EANS-News: Hoeft & Wessel to supply 500 user-friendly ticket vending machines to S-Bahn Berlin

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Subtitle: S-Bahn Berlin invests in ergonomic infrastructure

Hanover / Germany, 01/06/2010. (euro adhoc) - The Almex division of the German
IT and engineering Group Hoeft & Wessel will supply 500 stationary ticket
vending machines to S-Bahn Berlin GmbH. With their extra bright screens that
respond to the lightest touch, a faster ticket printer, a quadrilateral menu for
easy selection of standard tickets, a display highlighting the next step in the
procedure, Braille labelling and a bag rest, this latest generation of machines
is even more convenient and easier to use for passengers. The result is a
significant reduction in the time required to operate the machines for the
passengers. Moreover, S-Bahn Berlin will install additional ticket machines in
stations with a high passenger volume, so that the total number of machines will
increase by 50.

S-Bahn Berlin opted for an Almex ticketing system on the strength of the
positive experiences with a previous-generation Almex system that was also
supplied by Hoeft & Wessel. 400 new ticket machines will be installed in the
course of this year, starting in May 2010. The remaining 100 units will follow
in 2011.

Some 1.3 million passengers travel on the S-Bahn network in Berlin and the
surrounding area. Time-based tickets can be purchased as well as single-fare
tickets, and they can be paid for using cash or cards.

"The new ticket vending machines represent an investment to make our services
even more user-friendly. Our passengers will appreciate the easier and faster
operation of these terminals," explains Gerd-Peter Willbrandt, Head of Sales at
S-Bahn Berlin.

A key focus in the development of the new machines was on providing universal
access to all users. With their bright screen, Braille labelling and the clear
guidance provided to the user, these machines are particularly convenient for
use by passengers with disabilities. The units can also provide information
acoustically.

Further inquiry note:
Dr. Arnd Fritzemeier
Tel.: +49-511-6102-300
E-Mail: [email protected]
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issuer: Höft & Wessel AG
Rotenburger Str. 20
D-30659 Hannover
phone: +49-511-6102-0
FAX: +49-511-6102-411
mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.hoeft-wessel.com
sector: Technology
ISIN: DE0006011000
indexes: TecDAX, Prime All Share, Technology All Share
stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt, free trade: Berlin,
Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Hannover, München
language: English

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