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01I2009THE CORPORATE MAGAZINE OF THE SWARCO GROUP ACHIEVING MORE TOGETHER The new organisation of our German traffic management companies SWARCO ROAD SAFETY – SINCE 40 YEARS From glass beads to turnkey traffic management solutions COOPERATIVE SYSTEMS Smart communication in traffic SWARCO ACADEMY Training the talents for tomorrow’s tasks MARKINGS FOR PARKING Road marking materials adjusted to the individual purpose REDUCED CONGESTION – BETTER TRAVEL The Bucharest Traffic Management System First in Traffic Solutions. 2 INSIDE I DRIVE ON NEW SWARCO PREMISES IN PERCHTOLDSDORF AND TURIN Turin Perchtoldsdorf I Vienna Half a year ago SWARCO celebrated the inauguration of the new premises in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna. SWARCO FUTURIT, SIGNALBAU HUBER Austria, SWARCO’s CEE coordination function and the interurban traffic specialists are based in the bright and friendly glass building. In no more than 20 minutes our customers can now reach us from Vienna Airport. Address: SWARCO, Mühlgasse 86, A-2380 Perchtoldsdorf, T. +43-1-8957924 Earlier in 2008 SWARCO’s software factory MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE moved to new offices in the well-known Lingotto building in via Nizza, Turin. The former headquarters of carmaker FIAT – with the legendary test course on the rooftop - are now used as office park and integrate shops and restaurants. Address: MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE, via Nizza 262/57, I-10126 Turin, T. +39-011-6500411 DRIVE ON I EDITORIAL 3 DEAR READER, Welcome to our new corporate magazine called DRIVE ON. Right in time for TRAFFEX exhibition in Birmingham we present you with the latest news about the growing international SWARCO Group. SWARCO has undergone a very dynamic development especially in the past 2 years. The Group has grown to some 80 companies in 20 countries and in the meantime employs 2700 people. In 2009 we will pass for the first time the turnover threshold of EUR 400M. We wish to thank all our employees for their part in this tremendous development. This growth – both organic and through acquisitions – has consequences in many respects. Our products, systems and solutions portfolio has been enlarged. SWARCO has become one of the very few one-stop shops for traffic technology. Our customers will benefit from the extended market presence and improved services. The corporate design of SWARCO is being carefully modernised to strengthen the brand and promote our corporate spirit. The integration of acquired companies is a continuous challenge in our daily work. One example is the new and future-oriented set-up of our traffic management competence in Germany with the companies SIGNALBAU HUBER and DAMBACH-WERKE. DRIVE ON is a synthesis of the many facettes of SWARCO and intends to give you further insight into the capabilities of the traffic technology group, the foundations of which were laid 40 years ago by Tyrolean entrepreneur Manfred Swarovski. We invite you to read more about us inside. Yours sincerely, The SWARCO AG Executive Board Andreas Wecht CFO Christian Bauer COO Alexander Swarovski CMO presentations. 28/29 30/31 Logo – claim – graphic language The new corporate design sheds a new light on existing and proven corporate values. The well-known SWARCO logo remains unchanged and is reinforced by the new design language.S. After intense development work initiated less than one year ago. “SWARCO’s ambitious vision of becoming the . The ideal partner for this was found in the Austrian advertising agency Reichl und Partner based in Linz. A clear and bright graphic look consistently char­ acterises printed matters. advertisements and exhibition stands. graphic concept: Reichl und Partner. Linz Photos: SWARCO.b. Foto Stanger Printing: Gutenberg-Werbering Ges.m.000 copies © SWARCO 03/2009 18/19 20/21 22/23 24/25 26 Following a redefinition of SWARCO’s Vision & Mission. Circulation: 3. Check In for the Future Safety Plus: SWARCO No.1 Beads Solidplus Markings for Parking Colourful and Durable Slippery when Wet New Reflective Coating SWARCO Parking Systems in Ørestaden The Power of Signs SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL 6/7 8/9 10/11 12/13 14 16 IMPRESSUM: Content Supervision: SWARCO / RN Layout. Corbis. a joint decision at executive level was made to relaunch and codify the corporate design with professional external support.4 CONTENT I DRIVE ON 4 Designing the New Face of SWARCO Reduced Congestion – Better Travel Bustling Success in the Eternal City First-Class Service Tunnel in Helsinki Extended Motorway Control System in Stockholm Head Supplier to Bybanen Bus Service Swedish-Style Keeping an Eye on the Weather Increasing Safety at Intersections Smart Cars on Smart Roads Cooperative Systems Demos Green ITS Tackles Climate Chance SWARCO Research Center SWARCO Academy SWARCO Road Safety – since 40 Years Achieving more Together Eco-Designed Futura Gains Ground International Demand for Bright Traffic Signal Solutions Variable Message Signs for Zurich Optimised Access to a New Stadium Making Germany´s Longest Road Tunnel Safer Sign Service Centre LED Street Lighting New China VMS New Service Model for Gothenburg Sounding off for Safety A Company Climate of Innovation Staying on Track in Sweden New Public Information Displays Say It All Information on 800 Buses a Day News from the U. the “new face” of SWARCO will be implemented step by step throughout the entire group starting in spring 2009.H. Istockphoto. A limited set of colours and a clear imagery make us concentrate on the essential and provide unmistakable recognisability. “In distinguishing 2 corporate design levels we respect the value of historically grown.” explains Swarovski. Whoever seeks a road safety or traffic management solution should talk to us first. . Recurring arrowlike shapes.” points out CMO Alexander Swarovski. because we are the one-stop shop that offers the solutions that really meet the needs and requirements with innovation. such as LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK. “We have changed from a mere product manufacturer to a solution provider. However. Typically they are 100% owned by SWARCO AG. A strong SWARCO umbrella brand forms a bridge and is the core element of our new corporate design that concerns all means of communication. so-called arrowgons.” concludes Alexander Swarovski. reinterpret the arrows of the SWARCO logo and add a lot of dynamic and lightness to our new design. Such companies bear SWARCO in their corporate name. “We therefore invite you to see and feel our new appearance whenever you get in touch with us. communicate their own brand while stating their membership of the SWARCO Group by the subline “A Company of the SWARCO Group”. A first impression is already conveyed by the new corporate magazine you are about to read. mature brands. quality and environmental sustain­ ability. SIGNALBAU HUBER or DAMBACH. So-called Level 2 companies. first choice in road safety and intelligent traffic management worldwide is supported by the new claim First in Traffic Solutions.” underlines Corporate Communications Manager Richard Neumann. The need to integrate numerous companies with their own mature identities is a particular challenge for us.DRIVE ON I INSIDE 5 SWARCO AG DESIGNING THE NEW FACE OF SWARCO Alexander Swarovski I CMO of SWARCO AG SWARCO is a growing international traffic technology group. “So-called Level 1 companies communicate the SWARCO brand as their sole company brand. every attempt to describe the new corporate design must be incomplete. Full intersection coverage and management of the entire public transport fleet is planned. fault management systems (FMS). public transport fleet management (FLASH). performance monitoring (PM). The results are expected to be very positive as travel times have already been visibly reduced. strategy supervisor (SS). Prior to BTMS there was constant congestion in the centre of Bucharest. traffic in the controlled area is rarely congested. BTMS – monitored out of a brand-new traffic control centre – is based on the functional integration of eight main subsystems: urban traffic control (UTC).5 MEUR November 2007 Project completion Spring of 2009 Scope of services UTC system and initial integration of 100 intersections.000 intersections and a fleet of 4. BTMS was implemented jointly by SWARCO AG of Austria. The system will significantly decrease traffic congestion. traffic control centre SWARCO systems reduce travel time in the Romanian capital city The Romanian capital city of Bucharest is reaping the benefits of the Bucharest Traffic Management System (BTMS).000 means of public transport. reduce total travel time by at least 15% and give priority to public transport vehicles at intersections. a telematics system that manages traffic and urban transport. SWARCO has already successfully passed the site acceptance tests for the BTMS project. and the Romanian company UTI. The second stage will bring the total to 140 intersections. BTMS is the most advanced integrated system of its kind in Europe and incorporates telematics solutions developed by MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE for adaptive traffic light control (UTOPIA). traffic and travel information interface (TTII) and a common graphical user interface (CGUI). The first stage of the project will equip 100 intersections with new technology. A traffic study conducted in March 2009 by the Univer­ sity of Bucharest will objectively evaluate the benefits of the system as compared to a study conducted in March 2008. with which MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE is affiliated. The ITS applications operate in the context of an open modular and scalable integrated architecture designed and implemented following recommendations that have emerged from highly advanced EU research projects such as QUARTET Plus. closed circuit television (CCTV). network management systems (NMS). A desirable further expansion of BTMS bears an enormous potential and environmental benefits for the city with its 1. multimedia travel information and mobility forecasts (MISTIC). video surveillance system. . MIZAR. SWARCO TECHNOLOGY. SWARCO FUTURIT and SWARCO SICOR. public transport management (PTM). The project will be completed in several stages. The contractual portion was amazingly completed in just over one year in a joint effort by SWARCO Project Management. which is the first international project awarded to SWARCO in a major European city. Since BTMS has been launched. PTM system and initial integration of 