Kapsch TrafficCom AG: First Sustainable Toll Gantry Installed on Austrian Highway

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Kapsch TrafficCom, in collaboration with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, has installed the first operational Green Gantry in Carinthia, Austria. This innovative toll gantry, constructed from renewable timber, offers significant environmental benefits compared to traditional steel or aluminum gantries. The Green Gantry saves 15 tons of CO2 emissions during production and has a lifespan of at least 20 years.

Key features of the Green Gantry include:

• Constructed mainly from glued and laminated spruce timber
• Weather-resistant larch wood for the outer layer
• Meets all relevant European norms and standards
• Powered by its own photovoltaic system with battery storage
• Installed in just one day due to high prefabrication

This sustainable initiative aligns with Kapsch TrafficCom's commitment to providing transportation solutions for sustainable mobility.

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• Installation of the first operational Green Gantry, saving 15 tons of CO2 emissions compared to traditional steel gantries
• Green Gantry meets all relevant European norms and standards for safety and functionality
• Sustainable design with a lifespan of at least 20 years, supporting long-term environmental benefits
• Powered by its own photovoltaic system, promoting energy efficiency

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• None.

• Wooden gantry rings in next phase of sustainable traffic infrastructure

• Meets all relevant European norms and standards

DULUTH, MN / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2024 / Kapsch TrafficCom is proud to announce that together with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, the first operational Green Gantry was installed in Carinthia, Austria.

Unlike traditional toll gantries made from steel or aluminum, which are associated with significant emissions due to their manufacturing and recycling processes, the Kapsch TrafficCom-designed Green Gantry is constructed from renewable timber. This sustainable material not only supports the same functional capabilities as conventional gantries but also provides notable environmental benefits: The Green Gantry in Carinthia saves 15 tons of CO ₂, while comparable steel gantries cause up to 30 tons of CO ₂ during production.

Michael Weber, Head of Sales EMENA at Kapsch TrafficCom, explains: " Our Green Gantry not only has a positive CO ₂ balance, it has the same load-bearing capacity and an even better environmental impact as a traditional gantry. In addition, it meets all relevant European norms and standards for gantries, so it is equally safe to deploy and to maintain, and after its lifetime of at least 20 years, it can be dismantled and re-used without causing additional pollution."

" For us, sustainable construction is not just an empty slogan; we want to set new standards in this area," say ASFINAG board members Hartwig Hufnagl and Herbert Kasser. " Innovations are the driving force behind this. Wood as a building material can also play an important role on the motorway in the future ."

The load-bearing core and therefore the majority of the new gantry is made of glued and laminated spruce timber. Weather-resistant larch wood was used for the outer layer, which can be easily repaired in case of damage. The highly prefabricated wood construction was completed and delivered to the building site by the HASSLACHER group. The installation of the gantry on the highway was managed by Asfinag together with traffic technology specialist Forster and, due to it's high degree of prefabrication, took only about one day.

The electricity for operating the gantry equipment comes from its own photovoltaic system. In order to ensure system functionality in bad weather and at night, a battery storage system was also installed.

More information: Press | Kapsch TrafficCom

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.

With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2023/24 financial year, about 4,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 539 million.

Press contact:
Carolin Treichl Executive Vice President Marketing & Communications Kapsch TrafficCom AG Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria P +43 50 811 1710 carolin.treichl@kapsch.net		Sandra Bijelic Head of Corporate Communications Kapsch TrafficCom AG Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria P +43664628 1720 sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

Further information: www.kapsch.net/ktc
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SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom AG

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FAQ

What is the Green Gantry installed by Kapsch TrafficCom (KPSHF) in Austria?

The Green Gantry is a sustainable toll gantry made from renewable timber, installed by Kapsch TrafficCom in collaboration with Asfinag in Carinthia, Austria. It offers the same functionality as traditional steel gantries but with significant environmental benefits, saving 15 tons of CO2 emissions during production.

How does the Green Gantry by Kapsch TrafficCom (KPSHF) compare to traditional gantries in terms of CO2 emissions?

The Green Gantry saves 15 tons of CO2 emissions during production, while comparable steel gantries cause up to 30 tons of CO2. This represents a significant reduction in environmental impact compared to traditional gantries.

What is the expected lifespan of Kapsch TrafficCom's (KPSHF) Green Gantry?

The Green Gantry has an expected lifespan of at least 20 years. After its useful life, it can be dismantled and re-used without causing additional pollution, further enhancing its sustainability credentials.

How is the Green Gantry by Kapsch TrafficCom (KPSHF) powered?

The Green Gantry is powered by its own photovoltaic system. To ensure functionality in bad weather and at night, a battery storage system has also been installed, making it energy-efficient and self-sustaining.