Elevator is first of three on site to be modernized with new Otis elevators "The new elevator is more than a way up, it's a symbol of where we're headed," said Ron Sevart, Space Needle President & CEO ...

Farmington-based Otis Worldwide has built a new, floor-to-ceiling glass elevator for Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. The first of three custom Otis SkyRise sightseeing elevators debuted at the 605-foot ...

Otis Worldwide showcased its commitment to innovation with the launch of its new double-deck glass elevator system at the Space Needle. These enhancements underscore the company's historical ties and ...

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Otis Gen2 elevators revolutionized the elevator industry with patented steel-coated belts and a space-saving design, quiet ride and energy-efficient operation. The REM elevators feature glass elevator ...

Otis elevators are in the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s tallest building at 2,722 ft. Image © Emaar properties. But it was Otis' elevator that would allow for ...

Last week German conglomerate and elevator-maker ThyssenKrupp unveiled the 21st-century equivalent of Roald Dahl’s the Great Glass Elevator. MULTI doesn’t quite blast into space, but the cable-less ...

SEATTLE, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new, double-deck glass elevator from Otis opened for its first rides to passengers Friday as part of a new experience at the iconic Space Needle. Visitors to ...