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Q-Free wins in Portugal and Brazil

Portuguese road operator Ascendi has awarded Q-Free a five year service and maintenance contract, valued at over US$15 million, related to tolling infrastructure deployed in Beiras Litoral e Alta and Interior Norte concessions. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Q-Free has been awarded an order for tags and roadside equipment from Centro Gestao Meios de Pagto (CGMP) in Brazil valued at US$8.68 million. This order is a call off from the framework agreement of $34.25 million announced in October, 2010.
June 25, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Portuguese road operator Ascendi has awarded 108 Q-Free a five year service and maintenance contract, valued at over US$15 million, related to tolling infrastructure deployed in Beiras Litoral e Alta and Interior Norte concessions.

Meanwhile, in Brazil, Q-Free has been awarded an order for tags and roadside equipment from Centro Gestao Meios de Pagto (CGMP) in Brazil valued at US$8.68 million. This order is a call off from the framework agreement of $34.25 million announced in October, 2010.

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