RoadSafe Traffic Systems, the nation’s largest provider of traffic safety products and services, is working in the Denver-Metro area on a large project that will improve the visibility of pavement markings for motorists on approximately 3,000 lane miles. This Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region I project will provide safer driving conditions for motorists by increasing the width of pavement … Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) was held April 11th through 15th and Indiana was front and center with its message “Don’t Be That Driver!” A press conference was held in Indianapolis through the combined efforts of the local ATSSA chapter, Indiana DOT, OSHA, State Police and Work Zone Awareness Corporation (WZAC)—a group of prime contractors dedicated to work zone … Read More

Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products, and Trilantic North America, a leading, growth-focused middle market private equity firm,  have acquired RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”) from ORIX Capital Partners. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, RoadSafe is the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services to roadway, construction, state transportation, railroad and utility customers … Read More

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today that the Zoneguard® portable steel barrier has been added to its list of sales and rental offerings. Zoneguard® is a revolutionary steel barrier system that provides superior protection for both workers and motorists. RoadSafe is now the exclusive distributor of Zoneguard® in fourteen states … Read More

Chicago, IL—(April 23, 2019) RoadSafe Traffic Systems announced today that Daniel Papapanu of RoadSafe’s Watsontown, PA branch was recently honored by the DOD’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with a Patriot Award in recognition of his extraordinary support of employees serving in the Pennsylvania Guard and Reserve. Following presentation of the Patriots Award, DOD’s Pennsylvania State Chair … Read More

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of traffic safety products and services, today announced the appointment of Joe Scarano to Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Scarano has over 25 years of experience building and leading finance, administrative and technology teams and strategies. He has led a variety of mergers, acquisitions and capital market transactions, including public debt offerings, syndicated … Read More

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, the nation’s largest provider of traffic safety services and products, announced today that their Industrial Services Group (ISG) has expanded traffic safety operations for utility companies and their contractors to the Pacific Northwest. New locations include the Seattle and Spokane areas in Washington State and a facility near Portland, Oregon. For many years RoadSafe has dispatched traveling … Read More

Chicago, IL (January 30, 2019) RoadSafe Traffic Systems, the nation’s largest provider of traffic safety services and products, announced today that their Industrial Services Group (ISG) has expanded operations in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. What started in 2018 with two RoadSafe crews handling temporary traffic control and protection services for a Knoxville area utility company has expanded to significantly more utility-related … Read More

Avon, MA – APRIL 17, 2018–The 122nd Boston Marathon was held yesterday, also Patriots’ Day in Boston. For over 25 years, RoadSafe Traffic Systems’ Avon branch has had the honor of painting the iconic blue and yellow finish line in front of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street. New this year, RoadSafe was also hired to paint the starting line … Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 11-15, is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. Each year RoadSafe’s branches participate in various events and activities in order to carry the key message to road users—“Use extra caution in work zones.” This year’s theme, “Don’t Be That Driver!” reinforces … Read More

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 22, 2024– RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (RoadSafe), a leading provider of infrastructure services, today announced the acquisition of B.C. Cannon Co., Inc (B.C. Cannon). Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, B.C. Cannon has supplied traffic control services and products to heavy highway and utility companies for decades. “The company brings a 40-year history of providing exceptional traffic safety service … Read More

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Acquires Barricade Services & Sales, Inc. CHICAGO (October 29, 2021) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems (RoadSafe), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Barricade Services & Sales, Inc (BSSI). Based in Salt Lake City,  UT, BSSI is a leading supplier of traffic control products and services in the Salt Lake City market. The acquisition of BSSI … Read More

CHICAGO (March 8, 2021) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems (RoadSafe), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Innovative Marking Systems (IMS). Based in Bluffdale, UT, IMS is a leading supplier of roadway striping and removal, epoxy and waterborne paint pavement markings, and sign installation services in the Mountain West region. The acquisition of IMS will further establish … Read More

Chicago (April 6, 2023) RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (RoadSafe), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Highway Supply, LLC. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Highway Supply is the leading provider of traffic control products and services in the region. Its pavement marking and water blasting division also services major heavy highway … Read More

Kevin O’Meara to become Chief Executive Officer; Retiring CEO Dave Meirick will remain on the Board of Directors CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), a leading traffic safety company, announced today that effective today, Kevin O’Meara will become Chief Executive Officer. Retiring CEO Dave Meirick will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. “We are thrilled that Kevin O’Meara will … Read More

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 10, 2023– RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), a leading provider of infrastructure services, today announced the appointment of Drew Himber in the newly created role of Vice President of Corporate Development to lead and accelerate the company’s acquisition-driven growth. This role will help further expand RoadSafe’s robust acquisition strategy, which has included nine acquisitions over the past two … Read More

