OTIS

Featured on header: Yogya Toserba, Sukabumi

OTIS is the world's largest elevator manufacturer, and the second largest manufacturer of escalators in the world. It was the first company to introduce escalator for the first time at the World's Fair event in Paris, France in the early 1900s.

OTIS first installed escalator in Indonesia around the late 1960s or early 1970s, becoming the second company to install escalators in the country after Hitachi (1966).

It is currently represented by PT. Citas Otis Elevator since 1992 (previously PT. Citas Engineering, 1965-1992)

1970s

Standard 1970s OTIS escalators have distinctive pattern on the landing covers, with a small "OTIS" word on it. Balustrades could be a standard glass, or stainless steel (the latter is rare). There is no known name for this particular escalator model.

By the mid or late 1970s, this model received an updated landing cover pattern with a new "stretched" OTIS logo that would be used until the 1990s.

Known installations:

• Djakarta Theater, Jakarta (1970)

• Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta (1974)

• Grand Duta Merlin, Jakarta (no longer exist)

• Tunjungan Market, Surabaya (1979, derelict)

1980s-1990s

"1980s flat ends"

This type has landing covers with a line pattern and a distinctive "stretched" OTIS logo. Skirts and handrail ends are usually black. It is estimated to be produced from the late 1970s until around the 1990s. The model name is assumed to be 506.

Known installations:

• Globe Plaza, Pasar Baru, Jakarta

• Plaza Parahyangan, Bandung

• Borobudur Plaza, Yogyakarta

• Matahari Kebondalem, Purwokerto

• Tunjungan Plaza 1, Surabaya (1986, replaced into Schindler 9300 in 2020)

• Genteng Baru Market, Surabaya

"Pre-NCE"

This type looks similar to the "flat ends" type but with "pre-NCE" angled handrail ends that would later be used on the NCE-506 and LINK models in the late 1990s and 2000s. It is possible that this is an early version of NCE-506, or a "transition" between the "flat ends" and NCE-506 model.

This type is extremely rare, with only one known unit has been found in Yogya Toserba in Sukabumi.

506 SL (Slimline)

506 SL ("SL" means Slimline) is a lightweight version of the 506 type[1], produced between the late 1980s and early 1990s. This type has a distinctive design with dark grey colored angled handrail ends and a small screen on one of the ends with a red dotted "OTIS" word on it. It is estimated that this type was manufactured in Europe (probably Germany) as it is often seen in Europe.

This type is extremely rare in Indonesia, with only two places have been confirmed to have this type.

Known installations:

• Istana Pasar Baru, Jakarta (1989)

• Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel (extension wing), Jakarta (1989)

• Toko Esa Mokan, Jakarta (derelict)

Moving walks

1990s OTIS moving walks are extremely rare. As of 2022, Jakarta Convention Center is the only place having this type. They are also one of the first moving walks in Indonesia. They can be found in the underground passage linking the convention center and the Sultan Hotel.

They use the same design as the 1990s "flat ends" escalators.

2000s

LINK (2000s)

LINK is an OTIS escalator model manufactured in China since the 2000s, and it looks very similar to the NCE 506 type sold in Europe and North America. This model is extremely rare in Indonesia.

In the late 2010s, it was re-introduced to the Indonesian market after having been removed from the product line.

Known installations:

• Plaza Pinangsia, Jakarta

• ITC BSD, Serpong, Tangerang, Banten

• Cascade Factory Outlet, Bandung (2006)

• D Fashion Garment Store, Bandung (formerly Renaritti and Jessejames Factory Outlet)

Moving walks (JET / JEF)

JET / JEF were OTIS's moving walk models which have been discontinued. Not much is known about them but they were sold in Indonesia in the 2000s[2].

Unknown model

This particular escalator appears to be an economical model and was manufactured in the 2000s in China. It has a more basic appearance and a different OTIS logo. No model name is known for this type.

Known installations:

• Rasuna Epicentrum, Jakarta (2008)

• Citywalk Sudirman, Jakarta

• Pasar Baru Square, Jakarta

• The Mansion at Kemang, Jakarta (2008)

• Oakwood Premier Cozmo, Jakarta

• The Stones Legian, Bali (2009)

• Depo Bangunan, Denpasar, Bali (2011)

2010s

XO-508

XO-508 is a standard escalator model manufactured by Xizi Otis and later Otis Electric in China[3], and was sold from the late 2000s or early 2010s until the late 2010s. It looks very similar to LINK and NCE-506. Most of the OTIS escalators installed in Indonesia throughout the 2010s are of this model.

This model is no longer offered in Indonesia since the early 2020s and was replaced by the new LINK model.

Known installations:

• Millennium Centennial Tower, Jakarta

• Mall Taman Anggrek, Jakarta

• Harmoni Exchange, Jakarta

• CIBIS NINE, Jakarta

• AEON Mall Jakarta Garden City, Jakarta (2015)

• AEON Mall BSD City, Serpong, Tangerang, Banten (2014)

• Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - Terminal 1 and 2, Cengkareng, Banten (2013)

• Grand Galaxy Park, Bekasi

• New Yogyakarta International Airport, Yogyakarta

• Transmart Pekalongan, Pekalongan (2018)

XO21NP

XO21NP is a heavy duty escalator model from Xizi Otis (now Otis Electric), designed for public transport and places with high demand traffic[4]. It is a rare model in Indonesia. This model is no longer sold in Indonesia.

Known installations:

• MRT Jakarta (North-South line stations), Jakarta (2017-2019)

• Transmart Pekalongan, Pekalongan (2018)

CONNEX8300

CONNEX8300 is a very rare model, manufactured by Express Elevator Co., Ltd. in China. So far this model can be found in Ruko Times Square (Paramount Land), Tangerang, Banten.

XOP

XOP is OTIS's current moving walk model sold in Indonesia since the 2010s, manufactured by Xizi Otis and later Otis Electric in China[4].

Known installations:

• Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - Terminal 2, Cengkareng, Banten (2013, replacement from 1991 CNIM units)

• New Yogyakarta International Airport, Yogyakarta

• Armada Town Square, Magelang

• Transmart Pekalongan, Pekalongan (2018)

• Icon Bali, Denpasar, Bali (2023)

• Kualanamu International Airport (airside), Medan (2013)

2020s-present

LINK (2020s)

In the late 2010s or early 2020s, OTIS reintroduced the LINK escalator model after having been discontinued in the late 2000s. It is a standard escalator model for commercial application and is currently manufactured by OTIS China in Zhejiang, China.

Known installations:

• Several TransJakarta bus stops, Jakarta:

  • Bundaran HI Astra

  • Tosari

  • Dukuh Atas

  • Juanda

  • Cikoko St Cawang

  • Velbak

• Summarecon Mall Bandung, Bandung (2022)

• Icon Bali, Denpasar, Bali (2023)

515NPE

515NPE is a heavy duty type escalator model designed for public transport facilities and other places with high traffic. This model is currently produced by OTIS China in Zhejiang, China, similar to the new LINK model.

Known installations:

• Manggarai Station, Jakarta (2023, Exit A)

References

[1] "Produits nouveaux". Ingénieurs et architectes suisses,  no. 20, 25 September 1986, page B 86 (via E-Periodica) (article in French)

[2] "MovingWalkProduct1" - Lift Otis - Indonesia (via Wayback Machine)

[3] XO-508 brochure (2013 edition) (archived)

[4] XOP brochure (archived)