300 buses.6 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECTS I DRIVE ON REDUCED CONGESTION – BETTER TRAVEL THE BUCHAREST TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Facts & Figures Project volume Start of project 18. The scope of delivery includes 15 freetext variable message signs. The traffic guidance and monitoring systems provide information on the functional state of the tunnel and the number of free parking spaces. detectors and 200 variable-direction signs. The scope of supply includes 111 fullcolor RGB lane signs. It has gained a reputation for excel lence as a result of successfully implementing its traffic and fleet management systems in numerous cities. The LED signs are being produced by SWARCO FUTURIT. Traffic is controlled by SWARCO traffic signals and variable message signs. FIRST-CLASS SERVICE TUNNEL IN HELSINKI SWARCO is supplying stateof-the-art traffic management technology to the service tunnel in the city of Helsinki. Barcelona. The equipment complies with the SFS-EN 12966-1 standard. The company. The new system for the open motorway was awarded to SWARCO. also has offices in Verona. The most recently patented optical lens system and SMD LED technology made by SWARCO FUTURIT are used in the variable message signs. Parts of the tunnel will be used for parking and others solely for service traffic. including Brussels. The motorway system of the E4 near Stockholm is being upgraded to match the system now in place in the Norrortsleden tunnel. Oslo. WEISS traffic counting and classification equipment. EXTENDED MOTORWAY CONTROL SYSTEM IN STOCKHOLM The motorway system in Stockholm consists of more than 1000 lane signs. The contract for centralizing and maintaining the traffic signaling system at 74 intersections in the city was awarded to MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE. The prismatic signs will be delivered by DAMBACH-WERKE. MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE is the transport telematics specialist of the SWARCO Group and is recognized as a leader in the ITS sector. 4 large variable direction signs of prism type. Turin. This brings to over 250 the number of traffic intersections managed by MIZAR in the capital city of Italy. Copenhagen. Bucharest. provides parking facilities and serves the University of Helsinki. Gothenburg. Rome and Naples. Stockholm. 127 lanes signs. Milan. all of which are maintained by SWARCO. 127 microwave detectors and 36 MTM outstations. The system guides users to their destination and warns drivers of any road incidents. The outstation is being installed by SWARCO in close cooperation with the Dutch MTM supplier Vialis. . LED traffic signals and ITC-2 traffic light controllers. It is the first time that full-color RGB signs are being used as lane signals. It represents a further victory in Italy. Rome. The service tunnel connects several commercial centres of the city. full-matrix variable parking guidance signs. Kiev.DRIVE ON I TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 7 BUSTLING SUCCESS IN THE ETERNAL CITY The result of a competitive tender has now been announced by Rome’s transport authority. The traffic control system for Helsinki’s underground service tunnel will ensure the best possible traffic safety and flow. Naples and Gothenburg (Sweden). Dublin. Florence. Warsaw. following many similar successes in other parts of the world. founded in Turin in 1981. a system implemented by SWARCO in 2008. who competed with Peek Traffic and Siemens. Eindhoven. 8 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROJECTS I DRIVE ON SWARCO NORGE AS HEAD SUPPLIER TO BYBANEN Despite heavy competition and after tough negotiations. The municipal transportation system. The system also offers traffic management by providing public transportation companies information for more ef- Accurate Public Transport infos are vital in winter fective fleet management by letting them respond in a timely manner to changes such as extreme weather. SWARCO NORGE AS won the contract as head supplier by offering the best and most professional solutions in terms of engineering. Umeå and Skellefteå. . project planning and overall costs. which is scheduled for completion in summer 2009. have already been installed. during which the city of Bergen will have to completely re-adjust existing traffic flows.” says Bjørn Tore Aaslund. to connect the city centre with the airport in Flesland. Real-time arrival and departure forecasts are generated by Flash. Bus drivers will also be able to send alarms and receive new orders from the control centre through the system. SWARCO MIZAR AB BUS SERVICE SWEDISH-STYLE SWARCO MIZAR is delivering a real-time information and traffic management system to Länstrafiken Västerbotten in Sweden. is part of the largest urban traffic control project in the Nordic region. Mortensen and Geir Kåre Ynnesdal (Bybanen). Ole W. Bjørn Tore Aaslund (SWARCO) A new light rail line is being built in Bergen. technical expertise. “We will cooperate closely with other contractors. which receives vehicle coordinates via GPRS from ticketing machines onboard buses. SWARCO’s project manager. The system is a hybrid between MIZAR’s and SWARCO MIZAR’s highly successful Flash and Linaria systems. in Lycksele. Norway’s second largest city. adding that this is a major project for SWARCO. SWARCO will deliver and assemble 27 complete traffic signals together with equipment for the remote controlling and monitoring of signalised intersections. vehicle malfunction or unexpectedly large numbers of passengers. In this regard SWARCO will be of support by providing the best possible organisation of the intersections and adapting the functionality of the junctions to different requirements during the construction period. Aaslund will be stationed in Bergen throughout the entire project period. SWARCO customers and the citizens of Bergen will benefit from the most upto-date public transportation system available. The system will deliver realtime traffic information to passenger monitors at terminals and bus stops as well as to registered mobile phones. The three main terminals in the region. The Bybanen project consists of multiple phases. When the project will be finished in 2011. SWARCO MIZAR is currently installing a new state-of-the-art passenger information and traffic management system for the Västerbotten region of northern Sweden. known as Bybanen.” says Aaslund. The project also includes programming and flow optimisation. “Existing intersections that interact with Bybanen will require optimisation. roadside assistance crews can only rely on general information and their own experience. remaining salt levels and precipitation. Following the successful PReVENT-INTERSAFE project. making the economic benefits far outreach the minimised operating costs. and the information needs to be sorted according to time and location. The project consortium consists of sensor and communication technology suppliers. making it possible to generate reliable road data and weather forecasts several times a day. a modular and flexible control system with Ethernet INTERSAFE-2 is expected to increase safety by 80% and CAN interfaces to make it easier to integrate new components and the INTERSAFE-2 roadside features into a single state-of-the-art traffic control system with laser scanners and sensors and to combine the sensor data in order to provide corresponding signals. where the data is edited and compared with general weather data. reduce all accident-related injuries by 40% and decrease accident-related fatalities in Europe by 20%. CISS combines warning and intervention functions both at intersections with traffic lights and those without any equipment. evaluated and visualised in a graphical user interface and used as the basis for providing the best possible winter roadside services. Weather radar The latest WEISS-ELECTRONIC project in Thuringia. the project is being managed by Ibeo. such as road surface temperature.DRIVE ON I TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT R&D 9 SIGNALBAU HUBER (WEISS-ELECTRONIC) KEEPING AN EYE ON THE WEATHER on weather and road conditions. The INTERSAFE-2 road safety project is designed to change this for good. The project is expected to increase safety by 80% with respect to injuries and fatal accidents at intersections. SWARCO’s traffic control and management expert. he INTERSAFE-2 road safety project was launched in June of 2008 under the leadership of SIGNALBAU HUBER GmbH. Termed a STREP (Specific Targeted Research Project) within the seventh EU framework program. project and service organisation – is based on UZ2000 software. . Without comprehensive and detailed weather information. The scope of supply also includes the powerful ACTROS traffic controller. which has been successfully used in many tunnel and traffic management projects. Clearing and salting the roads is basically left to chance. Response times and accidents are greatly reduced. The data are merged. The total project budget amounts to 6. The data is collected and automatically forwarded to the National German Meteorological Service. Germany. research institutes. The WEISS-ELECTRONIC project – now executed by SIGNALBAU HUBER within the new German sales. The project will provide a cooperative intersection safety system (CISS) designed to significantly reduce injuries and fatalities at intersections. will provide reliable forecasts for efficient winter roadside assistance. A total of 36 measurement stations with 458 sensors collect a wide variety of measured values. a laser technology company located in Hamburg.6 million euros. Crews need precise information SIGNALBAU HUBER INCREASING SAFETY AT INTERSECTIONS Depending on the region and country. thirty to sixty percent of all accidents occur at intersections. system integrators and vehicle manufacturers in six European countries. Paul Kompfner of ERTICO and Reinhard Pfliegl of AustriaTech.10 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT R&D I DRIVE ON SMART CARS ON SMART ROADS INTERNATIONAL SWARCO WORKSHOP ON COOPERATIVE SYSTEMS Focus on cooperative systems has revealed how data and information can be exchanged between vehicles and the road infrastructure to create safer and more fluid traffic conditions. SWARCO has been a major player in this initial research phase. projects and innovations). The morning session was opened by Eric Kenis of the European Commission. including several STM managing directors and technical managers. The following discussions about the basic technologies. As a first step. . Karl Grüner (Managing Director of Signalbau Huber) and Eric Kenis (European Commission DG TREN) The European Commission has made substantial investments over the past three years in basic technologies required by considerable systems. Gino Franco (Mizar Automazione. Talking cars. From left: Speakers at SWARCO’s internal workshop on the deployment of Cooperative Systems in Europe: Paul Kompfner (Ertico).” 