CHICAGO (June 8, 2012)—RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., a leading provider of traffic safety services and products, announced today a new Stop Work Authority (SWA) policy for employees in order to maintain a consistently safe and secure work environment. The policy is intended as a safeguard against any and all risk or exposure to personal harm, property damage or adverse effects … Read More

CHICAGO (November 14, 2022) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Bay Area Barricade Service, Inc. (“BABS”). Based in Concord, California, BABS provides high-quality job site and traffic safety products to the greater Bay Area. BABS is RoadSafe’s seventh acquisition since early 2021. Craig Songster, … Read More

Chicago, IL (July 14, 2017)–RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today its acquisition of Beth’s Barricades. Based in Pittsburgh, Beth’s Barricades provides contractors, municipalities and developers throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland with traffic control services and products. ORIX Capital Partners partnered with Aperion Management in 2016 to acquire RoadSafe. The acquisition … Read More

CHICAGO (January 4, 2022) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (RoadSafe), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Clark Pavement Markings, Inc. (CPM). Based in Apex, North Carolina, CPM is a leading supplier of pavement marking products and services in the North Carolina market. The acquisition of CPM further establishes RoadSafe’s position as a national leader in … Read More

CHICAGO (March 23, 2022) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Liddell Bros, Inc. (“LB”) and Liddell Leasing, Corp. (“LL”). Based in Halifax, Massachusetts, LB and LL have been leading suppliers of traffic control services and equipment, including the installation of overhead signs and structures, in the New England market … Read More

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of North Valley Barricade, Inc. (“NVB”). Based in Yuba City, California, NVB retails traffic control products and other construction safety goods throughout the northern California region. The acquisition of NVB expands RoadSafe’s northern California offerings by combining a strong … Read More

Chicago, IL (November 1, 2016) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., a leading provider of traffic safety services and products, today announced the acquisition of Protection Services Inc. (PSI). RoadSafe added over 20 locations and hundreds more of experienced employees into their existing branch network of over 30 locations. This strategic acquisition of a major competitor in the traffic safety industry … Read More

CHICAGO (January 11, 2022) – RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Quattuor Construction, Inc. (“QCI”). Based in Sutter, California, QCI provides traffic control and underground construction services to utility providers and contractors throughout the northern California region.   The acquisition of QCI complements RoadSafe’s other California operations as well as those … Read More

CHICAGO (January 12, 2023) – CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (“RoadSafe”), the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of Western Remac, LLC (f/k/a Western Remac, Inc.) (“WRI”). Based in Woodridge, Illinois, WRI provides sign manufacturing and installation services throughout the Upper Midwest to the private and public works sectors. WRI is RoadSafe’s … Read More

Chicago, IL–June 22, 2018–RoadSafe Traffic Systems has announced the formation of a new Industrial Services Group that focuses specifically on railroad and utility market customers. In today’s challenging roadway environment with more traffic congestion and distracted drivers, just two risk factors of many, private companies as well as government groups are looking for better ways to keep their workers safe … Read More

Christa Bertolini Joins as Chief People Officer CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of traffic safety products and services, today announced the appointment of Christa Bertolini into the newly created role of Chief People Officer. These key hires will help drive RoadSafe’s strategy and continued growth and promote operational excellence. Bertolini brings more than 20 years of … Read More

Chicago, IL – May, 22, 2018–A 3M tradition for over 60 years, the annual New Product Expo showcases recently commercialized technologies from across all of 3M’s business groups. A premier happening sponsored by 3M’s Tech Forum, this year’s event featured several exciting presentations from customers including RoadSafe’s CEO and President, David Meirick. Other 3M customers included Boeing, Toro, General Mills, NIST, Hitachi … Read More

Chicago, IL (July 10, 2012)—Viewpoint Construction Software, provider of best-in-class, mission critical ERP and ECM software for construction companies, is pleased to announce that RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. has selected V6 as their ERP software for their nationwide organization. RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., with offices throughout the United States, is a leading provider of the latest technologies in efficient temporary … Read More

The 120th Boston Marathon was held on Monday, April 18th, also Patriots’ Day in Boston. The race is the oldest marathon starting in 1897 with just 18 entrants and 10 finishers. Today, the race is the most popular of marathons in the world with an average of 30,000 runners. For close to 25 years, RoadSafe Traffic Systems’ Avon branch has had … Read More

As the largest traffic control and pavement marking company in the United States, RoadSafe is committed to being the safest company in all aspects of “Life on (and off) the Road.” To honor this commitment, each RoadSafe team member pledges to focus on “SAFETY FIRST“ with a “Target All Zeroes” goal for any and all safety hazards. Click here for the company’s RoadSafe’s Employee Pledge … Read More

Fredericksburg, Va. – (January 31, 2017) – Following the Senate’s overwhelming 93 to six vote today to approve Elaine Chao as the next Secretary of Transportation, members of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) expressed their excitement, eagerness and commitment to work closely with the new secretary and all members of the department. ATSSA members are responsible for roadway … Read More