ALL.V.IN. a REAS: la tecnologia per l’emergenza incontra l’operatività sul campo

🇬🇧 How much salt is already on the tarmac? What is the exact freezing point of the road surface? Where and when is it really necessary to take action? For those responsible for managing traffic and road safety during the winter season, these are no longer theoretical questions based solely on estimates or general weather forecasts. Today, thanks to technology, these questions are answered with real-time data. On 22 and 23 September, we took part in an event of international significance: the meeting of PIARC Technical Committee 3.2 ‘Winter Services ’, held at the ANAS Smart Road Centre in Rome. The event, chaired by Roberto Mastrangelo (Chair of PIARC Italy’s Technical Committee 3.2), was attended by the association’s international leadership — including PIARC President Emanuela Stocchi , Chair of the International Technical Committee Peter Nutz and Vice-Chair Enzo Giletta — as well as a presentation by ANAS Chief Executive Claudio Andrea Gemme ; last but not least, our Chairman Giovanni Coffinardi , who is also the inventor of the solution, actively participated in the proceedings and was able to present the solution and its benefits to all the representatives of the main institutions and the numerous international experts. For us at All.V.In ., this was an opportunity to demonstrate how technology can drive the evolution of winter road maintenance. Winter road maintenance has always relied on practical experience, good timing and the ability to respond to unforeseen weather events. Today, we want to add a new dimension to this work: enabling the road itself to communicate its conditions in real time. In this context of excellence, we presented the Salt Detector integrated into the mobile road monitoring vehicle developed in collaboration with ANAS. The system measures the salt concentration directly on the road surface and determines its freezing point, transforming road conditions, in real time, into useful information for those carrying out the work. The principle guiding the development of our systems is clear: to provide precise analytical tools for managing road networks in an operational and targeted manner. T he fundamental objective of the salt detector is to optimise resource use, with a view to improving road safety, reducing environmental and infrastructural impact, and keeping maintenance costs down. This approach enables road operators to move beyond a reliance on standardised or blanket measures. The data presented during the event show that targeted management based on dynamic sensor technology can reduce salt consumption by over 30 per cent . This is a key achievement that ensures high safety standards for motorists whilst drastically reducing environmental impact and operating costs. Optimising resources, protecting roads and the environment.

🇬🇧 At the ASECAP Days 2026 in Bratislava , a key event for the European road infrastructure and mobility sector, All.V.In and A35 Brebemi - Aleatica were awarded first prize in the ASECAP Innovation Challenge 2026 for the Rover | Flash LED project . The award recognises a solution developed to support operational safety and improve the management of motorway operations, through an approach that combines technological innovation and practical applicability. Participation in the ASECAP Days provided an important opportunity to discuss the issues driving the sector’s evolution: infrastructure digitalisation, smart network management and operator safety. In this context, All.V.In continues to develop integrated systems designed to transform data and technology into concrete tools to support operational decision-making and infrastructure supervision. The results achieved with Rover | Flash LED confirm the value of collaboration between technological expertise and infrastructure management. The partnership with A35 Brebemi - Aleatica has enabled the development of a solution capable of meeting real operational needs, with the aim of enhancing safety, efficiency and the continuity of operations across the network. The evolution of infrastructure requires solutions that are increasingly connected, intelligent and focused on prevention. All.V.In continues its research and development work with the aim of contributing to the construction of safer, more efficient and sustainable infrastructure, putting innovation at the service of tomorrow’s mobility .

🇬🇧 We will be taking part in ASECAP Days 2026, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to road infrastructure and mobility, scheduled to take place from 27 to 29 May in Bratislava. This is an important opportunity to discuss key industry issues, such as digitalisation, sustainability and infrastructure development, alongside leading European operators and stakeholders. We are also delighted to announce that we are among the finalists for the ASECAP Innovation Award thanks to the Rover-Flash Led project, developed in collaboration with BreBeMi. We will be there to present it and give you a closer look at its potential. We look forward to seeing you in Bratislava! You’ll find us at Booth 12 Discover the programme

