Nippon Otis selected to modernize and install touchless buttons in Sapporo Factory elevators

Nippon Otis Elevator Company will modernize two elevators in the Sapporo Factory, a large commercial complex Hokkaido, Japan, and install touchless buttons with infrared sensors in the elevators. Nippon Otis Elevator Company is the Japanese subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service.

The Sapporo Factory is a large commercial complex built on the site of the former Sapporo Brewery, which had its roots in the brewery founded by Hokkaido's pioneering envoys in 1876. The seven buildings of the Sapporo Factory, featuring brick architecture from the factory days and huge atriums, have about 160 retail outlets and restaurants.

Being one of the popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido, the Sapporo Factory recognized the importance of their visitors’ safety and wellbeing. On that note, they decided to modernize their elevators and install touchless buttons with infrared sensors as part of their COVID-19 infection prevention measures. By installing touchless buttons, it is possible to call the elevator, open and close the doors, and select the destination floor without touching the buttons by bringing a finger up to 2 cm in front of the infrared sensor.

“Health & safety is a top priority for Otis. We are honored to support Sapporo Factory’s health protocols by installing our innovative touchless solutions as part of this modernization project,” said Thibault Lefebure, President, Nippon Otis. “These enhancements will enable visitors to reach their destination with more comfort and a peace of mind.”

Nippon Otis will continue to focus on the development of innovative solutions to meet the various needs of our customers.

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