Otis [company] - Otis

Japanese: オーチス[会社] - おーちす
Otis [company] - Otis

...The company adopted its current name in 1975. The main Pratt & Whitney Group produces engines and replacement parts for aircraft such as the Boeing 747, DC10, and F16 fighter jets, as well as liquid and solid fuel rocket boosters. In addition, the group also includes Otis Elevator Co., the number one elevator manufacturer in the United States; Sikorsky Aircraft, a helicopter manufacturer; Norden, an electric gear manufacturer; Carrier, the number one air conditioner manufacturer in the United States; Essex, a wire and cable manufacturer; Dynel Electronics, a marine radar manufacturer; Mostek, a semiconductor manufacturer; Ambac, a diesel engine manufacturer; and Building Systems, which provides computerized energy management and communication systems for commercial buildings. Sales are divided as follows: Pratt & Whitney 27%, Carrier 23%, Otis 22%, aviation systems 15%, and auto parts 13% (1994).

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Otis Company" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…75年現社名となる。主力のPratt & Whitneyグループでは,ボーイング747やDC10,F16戦闘機などの航空機用のエンジンおよび交換部品,液体および固体燃料用ロケット・ブースターなどを生産するほか,全米第1位のエレベーター・メーカー,オーチス社Otis Elevator Co.,ヘリコプター製造のシコルスキー社Sikorsky Aircraft,電動ギアのNorden,全米第1位のエアコン・メーカー,キャリア社Carrier,ワイヤ・ケーブルのEssex,船舶用レーダーのDynel Electronics,半導体のMostek,ディーゼルエンジンのAmbac,商業ビル用にコンピューターによるエネルギー管理と通信システムを提供するBuilding Systemsなどが傘下にある。売上構成はプラット・アンド・ホイットニー社27%,キャリア社23%,オーチス社22%のほか航空システム15%,自動車部品13%(1994)。…

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