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Transition in leadership heralds a new chapter for WPS US: Michael Lapidus, Executive President WPS

May 08, 2023

 

 

 

Transition in leadership heralds a new chapter for WPS US

Michael Lapidus, Executive President WPS

 

 

Eldbersburg, MD – WPS US, a leading provider of parking management solutions, announced today that its President, Ira Powers, will be stepping down from his position for personal reasons. While the company is saddened by his departure, they fully support his decision and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Effective May 1, 2023, the leadership of WPS US will be transferred to the current Executive Vice President, Michael Lapidus. Michael has been an essential member of the organization for several years, holding various leadership roles both within the company and throughout the industry.

In his new role as President of WPS US, Michael will bring his extensive experience and knowledge of the parking industry to continue the company’s success. Michael has always prioritized values that benefit and empower customers and partners, making him an ideal candidate to lead the organization.

Erik Stronk, CEO at WPS: “We are excited about Michael leading WPS US as our President. We believe that his innovative ideas, strategic vision, and strong business acumen will continue to grow and improve WPS US in the years to come. With his leadership, we are confident that we will continue to thrive as an organization.’’

Michael Lapidus, President at WPS US: ‘’ Over the past three years, WPS has proven to be an exceptional workplace, and I am thrilled to embark on a new role within the organization. It is an honor to be part of such an amazing company and look forward to experiencing the new heights

WPS US can reach with my team as I grow into this new position. As a unified team, WPS US is dedicated to enhancing our products and services to meet our customers’ evolving demands. With my leadership abilities and our team’s talents and commitment, I am confident that we will realize the company’s long-term vision and continue to provide our clients with reliable, cutting-edge parking solutions designed for today’s connected world and beyond. I am grateful to WPS for this tremendous opportunity and look forward to this next chapter in my professional journey.’’

The company would like to take this opportunity to thank Ira Powers for his significant contributions to WPS and the industry. WPS US wishes him much success in all his future endeavors.

Please join WPS US in congratulating Michael Lapidus on his new role and supporting him as he leads the organization in this exciting new chapter.

About WPS Group:

Since its establishment in 1985, WPS Parking Solutions has grown from a local Dutch provider of parking systems into one of the world’s leading providers of cloud-based automated parking solutions. WPS’ mission is to create smart, reliable and future-proof parking solutions that are designed for today’s and tomorrow’s connected world.

WPS Parking Solutions has been acquired by CERTINA GROUP to further drive innovation and growth in parking management

May 05, 2023

 

 

WPS Parking Solutions has been acquired by CERTINA GROUP to further drive innovation and growth in parking management

 

 

From left to right: Hendrik Pot, CFO at WPS, Giovanni Santamaria, Managing Partner at Certina, Erik Stronk, CEO at WPS

 

 

WPS Parking Solutions, specialists in innovative cloud-based parking management solutions has been acquired by Munich-based family-run industrial holding company CERTINA GROUP. With over 25 years of experience in building and reshaping companies, CERTINA will further invest in WPS, its solutions, customers and employees to drive innovation and growth within the parking industry.

The sale of WPS Parking Solutions to CERTINA will result in the separation of the current WPS organization. WPS North, including WPS Belgium, WPS Parking Systems (NL), WPS Canada, WPS UK, WPS US, and WPS Holding, will now be part of CERTINA’s portfolio of companies. WPS North will continue to operate as an individual company under CERTINA.

WPS Brazil, as an independent company within the WPS family, will not be sold. The current shareholders, local management and Egeria, will continue WPS operations in Brazil and South America in its current form.

WPS and CERTINA are committed to ensuring continuity and growth in the parking management solutions industry. The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for WPS to enter the next phase of its development with a new owner who has extensive experience in building and reshaping companies.

Erik Stronk, CEO at WPS Parking Solutions: ‘’We look forward to a bright future that we will realize together with CERTINA. With their investments made according to the principles of sustainability, continuity and corporate responsibility, we find the ideal partner in CERTINA to help us navigate changing market conditions and further invest in our products, employees, and growth. I am confident that this acquisition will accelerate innovation and success for our business and customers.”

Giovanni Santamaria, Managing Partner at CERTINA: “We are excited to welcome WPS Parking Solutions to the CERTINA family of companies. With our extensive experience in building and reshaping businesses, we look forward to investing in WPS, its solutions, customers and employees. As a family-owned industrial holding company with a focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility, we look forward to collaborating with WPS management and employees, and we have confidence that the acquisition will expedite the success of both WPS and CERTINA.

