News Summary
Right Traffic has announced the acquisition of Southwest Barricades, a traffic control company based in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic move marks Right Traffic’s entry into the Arizona market, enhancing their capabilities and service offerings. With nearly 20 years of experience, Southwest Barricades is known for its reliability and commitment to safety. The integration of both companies will focus on advanced technologies to improve safety and efficiency in work zones, reinforcing Right Traffic’s goal of expanding its operational footprint in North America.
Phoenix, Arizona – Right Traffic, a leading provider of traffic control solutions, has announced its acquisition of Southwest Barricades, a well-established traffic control company based in Phoenix, Arizona. This acquisition signifies Right Traffic’s entry into the Arizona market and aims to enhance the delivery of safer and smarter traffic control solutions across North America.
The company’s CEO, Trevor Romkey, highlighted that the Southwest region represents a significant growth opportunity for Right Traffic. He also praised Southwest Barricades’ longstanding reputation and dedication to safety in the traffic control industry. This strategic move is intended to bolster Right Traffic’s capabilities as it seeks to expand its operational footprint.
Southwest Barricades has been serving the Arizona community since its founding in 2006. The company is well-regarded for its reliability and customer service, providing a range of traffic control solutions, which include saw cutting, milling, and asphalt paving. By joining forces with Right Traffic, Southwest Barricades aims to enhance its capabilities while maintaining its commitment to provide exceptional service.
Integration of the two companies is set to commence promptly, with efforts focusing on incorporating Right Traffic’s advanced technologies such as the Guardian SmartFlagger, an Automated Flagger Assistance Device. This technology aims to improve safety and efficiency in work zones throughout the region.
Johanu Botha, the COO of Right Traffic, emphasized the company’s goal of becoming North America’s largest and most innovative traffic control company. He pointed out that Arizona holds a vital role in this expansion strategy, underlining the importance of the local market as part of their broader vision.
Right Traffic currently operates in 15 states and three Canadian provinces, prioritizing increased work zone safety and the provision of cost-effective solutions. With the acquisition of Southwest Barricades, the company aims to strengthen its service offerings in Arizona, which is critical to their growth plans in the region.
Southwest Barricades has dedicated nearly 20 years to providing safe and efficient traffic control services in Arizona. The company’s experience and local knowledge will likely contribute to the success of Right Traffic’s operations as it embarks on this new chapter in the state.
This acquisition not only showcases Right Traffic’s growth strategy but also indicates a growing trend within the traffic control industry, where companies are merging to pool resources and enhance service delivery. By integrating state-of-the-art technology with a solid foundation of customer service and reliability, Right Traffic and Southwest Barricades are poised to make significant improvements in traffic control management across Arizona.
As the integration progresses, both companies will work towards ensuring that they continue to meet the expectations of their clients while enhancing safety on the roads in the communities they serve. The collaboration aims to set new standards in traffic control solutions, ensuring that safety and efficiency go hand-in-hand as they navigate the challenges ahead.
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