2009 will see on-road tests by major integrated projects funded by the Euro- pean Commission (see related article on these tests). Vito Mauro (Managing Director of Mizar Automazione). One of the workshop’s results was an important agreement between STM companies to stay in close touch with developments and to explore market openings as these emerge. After an intensive phase of pre-competitive research. it was decided to launch a joint initiative. that talk. possibilities and expectations was chaired by Professor Vito Mauro of MIZAR. the market perspective and the EU action plan. including a demonstration to integrate in-house technologies at the Cooperative Systems Showcase to be co-sponsored by the EC in early 2010. In August 2008 the EC issued a frequency allocation for “cars. The speakers provided interesting information on the current state of the art. An overview of MIZAR’s own research activities was given by Gino Franco. greener and more efficient transportation system. STM Division head John Chipperfield chaired the afternoon’s session on the strategic issues for the STM companies. Roughly 30 people attended. The highly successful event was organized by MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE. What are these systems. Now is the time to define a clear strategic view of how the Group can best approach the deployment process. and what opportunities do they offer for the SWARCO Group? An internal workshop was held in Vienna on 22 January to answer these questions and to explore the implications for SWARCO. cooperative systems are now on the threshold of large-scale deployment. The result is smart cars on smart roads with important benefits for a safer. Cooperative systems involve the implementation of communications networks to allow vehicles and the road infrastructure to exchange information. the SWARCO traffic management (STM) company most active in this area of research. Angela Spence . Its objective is to review available methodologies and make recommendations for future action with a view to achieving inter­ national standardization. It integrates an innovative approach to roadside sensing. will show how cooperative functions lead to a more efficient traffic control system. a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction (which the sensors record at negative speed). is working with other companies and road operators. Data are “hopped” from one sensing node to another and then processed within a roadside unit to give drivers advance warning of possible dangers on the road ahead. A technical report to present the conclusions of the first stage of the project is due to be published within a short time. GREEN ITS TACKLES CLIMATE CHANGE High hopes are being placed by the European Commission in the potential of new telematics applications in order to meet the Kyoto environmental targets by achieving greater energy efficiency in transportation and reducing CO2 emissions.DRIVE ON I TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT R&D 11 COOPERATIVE SYSTEMS DEMOS As the EC’s cooperative system research pro­ jects enter their fourth year. The STM company MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE is involved in several proposals for developing such applications. Users in the demo receive pertinent information on a handheld computer (PDA). to set up trial sites in Italy. on the other hand. One of the cooperative system projects is a hazard and incident warning system developed for the SAFESPOT project. The system is to be tested on the expressway linking the city of Turin with the airport. or a “ghost driver. a series of road tests are planned to demonstrate the prototypes which have now been developed. MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE.e. Angela Spence of MIZAR’s Innovation Unit was invited by the Commission to join the EC-METI Task Force. involving the use of microsensors linked within a wireless sensor network. Synchronization between vehicles approaching an intersection and the traffic control system allow speed recommendations to be sent to drivers so that they receive a green light and can continue driving. Another system to be tested in Turin involves the enhancement of navigation services. The speed profiling application. which is involved in three of these projects. The details of a roadmap for achieving this will be finalized in two workshops planned to be held during 2009. The agreement foresees the definition of a common methodology for assessing the impact of ITS on CO2 emissions and energy efficiency in transportation. Trade and Industry (METI). for example an accident or a stationary vehicle hidden behind a bend. to be tested at an intersection in the city of Turin. As part of the Intelligent Car Initiative. The dynamic routing system integrates information on real-time traffic conditions into the recommended path calculation.” i. the Commission endorsed a cooperation agreement in March 2008 with the Japanese Ministry of Economy. This enables travelers to avoid congested parts of the city and reach their destination faster. A call was launched in late 2008 for research initiatives. called Green ITS (intelligent transport systems). Leading Austrian corporations such as ASFINAG.rom@swarco. Rom works from offices based in Graz. walking. car.) to select the ideal route to a particular destination. overall system integration. Technology & system architecture. radio services. Initiated by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport. concentrates on design. I2ÖPNV looks into the possibilities to better link individual and public transport modes by traffic telematics. a traveller can use existing information systems (Internet.com Dr. As an “internal consultancy unit” it deals with assessment and evaluation of existing technologies. SWARCO underlines its determination to better coordinate and elaborate the topics innovation and new technologies within a centralized responsibility. Werner Rom who has over 15 years of experience in R&D management (traffic telematics. strategic roadmaps. technology. EBE. park & ride opportunities and much more” says SWARCO project participant Gerwin Wichmann. The project participants hope that intelligent ontrip information and booking based on intermodal transportation will become reality in not such a distant future. Since the beginning of the year.). mobile Internet. a user is informed of disruptions on the chosen itinerary and gets offered alternative travel modes with real-time scheduling and e. technology scouting and promotion of new approaches including the coordination in intellectual property and R&D matters. acquisition and management of international projects and the set-up of technology networks. CNS.g. choice of transportation modes.g. etc. Wattens. The SRC will explicitly lend its competence to both SWARCO Divisions (Traffic Management and Materials). identification of system and product gaps. ÖBB. the new SWARCO RESEARCH CENTER (SRC) is the coordinating function directly subordinated to SWARCO AG. bus. Together with his team members Jörg Worschech and Michael Michaelis. the research project intends to deliver a feasibility study and a test demo system. train. Innovation and Technology. develop and implement an integrated system which enables comprehensive multimodal route planning. Manuel Milli from MIZAR: “In a more advanced scheme. The new approach is that a registered user of the Public Transport information and booking platform can have his route calculated and then decide for the preferred mode of transportation (e. “ For the time being.12 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT R&D I DRIVE ON SWARCO RESEARCH CENTER R&D and innovation are essential to ensure our corporation’s leading position in traffic technology. innovation and technology management are the three focal points of the SRC. In creating the SRC. optoelectronics. park & ride options. nanotechnology. and R&D management and support. ORF. Werner Rom I2ÖPNV PROJECT INTERMODAL TRAVELLER INFORMATION Leading Austrian companies jointly develop a demo system that promotes the use of an intelligent mix of transport modes. Contact: werner. The direction of the SRC is in the hands of Dr. SWARCO. solid-state and nuclear physics). UMTS. Currently. Training activities as well as support in innovation. together with its Italian subsidiary MIZAR. Currently the SRC is working on four projects concerning the development of novel SWARCO systems. and process management complement the SRC’s tasks. VOR and SWARCO contribute their know-how. parking place reservations. Mr.to long-term goal is to design. “The mid. development and implementation of information processes and the intermodal navigation solution. etc. . TELEKOM AUSTRIA. Human Resources Manager with SWARCO AG. Sigrid Kapferer .” adds Kapferer. such as teamwork.g. “The candidates. External Management Development Trainers will run these trainings. The newly founded SWARCO Academy prepares the talents for tomorrow’s challenges and plays a key role in a smooth succession management. who were selected after a nomination precedure by the individual Mag.DRIVE ON I INSIDE 13 SWARCO ACADEMY TRAINING THE TALENTS FOR TOMORROW’S TASKS The future of SWARCO to a large extent depends on the quality and skills of its management staff.” The essential tasks of the SWARCO Academy are: n n n n n strengthening of competences continued education of managers and employees identification of potentials and talents for management positions efficient succession plans specialised individual trainings (e. The participants put into practice what they have learned by working on real projects with actual relevance and benefit for the SWARCO Group. “Even if the SWARCO Academy is still under construction. Academy responds to a changing environment The strong growth of our group of companies.” explains Sigrid Kapferer. Therefore we have deliberately decided for this investment in our employees and the future of our corporation. team building. “The Academy’s main objective is to organise the succession of managers well in advance and in a coordinated way. This goes along with the need for our employees to adapt to new challenges and refocus their current orientation.” declares SWARCO AG Executive and human-resources