<div><em>The localised design and cost structure will help UTC leverage its new integrated technology capabilities, writes<strong> C H Unnikrishnan </strong></em><br><br><br>US-engineering technology giant and maker of OTIS elevators and Carrier air conditioners United Technologies Corporation is eyeing the integrated building technology solutions as the next biggest growth opportunity in India. The multinational group, which is into building and industry systems and aerospace technology, is also focusing on creating a brand image of United Technology instead of the traditional model of promoting the individual product brands, many of which are household names in the country. The new focus is mainly based on its innovative technologies in the area of smart buildings and new generation industry campuses. </div><div> </div><div>"We wanted to introduce several new generation technologies in the smart building concept, an area that is fast emerging in India," said Ross B Shuster, President, Asia, UTC Building And Industrial Systems.</div><div> </div><div>According to Shuster, the localised design and cost structure will help leveraging its new integrated technology capabilities in the market, where it is already a leader in the building and industrial systems with individual products.</div><div> </div><div> UTC building and industrial systems is currently a leading provider of elevators, escalators, fire safety, security, building automation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems among others in India. The new services that it started focusing now in the market includes technology solutions that promote safer, smarter and sustainable buildings. </div><div> </div><div>"An increasing urbanisation in India and related new infrastructure projects including smart cities, metro rail, airport modernisation are some the key growth opportunities that makes India a key market for us," said Shuster in an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld on Wednesday. </div><div> </div><div>UTC had recently restructured its building and industrial systems business to make it more agile and nimble in India. The company, which has already started a new division for integrated building systems to work closely with their clients on enhancing communication between each building system – lighting, air-conditioning, security, elevators, to help optimise energy consumption.<br> </div><div>It has already provided such integrated solutions to some large projects including Lodha World One, T3 Airport Delhi, L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. </div><div> </div><div>"As part of the growth plan in India, we also consistently exploring opportunities to acquire better business and technologies that fits our strategy," Shuster added.</div><div> </div>
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