Showing posts with label United Technologies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label United Technologies. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Business: United Technologies extends reach of corporate advertising

Hartford, Conn. (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today announced an extension of its corporate advertising campaign, known as "Cross Section," with a new long-copy, small-space format designed initially to run exclusively opposite the editorial page in targeted financial, business and thought leader publications. The new ads, which will begin to run Wednesday, April 2, and continue for 13 consecutive Wednesdays, provide a deeper, richer look into the sustainable processes, products and philosophy of United Technologies Corporation.

UTC's "Cross Section" campaign won IR Magazine's "Best Corporate Advertising" award in 2007.

Each small-space ad, which will feature the hand-drawn artwork of UTC products and technologies used in its current campaign, addresses important issues of the day from sustainability and leadership to innovation and quality. The ads feature statements by UTC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George David, and UTC President and Chief Operating Officer Louis Chenevert.

"UTC has a richness and depth of performance seen most graphically in its 20 per cent reduction of energy consumption since 1997 while doubling revenues during the same period," said Nancy T. Lintner, UTC vice president, communications. "The new long-copy ads allow UTC, through the vision and voice of our leadership, to provide a complete picture of the company's sustained commitment to performance."

The print ads encourage the reader to view additional material online at www.utc.com/leadership

"UTC has always brought big ideas to every place they do business," said Lee Garfinkel, chairman and chief creative officer, DDB New York. "This campaign allows us to demonstrate just how passionate UTC's leadership is about larger global issues as well as innovative technologies."

Additionally, UTC will expand its "Cross Section" advertising campaign later this month into China, with print ads in Beijing and Shanghai. DDB Worldwide, the New York-based advertising firm, developed both campaigns.

"The ads, adapted specifically for the China market, communicate the company's growth and presence in the country," Lintner said. "The campaign defines how UTC's energy-efficient products meet the fast growing needs of a rapidly urbanizing and increasingly environmentally-aware China."

UTC's China revenues last year exceeded $2 billion. UTC entered the Chinese market in 1888 thought its Otis Elevator unit.

DDB Worldwide's New York and Shanghai offices worked with UTC to modify U.S. "Cross Section" ads with regionally appropriate and culturally relevant details.

The ad campaign includes a new Web page, www.utc.com/curious cn, and newspaper and magazine ads in Beijing and Shanghai.

Contacts:
Tom Downie
Amy Cheronis
United Technologies Corp. DDB
(860) 728-7012
(312) 493-9949
SOURCE: United Technologies Corp.
CONTACT: Tom Downie of United Technologies Corp.,
+1-860-728-7012; or
Amy Cheronis for United Technologies Corp.,
+1-312-493-9949
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Web site: http://www.utc.com/curious/cn
http://www.utc.com/leadership
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Friday, March 21, 2008

Otis wins landmark Trump Tower in Toronto

Farmington, Conn., (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), was awarded a contract valued at more than USD 10 million to provide elevators for the landmark 60-story Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto.

When completed, the Trump International Hotel & Tower will be the tallest residential building in Canada. It will feature 261 luxury hotel condominiums, 118 condominium residences and a concierge-attended sky lobby on the 31st level.

"We are proud to bring on board a worldwide leader like Otis," said Val Levitan, president and CEO of Talon International Development Inc., co-developer of the project. "With its wealth of experience and innovative technologies, it is simply the only elevator manufacturer capable of matching the standards we expect for our property."

Otis will provide a mix of Elevonic(R) 411 gearless, geared and Gen2(R) elevator systems. Gearless elevators are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than conventional drive systems, while the Gen2 system is up to 50 percent more energy efficient and 70 percent smaller than conventional systems. In addition, the Gen2 system provides many other benefits. Its flat, polyurethane-coated steel belts and gearless machine do not require any additional lubrication, making the system cleaner for the environment. The patented flat-belt drive technology virtually eliminates vibration, providing passengers a smooth, quiet ride and improved overall comfort. Flat belts enable a more compact elevator system, eliminating the need for a machine room and offering greater flexibility in building design.

Otis is also providing its EMS Panorama(TM) system, a Web-based application that enables building staff to monitor, control, report on and manage a full range of operational-critical elevator functions from any computer with an Internet connection. With this system, building staff can monitor elevator performance, security, traffic patterns, key equipment events and many other critical functions.

"We have had a very successful history with Trump properties, and we are pleased that our leading technology and environmentally responsible products have been selected for this landmark project," said Otis President Ari Bousbib.

Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto, is a joint venture between Donald J. Trump and Talon International Development Inc. Located at the corner of Bay and Adelaide in the heart of Toronto's financial district, the tower represents ultra-luxury living and features the only five-star hotel condominiums available for purchase in Toronto. The building was designed by the renowned Toronto-based firm Zeidler Partnership Architects.

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 63,000 people worldwide, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains 1.6 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.

SOURCE Otis Elevator Company
CONTACT: Elizabeth Young,
Manager,
Communications of Otis Elevator Company,
+1-860-676-5103, Elizabeth.Young@Otis.com
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Web site: http:/www.otis.com
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Otis wins record award in Europe

Farmington, Conn., (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), won a contract valued at US$74 million with ECE Europa Bau- & Projektmanagement GmbH to supply and install elevators, escalators and moving walkways for 19 shopping centers planned throughout Europe.

ECE, the leading developer of urban shopping centers in Europe, is developing the 19 centers in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine. The majority of the units Otis will provide consist of escalators and Gen2(R) machine-roomless elevator systems with flat belt technology (http://www.otisgen2.com). The Gen2 elevator's patented flat, polyurethane-coated steel belt requires no additional lubrication, making it more efficient and cleaner for the environment. In addition, the Gen2 system incorporates gearless permanent magnet motors, reducing energy usage by up to 50 percent compared to conventional systems.

"We have chosen Otis because of its innovative elevator systems and a successful cooperation in the past," said Jens Kohlmorgen, managing director of ECE Europa Bau- & Projektmanagement. "Furthermore, Otis delivers high value for the money."

In 2004, ECE Europa Bau- & Projektmanagement awarded Otis US$22 million in contracts for eight new shopping malls in Austria and several other Eastern European countries and these installations have been completed.

"We are grateful ECE has chosen Otis for these 19 shopping centers," said Otis President Ari Bousbib. "This series of projects is a clear indication of the continued vitality of these high-growth European economies."

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 63,000 people, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains 1.6 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.

The ECE Group has 94 shopping centers under management in Germany, Turkey, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria, Greece and Qatar. These comprise a combined retail space of 2.9 million square meters (31,215,340 square feet) and are home to about 10,000 tenants. Another 27 shopping centers are currently under construction or in the planning stage.

SOURCE Otis Elevator Company
CONTACT: Elizabeth Young,
Manager, Communications of Otis Elevator Company,
+1-860-676-5103,
Elizabeth.Young@Otis.com Photo:
NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080226NETU011
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Web site: http://www.otis.com
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