APM PRO Receives the ITS Leader Award
We are delighted to announce that APM PRO has been awarded the ITS Leader statuette for its innovative Control Ice Pro solution during the final of the XIV edition of the LIDER ITS competition, named after Professor Wojciech Suchorzewski. The ITS LIDER Statuette during the Polish ITS Congress in Warsaw was received by the Vice President of APM PRO, Dawid Brudny, from the President of ITS Polska, Prof. Mirosław Siergiejczyk – Chairman of the Jury. The ITS LIDER Diploma was presented by Prof. Jerzy Mikulski, also present were the President of ITS POLSKA, Dr. Marek Litwin, the Director of PKITS, Jan Litwiński, and the host of the ceremony, mgr Piotr Krukowski.
ITS Poland is a professional, public-private initiative that supports the development and implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) aimed at creating safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation.
The main objective of the ITS Leader competition is to promote innovative technological solutions in the field of ITS in Poland, including new products, implementations, and scientific advancements. The award is given to company or research organization that has introduced a new product or service that has significantly contributed to the development of ITS in its region and plays a leading role in the ITS community.
In 2023, APM PRO completed the installation of another de-icing system on road S7 at the entrances to the tunnel under Lubon Maly, greatly enhancing road safety on this important route to Zakopane during winter. Control Ice Pro is one of the modules of the Control Pro platform, designed to monitor the weather protection system and automatic de-icing. System performs exceptionally well in mountainous areas during the winter season, preventing slippery road surfaces.
Receiving the award, Dawid Brudny emphasized that this award is a great honor and recognition of the hard work, passion, and commitment of the APM PRO team. He also expressed sincere thanks to APM’s loyal customers, whose trust and partnership played a key role in the company’s success. “It just so happens that this year APM is celebrating its 30th anniversary. During this time, Polish roads have changed completely. More than 5,000 km of expressways and highways have been built, equipped with advanced technical solutions controlled by sophisticated software. Our company has developed alongside the industry”, Dawid Brudny said. He also noted that the future of ITS will likely belongs to C-ITS systems – connected and automated mobility, which will bring another revolution in road safety. “This technology will bring about another revolution in road safety. I believe that the ITS community will collaborate and innovate in this area for road safety”, Dawid Brudny concluded.