🇬🇧 A ‘Sal Detector’ to keep roads safe from snow All.v.in. of Maclodio launches a new sensor in collaboration with Anas. First use at the Cortina Olympics MACLODIO. Knowing how to intervene promptly to prevent a mountain road from becoming impassable due to ice and snow is no longer a task that relies on the intuition of operators, but a scientific one. Similarly, decisions regarding the quantities of salt to be spread on the carriageways have become scientific; excessive amounts corrode the asphalt and cause rapid deterioration, requiring higher maintenance costs. Making this leap in quality in the management of Italy’s many mountain roads possible is a Brescia-based company called All.v.in. The company is headquartered in Maclodio and was founded in 2002 by Giovanni Coffinardi and Flavio Benedetti; it employs around seventy staff and works with some twenty contractors. In collaboration with Anas, All.v.in has developed and implemented the ‘Sal Detector’, a sensor fitted to road vehicles that detects the salinity of the asphalt to prevent traffic flow issues and support safety, even under critical conditions and heavy snowfall that can occur at high altitudes in winter. Technology. In recent weeks, Sal Detector, All.v.in and Anas have ensured that traffic on the Alemagna SS 51 road – which leads to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the venue for the Winter Olympics until just a few hours ago – remains safe and flowing smoothly. As explained by the owners, Coffinardi and Benedetti, ‘the device is a special wheel that is fitted underneath the vehicle and rotates as it comes into contact with the tarmac. Equipped with sensors, it can detect the salt content already present on the tarmac, as well as humidity levels, temperature and a range of parameters that help make the right decisions in managing situations, ensuring that staff always have a firm grasp of the situation. This means a better understanding of the decision to be made—whether to spread salt or not—and whether it is necessary to add more when the asphalt has already been salted previously. This awareness prevents waste of resources, premature deterioration of the asphalt, and safeguards the environment and groundwater aquifers’. The new technology was unveiled to the public for the first time by All.v.in, Anas and Giletta from 10 to 13 March at the 17th PIARC World Congress. All.v.in’s core business is the fitting out of vehicles and vans designed to assist road traffic management; the Bassano-based company produces around 80% of those in use on Italian motorways. Among the most notable projects is the installation of an ‘extendable variable message sign’ on the traffic police’s first fully electric vehicle, the special Tesla Model X. The company is also growing financially, with turnover rising from €10 million to €11 million between 2024 and 202 5.

🇬🇧 Anas: a Marshall Plan is needed to make the roads safer. More resources, technology and focus on road safety Anas CEO Claudio Andrea Gemme has launched a strong appeal for massive European financial investment in road infrastructure , comparing it to a modern ‘Marshall Plan’ to make roads safer and more resilient in the face of climate change and growing regulatory demands. The appeal was made on 10 March 2026 in Chambéry, France, during the 17th World Congress on Winter Services , Road Resilience and Decarbonisation organised by the PIARC World Road Association. The event This is the most important international gathering for experts, r oad operators, researchers and public decision-makers who discuss the sector’s challenges in an era marked by extreme weather and technological transition. The congress, which began on 10 March, will continue until 13 March and brings together delegations from around the world. The strategy In his speech, Gemme highlighted the financial challenges faced by Anas, which are shared by other national road authorities : ‘Anas, like all the others, must bear substantial costs to ensure safety, resilience and accessibility.’ He then expressed the hope that the European Commission would allocate adequate resources to road infrastructure , so that it can comply with increasingly stringent European directives on safety and environmental sustainability. Gemme then outlined the concrete efforts made by Anas during recent major events: the preparatory work for the 2025 Jubilee and the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has enabled significant improvements in mobility and inclusivity across various parts of the country. The technical example A concrete example of innovation presented in Chambéry is the specialised vehicle for intelligent winter road management, which was successfully tested on the SS 51 “di Alemagna” during the Olympic Games. It is a pick-up truck equipped with advanced sensors capable of monitoring crucial parameters in real time, such as the temperature of the road surface and the air , the presence of moisture, the status of anti-freeze treatments and the levels of residual salt on the carriageway. The data is transmitted in real time to operations centres and state-of-the-art gritting vehicles, enabling more precise, timely and targeted interventions, with clear savings in resources and increased safety. The future The CEO also highlighted the digitalisation process that Anas has been pursuing for several years: ‘Through predictive maintenance, we have raised our quality and safety standards. We can anticipate any critical situations and plan the necessary interventions.’ Key programmes include Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), which monitors the condition of bridges and viaducts 24 hours a day using sensors, digital road systems to provide real-time information to users, and the development of digital models of road assets for better management of extreme events.

🇬🇧 During the PIARC World Congress, Anas CEO Claudio Andrea Gemme emphasized t he importance of investing in innovation to ensure safer and more resilient roads. Last February, during the Olympic Games, a test site was set up on State Road 51 “Alemagna” using a vehicle equipped with Allvin’s Salt Detector system, designed to measure the concentration of residual salt on the pavement in real time and accurately determine the freezing point of the road surface. The use of real-time data and analytical tools has enabled the optimization of maintenance strategies, with a tangible impact on operational efficiency. Among the most significant results: a significant reduction in salt consumption of over 30% and the maintenance of high safety standards on the roads. These data demonstrate that data-driven operations can improve the effectiveness of interventions, reducing waste and environmental impacts. Allvin is among the companies involved in the development and application of these technologies. Thanks to vehicle-mounted systems, it is possible to measure residual salinity in real time and support more precise operational decisions. This allows for: optimizing interventions reducing salt usage improving the effectiveness of treatments increasing traffic safety Once again, the combination of expertise and technological innovation has resulted in a valuable tool for operators managing winter road maintenance activities Allvin Innovative by Design