The Way to Green(TM) Spans Manufacturing, Operations, Products and Services
FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced a major global environmental program, The Way to Green(TM), which spans every aspect of its operations, from design and manufacturing to products and end-of-life recycling. Designed to significantly enhance the company's commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, The Way to Green encompasses improved products and services that reduce energy consumption and offer optimum performance, as well as energy-saving manufacturing processes that help reduce the company's carbon footprint. The Way to Green will constantly encourage environmental awareness among Otis' 60,000 global employees, while also spurring the company's vast network of suppliers and customers to embrace environmentally sensitive practices.
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"As a worldwide leader, Otis has been working hard to establish a direction for our industry that preserves the planet for future generations," said Didier Michaud-Daniel, president of Otis Elevator Company. "We have introduced energy-efficient products and established two sustainable manufacturing sites, while reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Today, we underscore Otis' steadfast commitment to show customers and suppliers The Way To Green by continuing to set aggressive goals, maintain our innovative edge and foster a strong culture of continuous improvement and efficiency."
As a multi-faceted, 'end-to-end' initiative, The Way to Green integrates and builds upon the company's significant accomplishments to date, which include:
Products and services
Operations and manufacturing
More than 200,000 Gen2 elevator systems, covering a wide range of applications, have been sold to date, making it the fastest selling product in Otis company history. Notable installments of the system include Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building) and Shanghai World Financial Center.
"Otis' global presence and growth will enable The Way to Green to generate immediate and continuing environmental benefits for the thousands of markets we serve," explained Michaud-Daniel. "Working with our employees, suppliers and customers, we look forward to continuously improving our environmental technologies and practices in the years to come."
About Otis Elevator Company
Otis Elevator Company is the world's largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products including elevators, escalators and moving walkways. With headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut, Otis employs 60,000 people, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains over 1.7 million elevators and escalators worldwide. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.
CONTACT:
Melanie Rener
Manager
Public Relations & Communications
Otis Elevator Company
+1-860-676-6219
melanie.rener@otis.com
Roberto Lebron
Director
Client Services
CooperKatz for Otis Elevator Company
+1-917-595-3035
rlebron@cooperkatz.com