Grand Palais Accessibility Project Earns Otis Special Jury Prize

• The Grand Palais accessibility project, carried out by Otis, received the Jury’s Special Mention Award at the 2026 Trophées de l’Ascenseur, organized by the French Elevator Association
• This award recognizes a complex modernization project that improved the monument’s accessibility while preserving its architectural heritage

Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, service and modernization company, has received a special jury prize at the 2026 Trophées de l’Ascenseur for its contribution to the transformation of the Grand Palais in Paris as part of an extensive restoration and modernization program.

From the earliest stages of the project, Otis teams provided their technical expertise to design and integrate vertical transportation solutions tailored to the constraints of this historic monument.

In total, 51 custom-built elevator systems were installed, including 12 elevators specially designed to facilitate access for people with limited mobility, thereby helping to make the entire building more accessible to all visitors.

Originally built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition, the Grand Palais underwent a major renovation to meet the needs and requirements of the 21st century. Improving accessibility was one of the primary aims of this transformation.

This award recognizes the remarkable work of the Otis teams involved in this exceptional modernization project, said Augustin Poisson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Otis Western Europe. Our client set two objectives for us: to improve accessibility at the Grand Palais for all visitors while respecting the unique architectural identity of this historic Parisian landmark. This achievement would not have been possible without the close collaboration of all involved, whose expertise and commitment were essential to this collective success. We are proud to have helped make this iconic venue more accessible through custom-designed solutions.

About Otis

Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation, service and modernization of elevators and escalators, we move 2.5 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.5 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 45,000 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, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.