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SPECIAL FOCUS-ELEVATORS & ESCALATORS sustainable efciency over the whole life TESTING EFFICIENCY Developers hence need to be more alert and cycle of each and every product. A very common and dominant fallacy employ elevator consultants right from the The growing prominence of energy currently existing in the Indian construction conceptual stage of a project. efcient and technically superior vertical domain, according to leading vertical While the government is aggressively transportation systems has also introduced a consultants is the lack of understanding by pushing for smart infrastructure the new concept of ‘Smart Elevators’ worldwide. builders and developers on elevator designs. real question today is: Can the vertical Demand for energy efficient solutions, “Effectiveness of any elevating system transportation systems being installed in enhanced security, and demand for depends on the balance of maintaining buildings and infrastructure projects be improving the standards of the individuals all internal and external considered ‘Smart’? “We are being very have resulted in the development of the elements irrespective of un-smart on the basic requirement of smart elevator systems and modernisation having a good design or using elevating systems. For example if a market. Energy efciency and centralised a good product,” opines building project turns to be one of such controls are today the driving factors Tak Mathews a leading smart initiatives and if the person has to in elevator automation. The increased vertical transportation wait for hours to use the elevation systems performance oriented demand approach consultant. – the question is, is such a structure smart has today raised the scope for elevator According to Unadkat, the first and enough? A clear understanding needs to be and escalator systems guaranteeing better foremost challenge afecting the elevator brought in especially in understanding the controls, higher speed, and reduction in and escalator industry despite the product guidelines related to elevator and escalator operating cost and requires special attention quality is the lack of awareness about systems in the smart cities,” observes with respect to the various components such the importance of design elements. Mathews. as sensors, motors, lighting, door access, “Builders and developers, till today, are While the industry remains optimistic operating panels, and mechanical system. mostly depended on the opinions from about evolving opportunities, it also According to a recent report by Markets and architects and planners. They often looks forward to proactive support from Markets, the Smart Elevator technology is neglect the involvement of specialised the stakeholders in the infrastructure expected to generate revenue to the tune of consultants who can assist in areas like and construction business to achieve a more than $16 billion by 2018. vertical transportation,” says Unadkat. qualitative growth. u WE StRivE to LocALLY dESign And mAnufActuRE quALitY PRoductS foR indiA says SEBI JOSEPH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY INDIA On manufacturing units: Otis India’s one of the largest single contracts in the history of the Indian elevator manufacturing facility commenced and escalator industry. Our other key project was awarded by the operation in Bengaluru in 1995. Co- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in 2013. Otis has been located within the factory is Otis’ R&D contracted to supply and install 222 escalators (520NPE-L model) center, which has signifcantly expanded for phase III of the Delhi Metro project. We have experience as a its engineering capacity in recent years. Te major vertical transportation supplier to metro systems worldwide. factory also has a new test tower, which stands In fact, our experience with the Taipei Metro System, Shanghai at a height of 51.2 meters with the ability to Metro Line 6, Singapore East-West metro line, Tianjin Subway, test up to six elevators at a time. Te test tower Beijing South Railway station and others will all help in delivering includes mechanical and electrical test labs that are equipped with the best solutions for this prestigious project. high-end test equipment and stafed by a strong technical team. Te technically rich workforce and equipment ensures that all our new On future growth plans and product additions: Otis recognises the products are tested and certifed to stringent Otis safety, quality and opportunity India presents and our presence here is a top priority for reliability standards. Te expanded facility will enable Otis India to us. Poised for the growth that the country ofers, we at Otis India produce a wider range of smart, energy-efcient products localised recently tripled the size and doubled the manufacturing capacity of for the Indian residential and commercial segments. Te factory our Bengaluru factory. Te factory is also gearing up to ofer high- is primarily a Gen2™facility and is currently pursuing the IGBC speed elevators. Reiterating our commitment to Indian customers, gold certifcation. A total of over `100 crore was invested towards we strive to locally design and manufacture quality products for expansion of the facility. India’s unique needs. Te Gen2™ Infnity, manufactured at our Bengaluru facility, is the On metro and mono rail projects: Otis was awarded the elevators latest addition to our product line. Tis high speed (1.75 meters per and escalators contract for Hyderabad Metro Rail Project by L&T second) elevator will cater to mid-rise residential buildings, which Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd. Otis will supply and install 670 units are fast becoming a common feature across smaller cities in the of elevators and escalators for the project. Of the total 670, there country today. We have also introduced an eService platform for will be 260 Gen2™ Premier elevators and 410 520NPE escalators its customers. Tis service allows the customers who have inked installed in more than 65 metro stations, workshops and other an existing maintenance contract with Otis to view their elevator buildings at depots. Tis is a landmark achievement for Otis, as it is portfolio servicing details around the clock. u 54 construction opportunities|sEPTEMBER 2015