About WPS Group:

Since its establishment in 1985, WPS Parking Solutions has grown from a local Dutch provider of parking systems into one of the world’s leading providers of cloud-based automated parking solutions. WPS’ mission is to create smart, reliable and future-proof parking solutions that are designed for today’s and tomorrow’s connected world.

About CERTINA:

CERTINA is a family-run industrial holding company, founded, built up and represented by the exceptional businessman Dr. Hans Wehrmann. They look back on more than 25 years of investment experience with over 65 successful transactions in various industries. The group currently comprises 20 companies in five industries and generates sales of more than EUR 750 million with over 3,000 employees. Since their foundation, they have invested according to the principles of sustainability, continuity and corporate responsibility. They create long-term value for generations in the interests of employees and society. Some companies have been part of their portfolio for over 20 years.

 

Matthew Lazowski has joined the WPS-North America as Vice President of Sales for the Northeastern USA region

April 08, 2019

 

 

 

Matthew Lazowski has joined the WPS-North America as Vice President of Sales for the Northeastern USA region

 

 

 

WPS Parking Solutions, (WPS) a pioneer of intelligent barcode technology for parking solutions in North and South America, is proud to announce that Matthew Lazowski has joined the WPS-North America family of elite team members as Vice President of Sales for the Northeastern USA region.  Mr. Lazowski joins the company with over 20 years of experience in the parking industry, having had direct involvement leading projects from conception to implementation in all aspects of parking, access, and revenue control system designs.  With an in-depth understanding of the parking industry, Matthew’s addition to the team strengthens the Company’s strategic alliances in sales, high-level customer interactions,  and operations.

 

 

Prior to joining WPS, Matthew was the Executive Vice President of a Smart-City Technology Startup. Prior to that he was President of Ultimate Systems Solutions (USS),a systems integrator in New England specializing in manufacturing of custom business-optimized parking control and management systems, since its inception in 2008.  His range of experience in deployment of cutting edge technology for all vertical markets includes: Airports, Hospitals, Hospitality, University, Municipal, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Commercial properties. WPS’s union with Matthew will serve as a foothold in the Eastern & Mid-West US markets, bringing a wealth of growth opportunities with its reach of service and proven track records of success.

 

In his extensive market experience, he acted as Regional Manager for a Mid-Atlantic region parking systems integrator, having played an instrumental role in establishing the Company’s regional office and leading its expansion. Matthew also serves on the New England Parking Council (NEPC) Board and has been involved with numerous other industry organizations including the Mid-Atlantic Parking Association (MAPA) where he assisted in instituting MAPA’s new vision to be a regional resource for the Parking Industry in his role as a Board Member for over 6 years. Matthew additionally served on two National Parking Association committees, specifically the PII Scholarship Committee and Parking Credentials Certification Committee.

“I am excited to join this team to further develop the already extensive offerings of the WPS product suite. I intend to devote my efforts steering WPS into setting new levels of sales, client relations, and operations”, says Mr. Lazowski.

 

Todd Townsend, WPS USA’s Managing Director adds:“As a well-respected knowledgeable industry specialist and trusted advisor; Matthew is a key addition to the company. I trust his leadership will significantly drive WPS’s growth prospects in the parking industry”.

 

 

About WPS

 

WPS is an international full services organization for integral parking management solutions. WPS is a knowledge hub for parking innovation, with decades of experience and state of the art research and development, production facilities and sales offices worldwide. We do this for both big players, as well as for the small ones. With parking solutions in over 15 countries and more than 350 professionals, we work hard to support airports, hospitals, local authorities, hotels, recreational facilities, shopping centers and professional parking operators worldwide in their daily parking operation. WPS handles worldwide more than 7.5 million parking visits each month, making us one of the biggest players in our field. And we keep developing, with strong focus on practical innovations. Merging technologies to provide our clients with the most intelligent, trustworthy and futureproof parking solutions.

 

WPS Core Values

  • Market and client driven
  • Passion for technology and innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Collective ownership together with individual accountability to achieve highest standards
  • Parking domain knowledge is core
  • Work safely and with respect to environment
  • Integrity
  • Equal chances for everyone

 

WPS Competences

  • Parking knowledge & advice
  • Project management
  • Assembly
  • Installation
  • Training
  • Site management
  • Service
  • Maintenance & repair

www.wpsparkingsolutions.us

 

Contact:
WPS USA
Todd Townsend – Managing Director, USA
7524 Standish Place, Suite 150

Rockville, MD 20855
T: (301) 258-9292 ext. 215

E: TTownsend@wps-us.com

Integrated Technical Systems, Inc. (ITS) has joined the WPS-North America family of elite distributors

April 08, 2019

 

 

Integrated Technical Systems, Inc. (ITS) has joined the WPS-North America family of elite distributors

 

 

 

WPS Parking Solutions, (WPS) a pioneer of intelligent barcode technology for parking solutions in North and South America, is proud to announce that Integrated Technical Systems, Inc. (ITS) has joined the WPS-North America family of elite distributors.  With nearly 50 years in business, ITS is a leader in integrated electronic and computerized access and control systems and related technologies, emerging as the largest systems integrator of its type. Their team continues to develop and grow, ensuring that they’ll remain at the technological peak of system-integration in the future.