specialist Christian Bauer. selective acquisitions in the past 2-3 years. project management. will pass a training course programme of 3-4 modules held in English language and stretching over one and a half years. role plays. innovation. “In founding the SWARCO Academy we want to lay an important cornerstone to ensure the consistent advancement of our employees and promote continuous learning within the company. Knowledge and skills in practice In the individual modules different learning approaches are applied.” underlines Christian Bauer. and communication skills – to name but a few. we are convinced that our people are our most valuable asset. sales. new knowledge and know-how. etc. Trainings trimmed to individual target groups The program of the Academy is oriented towards different target groups. In addition network building between the participants should be developed. “Very important for us is the integration of the candidates’ direct superiors and managers who should define educational goals and consequently also review these targets together with their employees. Training subjects include business management. and a stronger global orientation require new abilities and skills. etc. effective presenting. a continuous change of job requirements in a competitive environment.) companies followed by a central evaluation. and the training content is adjusted to the individual needs of these groups. the development of the FUTURLED traffic light generation. Continuous organic growth and selected strategic acquisi- tions. the establishment of SWARCO’s own Competence Centre for Glass Technology. Between 1970 and the 1990s. Germany and Saudi Arabia. combined with innovation and new technologies. and the diversification into Intelligent Transport Systems and traffic management represent milestones in guaranteeing the longer-term success of the Group. road marking contracting. integration and consolidation in order to create a strong basis for the future. Christian Bauer (COO) and his son Alexander Swarovski (CMO). Aged only 29. Jointly with his executive team Andreas Wecht (CFO).14 INSIDE I DRIVE ON SWARCO ROAD SAFETY – SINCE 40 YEARS Manfred Swarovski I Chairman of SWARCO AG In the past four decades Manfred Swarovski managed to develop SWARCO into one of the most successful players in the traffic technology industry. owner and chairman could relaxingly lean back and enjoy the fruits of his entrepreneurship. Today SWARCO is the worldwide no. Manfred Swarovski safely manoeuvres the SWARCO ship in times where other corporations are fighting for survival. Perseverance. The SWARCO founder. and traffic signalling.” The traffic technology market is shifting to complete systems and turnkey solutions. are vital parameters to secure a healthy and future-oriented path of expansion. he built his first glass bead factory in 1969 in Amstetten. Subsequently the introduction of the MEGALUXBEADS® technology. “SWARCO’s management has always found the right point of time to push growth and expansion.” explains CFO Andreas Wecht. “The growth of the SWARCO Group makes us also focus on corporate thinking. “At the same time we have to maintain a flexible organisation that is able to quickly react to the challenges and requirements of the market. But this is not the character of ambitious Manfred Swarovski who was born into a family with a long entrepreneurial tradition and professionalism going back to Daniel Swarovski.” underlines COO Christian Bauer. the USA. Manfred Swarovski . Lower Austria. 2 in reflective glass microspheres for road safety applications. Time and again it has been Manfred Swarovski’s entrepreneurial spirit to develop SWARCO a step further. the group expanded into road marking materials. with bead plants in Austria. his great-grandfather. vision and the awareness to make the right decisions in the right moment are his tool set for success. 1969 Manfred Swarovski founds Amstetten glass bead factory – the birth of today’s SWARCO Group 1973 Begin of road marking contracting business by acquisition of Heoscont Chemie. However.DRIVE ON I INSIDE 15 A major step is the recent reorganisation and ongoing integration process of SWARCO’s German traffic management companies. SWARCO takes part in international research projects on V2I and I2V communication in order to be prepared for the traffic scenarios of the future. Infrastructure-To-Vehicle (I2V) and Vehicle-To-Vehicle (V2V) communication. which was the most important decision you had to make as entrepreneur during the past 40 years? MS: When I was working for the SWAREFLEX division of the family’s crystal business D. “Our customers are already able to choose from one of the largest portfolios of products. initiated with the Nordic operations in 2003.” adds Bauer proudly. I am convinced that conventional road safety products such as glass beads and signs will persist. the trend is moving to cooperative systems for Vehicle-To-Infrastructure (V2I). we were experimenting with glass and glass beads to create road safety products.TECH AG with SIGNALBAU HUBER and DAMBACH-WERKE in Germany . When I told my uncle Daniel Swarovski that we were also using recycling glass to create microspheres. Germany’s no. Swarovski. 3 QUESTIONS TO MANFRED SWAROVSKI Mr. the world’s largest traffic light producer Acquisition of first shares in LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK. And this was when – after thorough reflection – I made the decision to set up my own business and produce glass beads from recycling glass to reflectorise road markings. I am sure the future of traffic guidance and control will be much more based on in-car technologies. As long as my health allows it. What are your wishes for SWARCO for the next 40 years? MS: Supposing I get as old as my mother is. How will the traffic technology market develop in the coming years? MS: The traffic technology market is shifting from mere products to complete systems and turnkey solutions. He then asked me whether I would like to follow the recycling glass approach on my own. Let’s hope that the Group’s development remains as positive as it has been so far and that my successors continue to build SWARCO into an even more successful corporation. Austria 1974 Start of US business with glass beads. And this was when SWARCO was born. he answered that this was nothing that would fit into the SWAROVSKI philosophy of high-quality cut crystal. I will follow the development of SWARCO with great interest and accompany it with words and deeds.000 people 2007 2009 SWARCO employs 2. I will live for another 25 years. systems and services in the traffic industry.700 people and projects a turnover of 456 MEUR Acquisition of majority share in M. This carries forward SWARCO’s move to act as system integrator and turnkey solution provider. 1 manufacturer of liquid road marking materials 1990 Start of glass bead an thermoplastic production in Saudi Arabia 1994 Introduction of MegaluxBeads® technology 1997 Production of Austria’s first-ever toll sticker 1999 2000 SWARCO passes the 1 billion Austrian Schilling turnover threshold SWARCO FUTURIT launches FUTURLED LED traffic signal generation SWARCO is organised as Aktiengesellschaft “AG” 2003 SWARCO expands into traffic management solution business by acquisitions in Scandinavia 2004 Foundation of Competence Centre for Glass Technology in Amstetten 2005 Development of high index bead production as Europe’s only manufacturer of this product 2006 SWARCO employs over 1. later followed by tape and thermoplastic production 1986 Acquisition of FUTURIT WERKE AG. SWAROVSKI in the 1960s. today SWARCO FUTURIT. RN: Mr. 2009 the new organisation of SWARCO’s traffic management business in Germany with the newly designed SIGNALBAU HUBER and DAMBACH-WERKE is being implemented. The different teams addressed all corporate aspects. Corporate Communications Manager. Interurban. Richard Neumann (RN). i. Project and Service on the one hand (new SIGNALBAU HUBER) and Production and R&D (new DAMBACH-WERKE) on the other hand. RN: Which are the responsibilities of the newly oriented companies? CB: The reorganisation is concisely expressed by the above 3-column graph with SWARCO as the foundation. giving us the opportunity to jointly target the market leadership in Germany. expert teams of both the M. We have decided to distinguish between B2B and B2C business and assigned clear responsibilities for Sales. In spring 2008 M. the companies of which play leading roles in urban and interurban traffic management in Germany and have a customer relation to us. via IT infrastructure to marketing. RN: What does this actually mean? CB: With SIGNALBAU HUBER GMBH – A Company of the SWARCO Group – we now show one face to the German market and cover all traffic technology areas. Parking.TECH made a major step in acquiring Gaggenau-based DAMBACH-WERKE GmbH. . from production and R&D through to human resources. Urban. service and sales with both the national and international perspective. purchasing. the teams analysed overlaps and existing organisations and then identified and quantified synergy and improvements potentials. what triggered the necessity to reorganize SWARCO’s traffic management activities in Germany? CB: Since 2007 SWARCO has continously extended its share in the German traffic technology group M. Public Transport as well as Tunnel Equipment. spoke with SWARCO COO and project leader Dr. Within the framework of a classical project management structure. Today we hold approx. The third component is internal services for Germany which are covered by an own legal entity (SWARCO SHARED SERVICE Germany).e.16 INSIDE I DRIVE ON ACHIEVING MORE TOGETHER Since March 1st. RN: What happened since the DAMBACHWERKE acquisition in spring 2008? CB: In order to identify the synergies and to elaborate the integration components. Christian Bauer (CB) to learn more about the largest integration and synergy project in SWARCO’s 40-year history. As a consequence the product and services portfolio of the entire SWARCO Group was extended. 