Skip to main content

Traffic in control

Turkish firm ISBAK is now offering a high performance traffic light controller that meets European regulations on the world market. The system has been well-proven in the company's home market of Turkey and is now being installed in a number of other countries. The firm has tendered for major traffic control projects in the Middle East and Europe, with sales successes so far in Syria, Iran, Iraq and Greece for example. The system does meet international technical requirements and Sadullah Uzun, trade manage
February 9, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
Turkish firm 2520 ISBAK is now offering a high performance traffic light controller that meets European regulations on the world market. The system has been well-proven in the company's home market of Turkey and is now being installed in a number of other countries. The firm has tendered for major traffic control projects in the Middle East and Europe, with sales successes so far in Syria, Iran, Iraq and Greece for example. The system does meet international technical requirements and Sadullah Uzun, trade manager at ISBAK said, "In Turkey we are using European standards."

The company now offers a range of products including control software and traffic lights and Uzun said that the firm offers a complete package to clients, including system integration. In addition, the firm has developed an innovative tracking system that allows local authorities to track road maintenance and service vehicles and even operate functions remotely. At present ISBAK is also working on a sophisticated messaging system to provide information to drivers on traffic congestion and delays using overhead gantries. This system will be proven in Turkey and will then be launched internationally. The company is also working on an advanced navigation software package at present.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Latest innovations in GPS and machine control
    February 22, 2012
    Modern satellite technology is making life easier for everyone on the construction site and in the office. Most major equipment manufacturers are now integrating GPS machine control systems into the design of excavators, bulldozers, pavers, and motor graders. For stake-less work it is a major component for automatic grading, surveying, and excavating systems, with contractors and construction companies using GPS machine control systems to improve operations.
  • Chinese firms unveiled earthmoving innovation at BICES 2015
    January 15, 2016
    Chinese firms LiuGong, Shantui, Sunward and XCMG revealed innovative earthmoving concepts at BICES 2015 – Mike Woof writes. Of the many new machines seen at the recent BICES 2015 construction equipment exhibition in Beijing, a number of firms were notable for their innovations. LiuGong, Shantui, Sunward and XCMG all offered particular developments in earthmoving technology that stood out from the array of more conventional equipment. All of these firms also showed more standard machines, as did other rivals
  • Skid steer loader - more versatile than a jack of all trades
    February 17, 2012
    The skid steer loader has for many years been known as a jack-of-all-trades. Indeed the term loader can be a bit misleading, as a skid steer is far more than simply a digging or lifting machine. Skid steers, and their more recent compact tracked loader stablemates, are the original powered tool carriers. They are designed to work with a host of attachments, not just a bucket or pallet forks. However while this concept of one base machine and a multitude of attachments has been a big success in North America
  • Major advances are being seen in aggregate production technologies
    June 28, 2013
    Recent exhibitions have been launch venues for key developments in aggregate production technologies - Mike Woof reports Efficient production of aggregates is crucial for maintaining cost-effectiveness and also lowering material costs. With contractors owning many of their own quarry operations, these firms understand the benefits of reducing materials costs for their road construction projects. Major developments in the equipment for crushing, screening and washing aggregates are now coming to market and e