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Kuwait opts for Jenoptik enforcement

Jenoptik’s Traffic Solutions division and its long-term local partner, First Joint Group, are to supply the Kuwait Ministry of Interior with fixed and mobile radar-based speed and red light enforcement systems to upgrade all traffic enforcement equipment in the country. The systems are equipped with the latest digital camera and tracking radar technology Delivery of the order, valued at more than US$2.7 million, is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2014. Jenoptik traffic safety technology ha
January 24, 2014 Read time: 1 min
RSS79 Jenoptik’s Traffic Solutions division and its long-term local partner, 6635 First Joint Group, are to supply the Kuwait Ministry of Interior with fixed and mobile radar-based speed and red light enforcement systems to upgrade all traffic enforcement equipment in the country. The systems are equipped with the latest digital camera and tracking radar technology

Delivery of the order, valued at more than US$2.7 million, is scheduled to begin in the First quarter of 2014.

Jenoptik traffic safety technology has been deployed in the Middle East for several years. “We are pleased with the new order from Kuwait. It shows us that the customer is satisfied with our products and services and that they are looking to continue our successful cooperation”, says Michael Mertin, president and CEO of Jenoptik.

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