 

 

 

WPS is an international full services organization for integral parking management solutions. WPS is a knowledge hub for parking innovation, with decades of experience and state of the art research and development, production facilities and sales offices worldwide. We do this for both big players, as well as for the small ones. With parking solutions in over 15 countries and more than 350 professionals, we work hard to support airports, hospitals, local authorities, hotels, recreational facilities, shopping centers and professional parking operators worldwide in their daily parking operation. WPS handles worldwide more than 7.5 million parking visits each month, making us one of the biggest players in our field. And we keep developing, with strong focus on practical innovations. Merging technologies to provide our clients with the most intelligent, trustworthy and futureproof parking solutions.

 

WPS Core Values

  • Market and client driven
  • Passion for technology and innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Collective ownership together with individual accountability to achieve highest standards
  • Parking domain knowledge is core
  • Work safely and with respect to environment
  • Integrity
  • Equal chances for everyone

 

WPS & ITS Competences

  • Parking knowledge & consultancy sales
  • Project management
  • Assembly
  • Installation
  • Training
  • Site management
  • Service
  • Maintenance & repair

 

 

ITS, with offices in CT, MA, NY and PA, will advise/consult, sell, supply, service and support WPS products within the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and surrounding Regions.

 

The company is a leader in the sales, integration, and service of Gated Parking Revenue Control, Multi and Single Space meters, Parking Management & Enforcement Systems, Access Control, Building Security and Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.  ITS supplies, installs and services systems to monitor and manage customer operations and facilities, as well as developing and providing software related solutions.

 

The ITS client-base includes Parking Operators, Federal, State, and Municipal governments as well as private developers, property managers, contractors, and related entities. ITS also offers evaluations of existing operations to determine the most effective system for increasing parking revenue or enhancing access control, security and/or safety of an operation.

 

The primary mission at ITS is to be the Market Leader by providing high-quality products, technical expertise, exceptional customer support and responsive service at every level.

www.wpsparkingsolutions.us

Contact:

Integrated Technical Systems, Inc.
8 Capital Drive

Wallingford, CT 06492
T: (203) 265-8100
E: info-its@integrated-tec.com

 

 

WPS USA
Todd Townsend – Managing Director, USA
7524 Standish Place, Suite 150

Rockville, MD 20855
T: (301) 258-9292 ext. 215

E: TTownsend@wps-us.com

 

 

 

WPS appoints Todd Townsend as the new Managing Director for US

April 26, 2018

 

 

 

 

WPS appoints Todd Townsend as the new Managing Director for US

 

 

 

Eindhoven – WPS Parking Systems has appointed Todd Townsend to be the new Managing Director for US.

 

 

With the appointment of industry veteran Todd Townsend, WPS is positioned to capitalize on its robust portfolio of proven smart city technologies, strengthen its rich customer relationships, and expand further in the dynamic US Parking and Mobility markets.

 

 

Todd Townsend

Todd has held senior management roles with global leaders like WPS over the course of his 20+ years in the Parking and Mobility markets.

 

His most recent role was Vice President, Sales & Operations of Amano McGann Inc., where he led major direct municipal sales initiatives, had key account responsibility, built strategic partnerships and oversaw the SaaS hosted solutions.

 

“With the excitement surrounding smart city initiatives and the advent of consumer facing solutions our industry has the opportunity to take significant steps to improve urban quality of life,” says Townsend. “I’m excited for the chance to leverage those opportunities creating growth and value for WPS customers, partners and employees.”

 

Prior to Amano Todd has held multi-faceted leadership positions such as Director of Sales, Strategic Alliance Director and Director, Municipal Division for global firms in the transportation industry.

 

Townsend’s strong customer-first focus and collaborative mind-set has led to award-winning programs and some of the largest blockbuster deals in industry history.

 

A native of Rome, NY, Townsend holds an MBA in Management from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC and received his BS, Marketing from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.

 

http://wpsparking.com/en/

Contact details

For further information please contact

Erik Dijkshoorn, Managing Director WPS Group

E: edijkshoorn@wps-nl.com

T: +31 (0) 6 11 49 77 20