90% in this group.TECH AG.TECH Group and the SWARCO Group were formed. Bauer. information technology. strategic purchasing and quality management for the new SIGNALBAU HUBER GmbH and DAMBACH-WERKE GmbH and looks after M.TECH companies will employ a total of approx. Our partners always have the certainty of a comprehensive competence Christian Bauer COO of SWARCO AG RN: How are the new companies integrated from a corporate design point of view? CB: We maintain the strong and historically grown brands DAMBACH and SIGNALBAU HUBER while hinting in a subline at the fact that they are part of the SWARCO Group. The sales. This company looks after the B2B business for Germany and international markets. The development and production of controllers for traffic light systems will be pooled in Unterensingen. Trier remains the know-how pool for interurban matters. signage. All production. Trier – the location of former WEISS-ELECTRONIC – will also become the development competence centre for detection technology. services and turn-key solutions in road marking. The first bids submitted and the first orders won within the new structure already now make us confident to have taken the right steps and that the new market approach is well accepted. The production is done in Gaggenau and Unterensingen. And last but not least SWARCO SHARED SERVICE GmbH based in Unterensingen acts as a provider of internal services in Germany. This company covers the functions accounting and controlling. The market is handled from the head office in Unterensingen and through further locations all over Germany.TECH corporate controlling. . Mr. Our improved competitiveness contributes to safeguarding the future of our companies and their staffs. project and service activities of WEISS-ELECTRONIC and DAMBACH-WERKE are being integrated into the new SIGNALBAU HUBER GmbH. Thanks to a clear segmentation into 4 sales and service regions and our dense network of service points. RN: Thank you very much. Being part of the SWARCO Group opens to the German M. RN: Can you tell us a bit more about the size of the new companies? CB: The 3 German M. human resources. The gradual adaption to the SWARCO corporate design has been started. For 2009 we have projected a consolidated turnover of some 160 MEUR which represents a little more than one third of SWARCO’s total revenues expected in 2009. the SWARCO Group is positioned among the leading traffic technology suppliers. We can be a stronger partner to public authorities and corporate customers. In concentrating our know-how and competences we are making a responsible step into the future. RN: What is the overall objective for the SWARCO Group in conjunction with the new organisation in Germany? CB: With a further complemented portfolio of products. RN: What are the benefits for the customer base in both the B2C and B2B business? CB: Whether they need a stand-alone solution or a complex integrated system – with the new organisation our partners always have a personal contact and with this the certainty of a comprehensive competence with optimally designed systems and solutions. Bauer. 750 people. traffic signalling and traffic management. The production of LED-based variable message signs will be concentrated at SWARCO FUTURIT.TECH companies many opportunities that we will jointly benefit from with our customers and partners in one of the largest traffic markets worldwide. prism signs.DRIVE ON I INSIDE 17 and provide services to ensure the highest possible systems availability. systems. parking guidance systems and tunnel products. Our customers benefit from this in every respect. Gaggenau remains the competence centre for static traffic signs. Additionally. gantries. research and development activities are assigned to the new DAMBACH-WERKE GmbH – A company of the SWARCO Group – based in Gaggenau with further sites in Trier and Unterensingen. the company acts as B2C supplier for static traffic signs and DAMBACH Corporate Design solutions. We are convinced that together we are able to achieve more and get closer to SWARCO’s corporate vision of becoming the first choice in road safety and intelligent traffic management worldwide. M-UNICOMP is functionally integrated. we are nearby and able to give quick local support – nationwide. The integration of knowledge and the use of best practice strengthen our innovative power in traffic management. Interurban products are developed in Trier and Gaggenau. SWARCO SHARED SERVICE is understood as a neutral internal service provider and therefore appears under the SWARCO umbrella brand. We showed them an example of a FUTURA signal head for their evaluation. central light source system. the Nordic countries.500 FUTURLED units. and the fulfillment of the strict requirements of the highest class of the European standard EN12368 were convincing facts for the city of Skopje to select the latest LED signal technology by SWARCO FUTURIT. Hot climate is no problem for the products. Finland.000 signal units to the Turkish city. light weight and colour intensity. customers throughout the world have learned to appreciate the unique combination of functionality and elegant style. SWARCO FUTURIT delivered no less than 15. Africa and Asia. The product is good – particularly its design. The municipality of Skopje is highly satisfied with the results. With the help of our local partner. Finland. just recently Buenos Aires in Argentina decided to upgrade its intersections with 2. “Mission Accomplished” was reported also from Izmir. This project got the ball rolling for the implementation of additional traffic solutions. SWARCO FUTURIT’s LED modules can now be found in Europe.18 SIGNALING I DRIVE ON SWARCO FUTURIT ECO-DESIGNED FUTURA GAINS GROUND In April 2008 SWARCO FUTURIT launched FUTURA – the first-ever LED traffic signal in eco-design. The traditional lamp signal heads were replaced with LED signal heads at 33 intersections. Despite separate tenders. One continent is still missing. Denmark-based SWARCO TECHNOLOGY will supply the traffic control system ITC-2 and Italian-based MIZAR AUTOMAZIONE will provide the wellknown SPOT/UTOPIA system. Cape Town. Port Elizabeth and Bloomfontein. . In just 2 months time. the feedback about FUTURA has been highly positive. In the words of one of our key customers from Finland: “We arranged a dedicated customer day in Helsinki City. Germany. as successful deployments in Kuwait City. the Americas. Obsolete traffic signals in Macedonia’s capital Skopje had to be replaced in a quick and efficient way. orders were subsequently awarded to sister companies of SWARCO FUTURIT. Romania and Kazakhstan. Besides various cities in the USA and Canada. Already installed at many traffic intersections throughout Austria. Since then. Lahore/Pakistan and Accra/Ghana prove.” Northern lights Following the initial installation of FUTURA signal heads in the city of Lahti. 90% less power consumption. The international impact of SWARCO FUTURIT technology is further demonstrated by numerous installations in Johannesburg. including various control systems and an adaptive traffic management system. the municipality was convinced of the benefits of FUTURIT’s central light source technology combined with a double lens system and easy integration of symbol masks. we are already working on it. 900 new units are in place since the end of 2008. At 14 of the intersections the old signal head housings were retrofitted with up-to-date FUTURLED3 units. First installation of FUTURA in Lahti SWARCO FUTURIT INTERNATIONAL DEMAND FOR BRIGHT TRAFFIC SIGNAL SOLUTIONS From Skopje and Izmir via Cape Town and Accra to Buenos Aires and Lahore – FUTURIT LED signals are the right solution for traffic control on (almost) all continents. additional units were recently supplied to Espoo. But believe us. Helsinki City selected the signal head for all of its 2009 projects. The road ahead – VMS from SWARCO FUTURIT SWARCO V. along with 192 capacitor sets. Erection is to be completed within only 4½ months and must be carried out during night shifts. SWARCO V. The contract included erection and connection work for the long-distance cable link.S. The know-how of SWARCO FUTURIT on the basis of similarly designed message boards in The Netherlands and in Scandinavia could be called upon. SWARCO V. received one of its largest single contracts ever from Siemens Building Technologies located in Dresden. Germany.000 meters of system cables are to be laid and cast without residue within a mounting structure of 8 x 50 mm.000 m long tunnel tubes in the Thuringia Forest area – Germany’s longest and most modern highway tunnel system – will be improved with the installation of inductive LED lighting systems.M. under traffic impact and with our own construction zone safety equipment. The greater area of Zurich is the hub of an intricate road network in Switzerland. The individual VMS units have a width of seven metres and a height of about two metres.100 vehicles. OPTIMISED ACCESS TO A NEW STADIUM To help traffic “to stay on the ball.M. Construction of the stadium. . the new home of surprisingly performing Hoffenheim soccer team. DAMBACH supplied the technical traffic equipment and was also responsible for the organisation of parking space for 2. 1.M.M. SWARCO V.S.000 spectators. was commissioned to carry out a considerable portion of the installation work. Based on its Europe-wide experience with RGB (Red-Green-Blue)-SMD technology for LED VMS.S. freely programmable LED technology.S. The most evident feature of this system for motorists is 11 large-sized variable message signs equipped with full-colour. For the direct connection with the BAB 6 highway. A total of 32.S. The safety-technical features of two 8.DRIVE ON I SIGNALING 19 SWARCO FUTURIT VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS FOR ZURICH The variable message signs using SMD (surface-mounted device) circuit boards and components are well accepted by clients throughout Europe. was completed in early 2009 in the city of Sinsheim. It has a seating capacity of more than 30.M. foundations and masts. MAKING GERMANY‘S LONGEST ROAD TUNNEL SAFER Additional lighting and illumination equipment for the Rennsteig Tunnel. signal heads and control systems at six different intersections on the arena premises. A depth of more than one metre was also required to provide accessibility.218 LED lighting modules and the associated connecting elements. installed traffic equipment for the new Rhein-Neckar-Arena Stadium. It was therefore decided to introduce the high-performance VIS (Traffic Information System) tool in the Canton of Zurich to improve the regional and national traffic information system. SWARCO FUTURIT was chosen as the partner for this project by a Swiss general contractor.