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Industry recognition for Intellicone

Developed by Highway Resource Solutions (HRS), Intellicone, a modular, easy to deploy workzone safety system for the road maintenance, construction and utility sectors, has won the highly coveted Construction News Product Innovation of the year award. HRS, in association with highways service provider A-one+, were presented with the award, the judges commenting “this is what we call innovation and one that comes from the heart. This brilliant solution in one of the most dangerous sectors of construction can
July 16, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Developed by Highway Resource Solutions (HRS), 7364 Intellicone, a modular, easy to deploy workzone safety system for the road maintenance, construction and utility sectors, has won the highly coveted Construction News Product Innovation of the year award.

HRS, in association with highways service provider A-one+, were presented with the award, the judges commenting “this is what we call innovation and one that comes from the heart. This brilliant solution in one of the most dangerous sectors of construction can protect site workers on a daily basis and will really save lives”.

Roger Poeth, managing director of HRS said; “We are delighted with the formal industry recognition for our Intellicone technology platform. It underlines the importance of health and safety and how innovative use of technology can help reduce incidents and prevent injuries”

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