Otis Brazil Selected to Modernize Elevators at Iconic Christ the Redeemer Monument

Otis Brazil has been selected to modernize the three elevators that provide access to the iconic Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro. The elevators will undergo a technological revitalization, including replacement of machines and controllers, new signage, fixtures and buttons. Otis Brazil is part of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), a global leader in the manufacture, installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators.

The Gen2^® elevators carry visitors to the feet of the monument. Otis originally installed them in 2003, along with four outdoor escalators, and has maintained them all since then. Now it is time to modernize the elevators with updated technology, enhancing performance while maintaining access to the historic site.

“Otis is proud to safely move millions of passengers each year to Christ the Redeemer and the outstanding views and experiences it makes possible,” said Álvaro Netto, Managing Director, Otis Brazil. “Modernizing this equipment will help preserve this historic site and ensure it can continue to meet the demands of increased foot traffic with enhanced accessibility. We look forward to continuing to work with the team responsible for this iconic, world-renowned monument to ensure ongoing visitor access during the modernization and to keep the equipment in good working order afterwards with our maintenance services.”

The modernization of the three elevators will be carried out in phases: Each elevator will undergo revitalization and will be completed one at a time, ensuring that the other two remain in operation to transport passengers.

The Gen2 family of elevators are Otis’ bestselling elevators. The Gen2 elevator replaces conventional ropes with coated steel belts, improving ride quality, reducing energy consumption and eliminating the need for an elevator machine room.

To learn more visit our Christ the Redeemer project page. To learn more about elevator modernization, including scalable packages offered by Otis, visit https://www.otis.com/en/us/products-services/products/modernization-upgrades.

About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.