“ SWARCO V. The new RGB system. Following a thorough analysis of the former VMS version in cooperation with Austrian SWARCO FUTURIT. Many of our contracts place high demands on fast fulfillment and service availability 24 hours a day. Invaluable experience could be accumulated from customers on the Swedish west coast and from development and producing companies. The goal is to have an organisation that works across traditional borders. customers throughout Sweden could be convinced of this opinion. extensive service tasks are available for three product areas: traffic. with a staff of about 30 persons. performs well. NEW CHINA VMS Ronald Trieb. an advanced programme for intelligent coordination of traffic signals. and significantly lower CO2 emissions. Logging history and possible errors during communication with the sign are also indicated. Improving our service capability Today. this also causes CO2 emissions that promote global warming. it can be argued that the best service and competence can be offered by the company that pushes product development forward. parking and public transport systems. In addition to costs. officially certified by the Chinese Ministry of Communication and presented during Intertraffic China. service and support work not only for traffic signals. Thus. Information about actual brightness settings or automatic dimming mode. activated and displayed on the user interface (WYSIWYG model). Gothenburg and Karlstad. However. This will make it possible to implement the occasionally higher workload without having to hire external subcontractors. New content can be uploaded onto the sign controller. Today the commitment of SWARCO in Gothenburg involves the total service of the local traffic signals on behalf of the traffic department. .20 SIGNALING I DRIVE ON SHORT AND FAST SIGN SERVICE CENTRE The new SSC software of SWARCO FUTURIT is a VMS service and maintenance tool. SWARCO can do it better. no infrared or ultraviolet emissions. The contract period covers for five years. service door status or controller temperature can be retrieved. IP 65 tightness is given thanks to a modified housing with new sealing. SWARCO SVERIGE NEW SERVICE MODEL FOR GOTHENBURG The service. high colour rendering (CRI index). Thanks to recent developments of white LEDs. but also about defective parts. parking and public transport. the new VMS is a big step forward concerning reliability and monitoring. Highly user-friendly. reports the successful introduction of a new VMS generation. This new venture has also opened up additional market opportunities. Traditionally. faulty LEDs and defective boards can be quickly identified and exchanged. direct communication and status control via the Internet is possible. SWARCO therefore is about to launch its first generation of LED streetlights. Efforts are currently undertaken to unite the service organisations of the different product fields for each branch. GM of SWARCO ITS Shanghai. The main advantages include a reduced power consumption. light output can now exceed 100 lm/W (lumens per Watt). enabling SWARCO to continuously improve its traffic systems and products. dimmable functions. Thise also includes the maintenance of the city’s SPOT system. The new service organisation in Gothenburg carries out projects. as Shanghaibased customer SEARI reports. a much higher perceived lighting. requiring utmost flexibility by our personnel. Now. immediate switch-on/switch-off. The workforce of SWARCO SVERIGE is based in three branch offices located in Stockholm. different contractors involved with electrical and road maintenance work performed the servicing of traffic signals. but also for VMS. LED STREET LIGHTING Billions of kilowatt hours are used every year to light streets in the night. management and maintenance of traffic signals in Sweden is usually provided by other companies than the original producers or suppliers. Thanks to SWARCO SVERIGE’s dedicated staff and the reputation for quality and reliabilTotal service of the local traffic signals ity. with the option of a three-year extension. It is not only possible to get information about error types. it quickly provides information about sign status and identifies any errors. a still young field for LED light sources. AluStar will be delivered completely assembled.org). Well aware of the positive effects of LED signaling technology with respect to climate preservation. Former President Clinton launched CCI to make a difference in the fight against climate change in practical. measurable and significant ways (www. especially with the intelligent use of light-emitting diodes that only need a tenth of the power of conventional bulb light LED signals help to reduce global warming sources. The system parameters can be easily adapted by remote control. thus avoiding safety-critical situations.clintonfoundation. A second speaker at the signal bottom indicates the status of the pedestrian signal next to the pole area.DRIVE ON I SIGNALING 21 SWARCO FUTURIT SOUNDING OFF FOR SAFETY The optical brillance of internationally renowned AluStar LED traffic signals is now complemented by an acoustic unit. Attractive design. A front speaker system is directed towards the crosswalk to acoustically guide the pedestrians. In case 2-aspect AluStar with acoustic unit AluStar bottom view of safety-relevant abnormality. SWARCO FUTURIT is now working closely with the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) to further promote LED technology in outdoor lighting applications. With the LED traffic signal FUTURA. Africa. . the unit will interlock itself. It has a lower sound output to reduce noise pollution.” For pedestrian signals. a 60% reduction in global-warming potential can be achieved. This is the result of a scientific life-cycle analysis in which a comparison was made with the previous signal generation. This also includes street lighting. In August 2006. A COMPANY CLIMATE OF INNOVATION SWARCO FUTURIT has already demonstrated its ecological awareness many times over. Depending on the ambient noise level. Asia and the Americas have already converted their traffic signals to the advantageous LED technology of SWARCO FUTURIT. high efficiency and added value for pedestrians speak for this type of “road furniture. so no separate mounting of the acoustic signal transmitter is necessary. This state can only be manually reset by maintenance personnel on site. the signal volume is automatically adjusted within 1-second update cycles. The first order is already under production for installation in Brussels. The maximum sound level is 90dB. AluStar’s fail-safe mechanism is based on redundancy monitored by two microcontrollers. the proven functionality of AluStar has been extended by an integrated acoustic signal transmitter. Numerous cities in Europe. developed by the SWARCO MIZAR software team. Over 800 displays delivered In 2002. This is accomplished in a close cooperation between Banverket and SWARCO MIZAR. These are installed in the dedicated GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway) network owned by Banverket. The software provides the input for PA announcements at all Swedish railway stations. is the common information system of Banverket for all passenger displays at railway platforms and terminals across Sweden. displays to national railway stations. The Linaria TT Rail information system is continuously updated with new functionalities based on requirements from operators and customers. As a supplier for both software and hardware solutions. The ongoing volumes are approximately 50–60 displays per year. High satisfaction with the product has been the basis for a successful long-term supplier-customer relationship.22 PUBLIC TRANSPORT I DRIVE ON SWARCO MIZAR AB STAYING ON TRACK IN SWEDEN Getting you there safe and fast Keeping a watchful eye on rail transport Since 1999. has supplied software solutions for passenger information to Banverket. Together with Banverket. personnel training for service and maintenance staff is carried out for Banverket and their contractors. SWARCO MIZAR was awarded a framework contract to supply platform and monitor . A total of over 800 displays in different shapes and sizes have since been delivered. Gothenburg-based SWARCO MIZAR AB. The software is an integrated part of the national railway-information system. The contract was renewed in 2008 with Banverket for another four years. with the option of an additional 3-year extension. SWARCO MIZAR has developed a portfolio of communication solutions for the integration with displays. sensors and PA systems. both wired and wireless. the Swedish Rail Administration. and it also feeds Banverket’s web portal with detailed train departure and arrival information. The well proven Linaria TT Rail. and 32”-TFT monitors provide timely bus information to passengers.DRIVE ON I PUBLIC TRANSPORT 23 LEA NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION DISPLAYS SAY IT ALL On the streets of London The bus-stop display “Transport for London project” was developed for the needs of bus stops in the UK capital.lea. SWARCO MIZAR AB INFORMATION ON 800 BUSES A DAY A clear overview of bus arrivals and departures using Linaria is the basis for efficient bus transportation in Sweden’s capital city. top-quality materials and numerous upgrading possibilities. installed all the information stands. allowing bus companies to book their arrivals by means of the Cityterminalen website. The product itself represents a combination of advanced technical solutions. The signs of the times Saying it loud and clear The bus stop display “SWARCO MIZAR Italy” was developed on the basis of specifications by MIZAR’s Swedish public transport branch. Weighing no more than 12 kg. It is an example of a “compact” display. Together with newly developed Venetian blinds (sunshades). High-resolution 24”-TFT (thin-film transistor) monitors with boarding signals are installed at every gate. Following intense development of LED passengerinformation displays. Other new functions input the bus departures onto the web. Throughout the terminal. . The “c” software team developed “Gaterunner” which provides a graphical overview of the bus departures and arrivals. it is possible to travel to all of Sweden as well as to a large part of Europe. The handling of invoices is facilitated by the integration of Linaria and the City Terminal invoice system. information stands with 46”. various solutions for communicating with the control centre. Each day around 800 buses use this facility. LEA has recently expanded their product portfolio with the introduction of a new LED terminal display and LED scrolling-text display. easy service access. which represents the largest LCD main display ever delivered by the company. From here. top-quality SMD LED technology. Cityterminalen is the largest bus station of Stockholm. the sign operates at a temperature range from -20 to +60°C. it allows more message content to be shown. cases for the monitors and the gate portals. On-line and on-time A Linaria traffic information