Product developments on show at Traffex for the first time included the all-new Heimdall range of radar based above-ground detection which now provides comprehensive detection of pedestrians at the kerbside and on-crossing. Complementing Siemens’ comprehensive range of intersection controllers and signals heads, ELV and retrofit solutions and UTMC traffic outstations, is Siemens’ newly-designed pedestrian signal family and a new traffic signal pole specifically designed to provide safe low-level access in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) installations.

A new unobtrusive Selective Vehicle Detection (SVD) solution that uses long-range
RFID Readers and ID-tags was on the stand, together with a version of the company’s
soon to be launched SLD4 loop detector.

Urban Systems include Siemens’ proven Comet UTMC system and the world leading
adaptive traffic control system, PC SCOOT, with Siemens Elektra variable message sign
(VMS) providing highly visible and concise information to stand visitors.

The Siemens stand also features comprehensive solutions for the evolving Electric Vehicle market, including charging units. The stunning electric-powered e-chopper motorcycle stands centre stage. Custom-built for Siemens AG by Orange County Choppers, the renowned U.S. custom motorcycle manufacturer, the e-Chopper is tangible evidence of the Siemens’ value, innovation, and a desire to challenge the norm and embrace new efficient technologies in product innovation.

Based on the highly successful delivery of London's congestion charging scheme and
Low Emission Zone, Siemens' expertise in City Tolling schemes and low emission zones
was displayed too.

Visitors to the Siemens stand were invited to take part in a fun interactive driving game. In
true Grand Prix style, the racer with the fastest lap time on each day of the show won
a bottle of champagne.

In addition to product developments, company representatives will be on hand to advise
on Siemens’ products designed specifically with global customers in mind, discuss a
comprehensive range of consultancy services and flexible funding solutions designed to
help customers during times of budget constraint.

Operating from over 20 locations around the UK, Siemens provides a professional traffic
equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance service. From the smallest
repair of existing equipment, right through to the installation of the largest and most
complex projects the company has the ability to respond quickly and efficiently
whenever, and wherever it’s needed.

With over 30 years experience in microprocessor-based traffic controller design, Siemens provides proven controllers with innovative features. Our product range includes intelligent urban traffic control systems, variable message signs, public transport priority, vehicle and pedestrian detection and strategic guidance systems. We also provide solutions that enhance road safety and improve the traffic flow in congested urban and inter-urban areas.

We are committed to innovation and sustainable solutions. We re-invented the traffic light with Extra Low Voltage (ELV) technology and have developed new approaches to traffic management such as the PC SCOOT adaptive traffic control system which now operates in over 200 cities around the world.  Our innovative work on low-energy LEDs in traffic lights was recognised in 2009, when Siemens won the Energy and Environment i-award, the first award of its kind to be backed by the Government.

The company employs over 800 people throughout the UK, with its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Poole, Dorset. The UK manufacturing facility was recognised as “Factory of the Year” at the prestigious 2010 Best Factory Awards, organised by Cranfield School of Management.

Our engineers, technicians and consultants are all experts in their field and passionate about their work. In the UK, Siemens has several hundred skilled installation and maintenance engineers and a fully equipped training school with full time lecturers. Siemens is proud to maintain over half of all the Traffic Signals in the UK. Operating from a number of regional depots, our Field Service engineers work to install and maintain traffic control systems, both from Siemens and other manufacturers and are supported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a team of dedicated customer service representatives in our Contact Centre.

In addition to developing and maintaining innovative Traffic products, Siemens also has a growing consultancy service team. A team of experts based across the UK provide a range of services from junction design to modeling and simulation. Comprehensive and expert support can be provided, from design of equipment configuration to on street validation and asset management.

The Siemens product portfolio extends to the growing export market too. The largest Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system from Siemens is installed in Santiago, Chile. Based on PC SCOOT technology, it manages traffic at over 2,500 intersections in a city of 6 million people. Siemens has also successfully designed, manufactured and installed traffic management solutions in Asia and Africa.