Otis Receives Guinness World Records™ Title for Tallest Elevator at Tianjin 117
PR Newswire•06/11/2026•06:12 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Otis will supply all 266 elevators and escalators for Tianjin 117.
- ➤Two Otis elevators received Guinness title at 597.2-meter Tianjin 117.
- ➤Tianjin 117 scheduled for completion by end of 2027.
- ➤Project includes 50 double-deck and three super-double-deck Otis elevators.
- ➤Three super-double-deck elevators will reach 10 meters per second and 463-meter rise.
Expert Statements
Judy Marks, Chair, CEO & President of Otis
“Supertall buildings express what people can achieve through ambition, ingenuity and engineering, and they become defining features of the cities around them.”
Judy Marks, Chair, CEO & President of Otis
“The Guinness World Records recognition at Tianjin 117 demonstrates the capabilities of Otis' advanced high-rise elevator technology and the expertise of the teams who install and service it. Having visited the building during its construction, I am proud to see this record achievement earn this distinction.”
Sally Loh, President of Otis Greater China
“Extraordinarily tall buildings depend on extraordinary vertical transportation. Tianjin 117 demonstrates what is possible by combining Otis' engineering, design and manufacturing leadership and top-notch field execution.”
Sally Loh, President of Otis Greater China
“We are proud to work with Tianjin 117 to set a new world record – advancing what's possible in our industry while delivering on what matters most: safety, reliability and efficiency.”
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Otis to supply all 266 elevators and escalators for the 117-story supertall tower in China
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