system was installed by SWARCO MIZAR. The first applications will be at public transportation stops in London and Italy. advanced diagnostics. Its main advantages are modern design. together with a welding company. In this project SWARCO MIZAR. SWARCO is now able to supply LED-based publicinformation displays. Larger in size than the display for London. superb optical characteristics can be achieved. The LED diodes employed have an extremely high intensity.si With Slovenian-based LEA joining the group. voice-announcement system for persons with impaired hearing – and much more. www. M. The innovation assures high visibility for the markings even in the case of steep approach angles.S.msa@swarco. In com­ bination with high-quality marking materials. Inc. With Director-2 WR. . It also provides the best possible retroreflection in conditions where visibility is poor as it is with rain and fog. one of the most frequent requests from motorists is the ability to better see pavement markings under rainy conditions. “Director-2 WR” is an innovative and economical safety solution to guide motorists through road construction zones under both dry and wet nighttime driving conditions. The superior reflectivity is also visible during hazardous rain conditions. an avid bass fisherman who works for Mid State Construction & Striping. in Perry. The plus9beads for airport applications were specially developed for the high demands of runways and helicopter landing zones.9 and a size gradation of 300 to 850 microns. SWARCO INDUSTRIES INC. announces the launch of their new wet-reflective temporary construction zone tape. This allows to prolong the necessary re-striping cycles which consequently reduces disturbances of air traffic and safety risks in conjunction with maintenance work. The company is a SWARCO INDUSTRIES glass bead.com Free publicity for SWARCO on the cover of the GEORGIA OUTDOOR NEWS February issue: Wearing the SWARCO cap is Scot Carnley. SWARCO manager Jon Sproul: “Testing has shown that Director-2 WR is 50 to 100% brighter than traditional temporary marking tapes. M.” According to recent surveys. retroreflectivity readings of 800 – 1. thermoplastic and pavement marking tape customer. Using SWARCO’s own premium reflective optic systems. The plus9beads have a refractive index of 1. The particularly resistant glass composition ensures the high reflection over long periods of time. GA. Contact: office. SWARCO once more responds to actual market requirements in an innovative way. the tape provides temporary reflective markings which create longer viewing distances for motorists driving into and through construction zones. SWAROVSKI GmbH sets a new milestone in safety and cost effectiveness in Airport Markings. SWAROVSKI CHECK IN FOR THE FUTURE With its plus9beads.24 ROAD MARKING I DRIVE ON NEWS FROM THE U.500 mcd/lx/m2 can be reached. even under tough conditions.1 BEADS SOLIDPLUS are special Type A reflective glass beads which distinguish themselves through high retroreflectivity and long-term durability.1 in cost effectiveness. for example tyre abrasion. waterborne paints. the beads are appropriate for solventbased.1 BEADS SOLIDPLUS improves safety in lit and in particular unlit tunnels in exactly the same way as with highway fog warning markings or orange and yellow construction zone markings. SWARCO No.1 BEADS SOLIDPLUS are the answer. the beads form in combination with a coordinated marking material the economical alternative to pre-formed pavement marking tapes.1 BEADS SOLID PLUS Sizes: Roundness: Bulk weight: Coating: 300-850 μ min.1 in retroreflection and durability From construction sites to tunnels – wherever clear road markings are a must. A young and motivated team at M. for two-component spray plastics or structured road marking systems. SWAROVSKI’s Glass Competence Centre develops and markets innovative glass beads which complement pow­ erful marking systems for improved road safety. Area of Application: SWARCO No. 85% approx. SWARCO No. They achieve retroreflection values of 500 to 1000 mcd/lx/m2 in dry conditions and up to 200 mcd/lx/m2 in wet conditions. Coming directly from the glass melt. the beads’ resistance capability is heightened through the special glass composition. With multifac- eted uses.1 BEADS SOLIDPLUS are also the no. When dealing with mechanical influences. SWAROVSKI SAFETY PLUS: SWARCO NO.1 BEADS SOLIDPLUS SWARCO glass beads: No.DRIVE ON I ROAD MARKING 25 M. to EN 1423 . Together with their long term durability.7 kg/l T14 Refractive index: Class A acc. 1. spikes or winter services. SWARCO No. A cost-effective alternative: With their excellent features. SWARCO No. Ideal solutions are 2-component marking materials such as 2-K K809 Indoor Paint. RAL 7038. give an overview on their sustainable solutions for various surface types. This spray­ able quality product is immune to residual humidity and provides a durable marking that can be passed over shortly after application. But which product is best suited for a certain purpose? Markings on uncoated concrete surfaces For stable concrete or cement screed we recommend to apply a 2-component high solid epoxy resin paint (2-K K809 Indoor Paint). the usual white marking can be replaced by a darker shade in order to guarantee the necessary contrast. The special floor surfaces in parking houses and garages require different marking products and techniques. . A test application helps to clarify this. 2-K Acrylic Indoor Paint or 2-K LimboClearLine Indoor Paint with silk lustre topcoat. RAL 7035). The specialists of LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK GmbH. Germany’s largest manufacturer of liquid road marking materials. As a rule epoxy resin top sealants should not be marked on with one-component marking materials. OS 11 or OS 13).26 ROAD MARKING I DRIVE ON LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK MARKINGS FOR PARKING Durable markings in parking houses and garages are safety. Markings on reaction resin coatings While uncoated concrete floors are less frequently used. abrasion resistance. Best long term performance is achieved when the marking paint is applied within 48 hours after the top sealant. durability and little tendency to attract dirt.g. classified OS 8. convenience and efficiency factors. a large number of garage floors is nowadays protected with so-called OS coatings (surface protection systems. The matt marking surface can be additionally protected by applying a 2-component UV clear varnish. In case the OS floor sealing is done in a light colour shade (e. Generally LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK’s indoor marking materials are characterised by excellent resistance against chemicals. 1 mm the right product is the 2-K Afterglow Paint System consisting of primer. thinner bitumen emulsion screeds. Just send an e-mail to: info@limburgerlackfabrik. can be part of an emergency lighting system. for arrow markings. For layer thicknesses up to approx.) Expected contamination intensity in conjunction with wear resistance against cleaning measures Results of test coatings and bonding tests Markings on bituminous surfaces This concerns mastic asphalt surfaces or cold applied. kerbs. Bitumen emulsion screeds can still be found in older garages.de Markings on concrete composite stone On outdoor surfaces and garage floors with earth substrate.g. For downloads please refer to www.de . Durable results are achieved with 2-K FLUOX Daylight Luminescent Paint System and 2-K FLUOX Daylight Luminescent Plastic (2-component coldplastic of 1-3 mm layer thickness).limburgerlackfabrik. e. That is why a test marking is recommended to identify the suitable marking material. etc. The special pigments of these marking products are charged by normal light and then emit this energy as visible light in darkness. More safety and orientation with luminescent products Daylight luminescent paints: Sidewalks. concrete composite stones are used. The finish with 2-K UV Clear Varnish adds UV stability and makes the marking more dirtrepellent in the long run. For rough. Surface qualities vary from relatively smooth to rough. Prior to applicaiton. no-go traffic zones etc. geometry and application time of marking Intensity of traffic impact (stationary traffic. car or truck traffic. Afterglow products: Phosphorescent systems. thick-layer 2-component H145 Indoor Coldplastic (matt surface) and H155 Indoor Coldplastic (glossy surface) deliver best results. In principle the above mentioned Indoor Coldplastic types or 2-component paints can be applied. Thicknesses between 1 and 3 mm are best served by 2-K Afterglow Plastic. a thorough cleaning of older and contaminated pavements is recommended. 2-K K809 Indoor Paint lends itself as epoxy resin marking immune to raised ground humidity. often need clear extra marking. The afterglow duration increases with the thickness of the light-accumulating layer. More information on products and surface types can be found in the Technical Information documents of LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK. partly chipped mastic asphalt surfaces.DRIVE ON I ROAD MARKING 27 Selection criteria for indoor markings n n n n n Type and state of surface Place. The specialists of LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK give you consultancy in all application-related matters. afterglow paint and UV clear varnish. the training centres apply slippery surfaces where skidding can be experienced. based in Targoviste/Romania. Features of SWARODIT reflective coating n n n n n n n Waterborne and environmentally friendly Fast-drying and highly durable Simple to prepare and easy to use Can be conveniently applied by means of brush or roller Generates a high degree of retroreflectivity on various surfaces such as concrete. snow poles. Quick curing in just 20-30 minutes. especially in driver training centres run by automobile clubs. However.28 ROAD MARKING I DRIVE ON COLOURFUL AND DURABLE Large surfaces are a particular case in road marking. construction-zone barriers. Think in larger dimensions – with quality products from LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK. LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK offers durable solutions for bike lanes and roundabouts. proudly announces a superior alternative to standard reflective sheetings and cat’s eyes: SWARODIT – a universal and highly reflective coating for vertical surfaces. but also makes the surface more resistant to traffic impact. tunnel portals. car rims. It can best be described as a type of “liquid sheeting. SLIPPERY WHEN WET LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK equips driver training centres with special skid markings. Usually roads have to have skid resistance for the right grip of car tyres. easy refurbishment and a self-distribution effect are the advantages of the 2-component material. wood or synthetic materials Available in a wide selection of colour options Offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional. construction machines and boundary stones – you name it! SWARODIT can also be used for decorative purposes and even for artistic creations with nighttime visibility effect. there is a demand also for surfaces with low skid resistance. SWARODIT dramatically improves night-time visibility of roundabout curbstones made of concrete or granite. loading ramps. Special two-component cold plastics for large surface markings.