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PTV Group targets international expansion

The PTV Group has expanded its international business with the opening of a new branch in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to improve infrastructure usage of in the South American market through a local office. PTV, which has operations worldwide, including in Mexico City, Portland, Oregon and Arlington, Washington, sees the move as further strengthening its position in the American market. The group now has 14 branches and subsidiaries across five continents, and some 600 employees, generating a turnover of US$90
October 15, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
The 3264 PTV Group has expanded its international business with the opening of a new branch in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to improve infrastructure usage of in the South American market through a local office.

PTV, which has operations worldwide, including in Mexico City, Portland, Oregon and Arlington, Washington, sees the move as further strengthening its position in the American market.

The group now has 14 branches and subsidiaries across five continents, and some 600 employees, generating a turnover of US$90 million from software for traffic optimisation and transportation logistics.

Miller Crockart, vice-president of Sales, Traffic Software at PTV, says: "As one of the BRIC countries, Brazil has undergone major development and is currently experiencing a great deal of pressure on its road network and public transport.”

Maria Ines Garcia Lippe, regional sales director of PTV Brazil, is now responsible for the new office: "Our customers will benefit from the new office in many ways. We speak the same language, work in the same time zone, understand the national culture and can provide the transport experts from Germany with local trainers, partners and services."

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