Vinci Autoroutes extends Q-Free contract

The largest highway operator in Europe, French highway concessionaire Vinci Autoroutes has extended its frame agreement for tags with Q-Free with an order estimated to be a minimum of US$4.2 million. The contract will be fulfilled within 2016, with an option for further extension. “Q-Free has been present in the French market for many years. We are very pleased to receive this extension of the frame agreement with this important customer. During the delivery period, Q-Free will be able to introduce new e
November 7, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The largest highway operator in Europe, French highway concessionaire 5973 Vinci Autoroutes has extended its frame agreement for tags with 108 Q-Free with an order estimated to be a minimum of US$4.2 million. The contract will be fulfilled within 2016, with an option for further extension.

“Q-Free has been present in the French market for many years. We are very pleased to receive this extension of the frame agreement with this important customer. During the delivery period, Q-Free will be able to introduce new even more advanced technology into this very competitive market,” comments Q-Free CEO, Thomas Falck .
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