisation of elevators and escalators, today announced the introduction of Otis Gen3 MOD solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Otis Gen3 MOD solutions are already available in the U.S., Canada and Asia.These solutions enable building owners to update their vertical mobility systems with the digitally native Otis Gen3 elevator platform for modernisation projects, helping extend equipment lifespan while improving performance, reliability and passenger experience compared to their existing systems.There are more than six million elevators in use in Europe today. In many European countries, more than half of these are over 25 years old1, while building managers begin considering modernisation when equipment reaches 15 to 20 years of service. Otis Gen3 MOD is Otis' next-generation elevator modernisation solution designed to upgrade existing systems to align with the latest safety regulations of the relevant region and updated technologies.All Otis Gen3 MOD solutions are powered by Otis' signature technologies, giving customers flexibility to choose the scope and pace of their elevator modernisation.The Otis Gen3 MOD solutions can upgrade legacy belt systems and facilitate the transition from traditional rope systems to Otis' patented coated steel belt technology, an innovation that delivers smooth rides and quiet operation. Otis experts will guide you through every step – from early planning to installation and ongoing service.Further enhancing modernisation value, Otis Gen3 MOD solutions are compatible with Otis Viva™ solutions – a purpose-built set of elevator features that improve safety, reliability and offer more instinctive operation features for aging populations. As global populations continue to age, accessible and reliable mobility solutions are increasingly necessary. Together, Gen3 MOD and Otis Viva solutions help building owners and decision makers enhance accessibility and reliability of their equipment."Modernisation i...

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