RoadSafe Traffic Systems Acquires B.C. Cannon Co., Inc

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 Appoints Drew Himber as Vice President of Corporate Development

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Announces CEO Transition

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Announces Acquisition of Highway Supply, LLC

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Western Remac, LLC

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Expands Management Team with New Appointment

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Bay Area Barricade Service, Inc.

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires North Valley Barricade, Inc.

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Liddell Bros, Inc. and Liddell Leasing, Corp.

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Quattuor Construction, Inc.

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Clark Pavement Markings, Inc.

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Acquires Barricade Services & Sales, Inc.

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

Investcorp and Trilantic North America Acquire RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.

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 Acquires Innovative Marking Systems, Inc.

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Acquires A Cone Zone Inc.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, the nation’s largest provider of traffic control and pavement marking services, announced today the acquisition of A Cone Zone Inc. Founded in 2003 and based in Corona, California, A Cone Zone is a leading provider of high-quality traffic management equipment and services in Southern California with focus on serving utility end markets. The acquisition of A Cone … Read More

Denver-Metro Area Drivers Benefit from Wider More Visible Pavement Markings

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

RoadSafe Expands Industrial Services Operations to the Pacific Northwest

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

RoadSafe and Pennsylvania Supervisor Honored with Department of Defense Awards

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 Expands Operations in Tennessee

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

RoadSafe Appoints Joe Scarano to Chief Financial Officer

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

Revolutionary Work Zone Product – Zoneguard® Expands to Additional RoadSafe Locations

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Announces New Industrial Services Group

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Presents at 3M’s New Product Expo

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

RoadSafe Paints Boston Marathon Start and Finish Lines

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Beth’s Barricades

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

Roadway Safety Association Congratulates Elaine Chao as New U.S. Secretary of Transportation

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Acquires Protection Services Inc.

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

Indiana Brings Strong Safety Message to the Highways with 2016 NWZAW

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

RoadSafe Participates in 2016 National Work Zone Awareness Week and “Go Orange Day” Activities

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

RoadSafe’s New Safety Poster

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Selects Viewpoint Construction Software for Nationwide ERP Solution

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

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Initiates Stop Work Authority Policy for All Employees

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