Imtech: breakthrough in Denmark, high-tech traffic technology to help Copenhagen become CO2 neutral
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Gouda - Imtech (IM-AE, technical services provider in and outside Europe)
secured its first order in Denmark. The high-tech traffic management solutions
by Peek (the Imtech Traffic & Infra mobility specialist) for each of the 365
road junctions in Copenhagen represent an important contribution to making the
Danish capital completely CO(2) neutral by 2025.
René van der Bruggen, Imtech CEO: 'Imtech (Peek) has a large installed base of
high-tech traffic solutions such as traffic controllers and traffic lights,
which are being used as part of an extensive upgrade involving the deployment of
the latest technology and innovative traffic management systems. From this
installed base we have succeeded in becoming the technology upgrade partner to
the city of Copenhagen. In formal terms, this means the first Imtech order in
Denmark, which is a breakthrough. An Imtech office is being opened at the same
time to help us build on this start. This will further strengthen our position
in the European traffic market.'
New generation of technology for 365 road junctions
The order comprises the upgrade, improvement and maintenance of all 365 road
junctions in the city, including a traffic management system based on ITS
technology (Intelligent Transport Systems). ITS is a collective international
term for the application of information and communications technology in traffic
infrastructure and vehicles for making traffic safer, more efficient, more
reliable and considerably more environmentally friendly. It involves the use of
the latest information technology for simulation, real-time control and
communications. The overall package of technological improvements will greatly
contribute towards Copenhagen's ability to meet its CSR objectives. An order has
been placed for an initial phase of 10 million euro, which will be considerably
expanded in due course.
First CO(2) neutral city in the world
Copenhagen is seeking to reduce its CO(2) emissions by 20% by the year 2015, and
to be completely CO(2) neutral by 2025. More than 50 sustainability initiatives
have been launched against this background, for public transport, the transport
industry, and the complete logistic 'setting'. In 2011, 36% of the inhabitants
of the Danish capital regularly travelled by bicycle; the target is for this
figure to have risen to 50% by 2025. The Imtech technology is designed to give
priority to cyclists and public transport, with the help of up-to-date travel
information for example, and the creation of 'green waves'. At present, traffic
is responsible for 21% of the city's overall CO(2) emissions, but it is intended
that this be reduced to 10% by 2015, thanks in part to Imtech solutions. To that
end, new high-tech traffic controllers will be linked to a real-time remote
monitoring system that will enable the flow of buses, bicycles, cars and freight
vehicles to proceed in a sustainable and safe manner. The aim is to achieve
optimal traffic flow with as few CO(2) emissions as possible. This technology is
partly the result of previous successful European pilot and research projects -
CVIS, SAFESPOT and FREILOT - to which Imtech contributed significantly.
Active in the traffic market throughout Europe
Imtech is a strong player in the traffic market in the UK, the Netherlands,
Belgium, the Nordic region (Sweden, Norway, Finland), Central and Eastern
Europe, and is involved with projects in other European countries. It also
exports mobility solutions outside Europe. The company's objective is to further
strengthen its position both in and outside the continent. Imtech is strongly
placed in the urban and interurban markets, the traffic management and safety
market, and in high-tech traffic centres. Besides this, Imtech is active
worldwide in the market of parking technology.
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Media: Analysts & Investors:
Pieter Koenders Jeroen Leenaers
Director Corporate Communications Manager Investor Relations
T: +31 655 74 65 85 T: +31 182 54 35 04
E:pieter.koenders(at)imtech.eu E:jeroen.leenaers(at)imtech.eu
www.imtech.eu www.imtech.eu
Imtech profile
Imtech N.V. is a European technical services provider in the fields of
electrical solutions, ICT (information and communication technology) and
mechanical solutions. With around 28,000 employees, Imtech achieves annual
revenue of 4.5 billion euro. Imtech holds strong positions in the buildings and
industry markets in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria,
Eastern Europe, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the UK, Ireland and Spain, the European
markets of ICT and Traffic as well as in the global marine market. In total
Imtech serves 23,000 customers. Imtech offers added value with integrated and
multidisciplinary total solutions that lead to better business processes and
more efficiency for customers and the customers they, in their turn, serve.
Imtech also offers solutions that contribute towards a sustainable society, for
example in the areas of energy, the environment, water and mobility. Imtech
shares are listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where Imtech is included in
the Midkap Index. Imtech shares are also included in the Dow Jones STOXX 600
index. Per February 2011 Imtech has been granted the designation Royal.
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