“ Simply and conveniently applied using a brush or a roller. Coloured drop-on glass granulate by SWARCO increases the grip on bike lanes while creating an optical contrast and increasing safety for the weaker participants in traffic. guard-rails. With a skid resistance value of mere 20 SRT (normal roads have minimum 45 SRT). NEW REFLECTIVE COATING IMPROVED NIGHT-TIME SAFETY AT THE STROKE OF A BRUSH SWARCO VICAS. Adding bauxite to traffic-circle markings not only improves the road grip. hydrants. granite. Fast curing and robustness against traffic wear are convincing advantages of coldplastic. parking houses. building edges. alleys. horse-drawn vehicles. bicycle frames. LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK developed a special road marking material for this purpose. In order to train the right reaction when a car breaks out on a slippery road section. Cyclists appreciate a good surface grip on bicycle lanes. Road markings in traffic circles must be able to withstand heavy shearing forces and prevent the formation of lane grooves. drivers can be sure to make the skidding experience. garage entrances. standard products . metal. Special two-component coldplastics of LIMBURGER LACKFABRIK ideally respond to the specific local requirements. usually reinforced by bringing water into play. tunnels. the first eight of which were equipped with parking systems from SWARCO.000 children and students. urban environments and the related parkingspace requirements are integrated into the daily fabric of life. the apartment house “Bjerget” (meaning mountain in English) was selected in 2008 as the winning design for the world’s best housing at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Barcelona. As an example of this. a new project for a 3-year framework contract was tendered in 2007. SWARCO bid and won the order and has since installed seven additional parking systems in Ørestaden. In support of the idea that motor vehicles should also be a part of daily life in the city district.000 employees. Copenhagen Airport and the cross-sea bridge to Sweden. motorways. It has a breadth of five kilometers from Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport and covers an area of three million square meters. Ørestaden is the name of a new city district of Copenhagen.DRIVE ON I PARKING 29 SWARCO PARKING SYSTEMS IN ØRESTADEN – CITY PARKING HAS NEVER BEEN SO CONVENIENT! Ørestaden as it is today (left) and what it will look like in 2020 (right) For new multi-storied parking buildings in the Copenhagen city district of Ørestaden. In order to satisfy EU regulations. Far-sighted parking concept It was decided early on by the municipal authorities of Ørestaden to implement a parking strategy which would assure widely available and easily accessible parking spaces. Since 2004. and provide educational opportunities for 20. Partly completed in 2002. Far more. offer working possibilities for 60.000 people. this area will expand until the year 2020 to accommodate homes for 20. World’s best housing design Ørestaden is not just a series of traditional concrete buildings in which people live and work. The plan foresaw multi-storiedey parking for all cars and motorcy- . it is an area where new ideas in architecture. SWARCO DENMARK supplied efficient equipment and systems to facilitate parking. In the first stage of this far-sighted parking concept. cles. Ørestaden is a direct extension of the existing city and is located close to transportation junctions such as the City Metro. a total of 16 multi-storied parking sites were built. it was determined that the maximum distance from a business firm or private apartment to a parking site should never be more than 200 metres. SWARCO DENMARK has supplied advanced parking systems to Ørestaden. explains. This is the start signal for the ongoing equipping of further “Platinum” and “Gold” partners throughout the German-speaking area and the Benelux countries over the next five years.30 CI-PRODUCTS I DRIVE ON DAMBACH CORPORATE DESIGN THE POWER OF SIGNS Right on time for the start of the season in spring 2009. which have now largely been produced.” In addition. DAMBACH CORPORATE DESIGN Sales Manager. . as Felix Büch. in close cooperation with the specialist departments of Honda Motor Europe (North) GmbH in Offenbach. preparations were completed for the provision of a large number of selected dealers with the new CI signs in the course of this spring. were developed and optimised to an extent that in the long-term they will continue to meet the requirements placed on signage. which offers great energy efficiency. the finished elements. During the past year. DAMBACH CORPORATE DESIGN has fitted out Honda Power Equipment’s first fifty trading partners with new and eye-catching CI signs. “Even this relatively tight framework often leaves space for differing solutions and design versions. Honda’s special wish that these elements would have minimum impact upon resources and the environment was also fulfilled. However. This is exemplified by the fact that the very latest LED technology. Through the production of a range of samples and subsequent measurements and checks in our light laboratory. is being used for illumination purposes. Germany. The project for the optimisation of the external appearance of Honda dealers is scheduled to last five years and all the new design elements have been developed in line with the precise stipulations laid down in the CI programme. Stadium Hohe Warte Innsbruck. a hole was left on the offensive side. the Raiders will Headcoach Santos Carrillo and the new President be welcoming to the Elisabeth Swarovski team four new exciting and true impact players.2009 06.06.2009 10. Santos Carrillo. Rattenfänger St.04.04. However the 2009 campaign already sits on the door step and along with it some new faces and a handful of changes that will make the coming season as defending champs an exciting and compelling season! Former Head Coach Geoff Buffum left the Raiders to pursue his coaching career in the US.05. Despite the changes. Herrenried Stadium Innsbruck.2009 1)… 2)… Kick Off 15:00 h 17:00 h 15:00 h 15:00 h 15:00 h 14:00 h 20:00 h 16:00 h 17:00 h 20:00 h 17:00 h 17:00 h 20:00 h 20:00 h Home-Team SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL Danube Dragons Raiffeisen Vikings Vienna SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL Cineplexx Blue Devils Eurobowl Quarterfinal*) Turek Graz Giants SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL Eurobowl Semifinal*) AFL Wildcard Game*) AFL Semifinal*) EUROBOWL XXIV*) AUSTRIAN BOWL XXV*) Guest Turek Graz Giants SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL Carinthian Black Lions Raiffeisen Vikings Vienna SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL Winner EFL-Group 11) SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL Danube Dragons tbd tbd tbd tbd tbd Location Innsbruck.2009 11.06.2009 13. to the top post as the new Head Coach of the Raiders. Tivoli Stadium3) Innsbruck. he brings a wealth of offensive experience to the Raiders. Tivoli Stadium Korneuburg.07. Tivoli Stadium Graz.DRIVE ON I SPORTS 31 SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL AMERICAN FOOTBALL – SHORT SEASON PREVIEW 2009 With the onset of the New Year. the hunger for continued success has not subsided with a large core of very experienced Austrians still in top form. Tivoli Stadium Innsbruck.2009 24. the 2009 campaign promises to bring many challenges. Tivoli Stadium3) Innsbruck.2009 02.07. The organization then elevated Raiders veteran Defensive Coordinator. Tivoli Stadium2) Innsbruck. Along with the league rule A strong team hoping for a strong performance of the SWARCO RAIDERS TIROL in the forthcoming 2009 season: change. Tivoli Stadium3) *)… SWARCO RAIDERS as Eurobowl Champions are prequalified for the EFL Quarterfinal Braunschweig Lions (GER). In 2008 the Raiders were crowned EuroBowl champs and with this consequently the #1 team in all of Europe.2009 27. but the Raiders have been vigorously training all off season and are prepared to make a stand and take their title defence on the road.2009 18.2009 18.06.2009 13.2009 16. With Coach Buffum’s departure. In an effort to continue to strengthen the impact of local players. Tivoli Stadium2) Innsbruck.2009 20. As any season.05.2009 04. changes have come with it.03.04.06. Tivoli Stadium Hohenems.05. He most recently was the OC at Western State College of Colorado. Bolzano Giants (ITA) or Pioners de L’Hospitalet (ESP) if qualified 3)… homegame upon league decision . Vienna. To this end. Eggenberg Stadium Innsbruck. Tivoli Stadium Innsbruck. With over 29 years of coaching experience under his belt. the league reduced the amount of import players from six down to four. With this in mind Coach Carrillo went out and found an experienced and highly successful Offensive Coordinator in Coach Carl Iverson.05. Date 28. Changing rules Another new spin on the 2009 Season is one that will have the entire AFL making adjustments. the Raiders have parted ways with a group of imports that has largely remained unchanged over the last few years. Talk to us first. Blattenwaldweg 8.com. +43-5224-56070 E.ag@swarco. SWARCO AG. T.SWARCO is the comprehensive one-stop shop for everyone in today‘s traffic industry. office.32 SWARCO AG SWARCO I FIRST IN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS. . Austria.swarco. From highly reflective road markings through brilliant LED signals to adaptive traffic control and entire traffic management centres .com SWARCO I First in Traffic Solutions. F. +43-5224-58770. high quality and environmentally friendly solutions we enable you to better manage travel for all road users and create safer driving conditions on both urban networks and motorways. 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