Traffic Technology TAHAKOM & VITRONIC Sign MOU to Strengthen Local Content and Sustainability Efforts in Saudi Arabia
In line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to Vision Zero, the Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control Company, TAHAKOM, German company VITRONIC signed an MOU to drive Local Content and Sustainability in Saudi Arabia alongside enhancing the road safety measures. This significant milestone in the collaboration between TAHAKOM and VITRONIC marks a new chapter in their joint efforts to increase road safety and create a sustainable future.
During a recent visit by TAHAKOM to VITRONIC's headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, both companies discussed future strategies and visionary approaches to traffic management capabilities. Hani Alsaigh, Vice President of Supply Chain at TAHAKOM, Daniel Scholz-Stein, CEO of VITRONIC Group, and Dr. Youssef El Hansali, Managing Director VITRONIC KSA and CEO of VITRONIC Machine Vision Middle East LLC, signed the Local Content and Sustainability Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) driving towards Saudi Arabia Vision 2030. With a strong local presence in Saudi Arabia since 2017, VITRONIC KSA has maintained a Saudi leadership and employs over 45 Saudi professionals. This commitment to local talent ensures seamless integration of enforcement systems and continuous service provision.
Why is enforcement so crucial?
The importance of enforcement systems cannot be understated. Studies have shown that the introduction of such systems in various countries has led to a reduction in accidents and fatalities. By cracking down on traffic violations, enforcement systems not only save lives but also alleviate the burden on emergency medical services and law enforcement. Additionally, smoother traffic flow resulting from these systems reduces travel time, benefiting individuals and the nation's overall economy.
It is integrated in our business on all levels to push the boundaries of the feasible. Together with TAHAKOM, we have been able to increase the standard of living and will not stop before no more lives are lost on the road.
In line with our slogan Safe Path, Smart Way, the project will be another enabling step not only to create more safety on the Kingdom’s roads but also to an integrated database. It will allow us to take the best decisions for an innovative and safe ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
About VITRONIC
VITRONIC is the world's leading innovation driver for machine vision, enabling its customers to master the challenges of tomorrow.
The global group of companies develops forward-looking solutions in the form of specialized products and software for image-based quality inspection, identification and process optimization, which find application in the growth sectors of automation and traffic engineering.
VITRONIC solutions make an important contribution to helping shape a safe and sustainable world. The existing limits of what is economically feasible are constantly being questioned in order to achieve the highest quality and productivity, for example in the production of automotive and pharmaceutical companies. Worldwide, Auto-ID solutions in logistics centers and at cargo airports, take over the reliable and efficient recording of shipments and thus ensure a transparent flow of goods.
In the transport sector, VITRONIC offers leading technology for increased safety on the roads, for optimizing traffic flow and for recording road usage.
Open and honest dealings with our customers form the foundation for jointly exploiting technological and process potential to the full. Joint success forms the basis of long-term cooperation with companies such as B. Braun, BMW, Daimler, DHL, UPS, Fresenius and Sanofi as well as with public clients.
Since its foundation in 1984, VITRONIC has been growing continuously for 40 years. The current annual turnover (2023) is above 240 million EUR and the company is currently represented on five continents in over 80 countries with approximately 1,400 employees. Since 2024 the company is part of ITIS Holding, leveraging the strengths of both entities, creating a strong end-to-end ITS and automation provider.
Development and production of VITRONIC systems are located at the company headquarters in Wiesbaden. VITRONIC subsidiaries span across all continents, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Additionally, a global network of sales and service partners ensures localized support for international customers.