RSK Group acquires Octavius Infrastructure
Environmental and engineering solutions provder RSK Group has significantly strengthened its presence in the UK transport infrastructure sector with the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners. Octavius is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure businesses, with over 700 employees working across rail and highways. The business has long-standing […]
£13.7m acquisition of infrastructure protection firm strengthens Journeo’s national security portfolio
Journeo plc has concluded a £13.7 million acquisition that significantly expands its capabilities in critical national infrastructure protection. The ITS specialist has bought Crime and Fire Defence Systems Limited (CFDS), a company that specialises in protecting the UK’s most sensitive facilities from physical and cyber threats, reports UK Investor. CFDS brings expertise in safeguarding critical […]
SWARCO acquires LACROIX’s traffic technology business
SWARCO and LACROIX yesterday signed an official agreement to incorporate the traffic technology division of LACROIX City-Mobility into the SWARCO Group, contingent upon the completion of all closing conditions. LACROIX City-Mobility consists of three companies that manufacture signal heads, controllers, variable message signs, and signs for passenger information and also supply software for C-ITS and […]
SWARCO acquires the Elmore Group
SWARCO has acquired 100% of the shares in the Irish family-owned business, Elmore Group. The Elmore Group, previously owned by Mark Elmore and Marion Elmore-Kelly, looks back on a multi-decade business partnership with SWARCO, especially in the segment of LED traffic lights and traffic control. The Elmore Group specialises in the supply, integration and maintenance […]
Miovision acquires TTS
Miovision, whose scalable intelligent transportation solutions help cities reduce traffic congestion while improving safety, has made Traffic Technology Services (TTS) its sixth acquisition. TTS provides the connection to traffic infrastructure that powers solutions like Audi Traffic Light Information: a first of its kind, innovative offering that assists vehicle operators to identify optimum speeds to avoid red lights […]
SWARCO continues expansion with HITEX acquisition
Austrian multinational SWARCO has bought the family-owned business HITEX Holdings Ltd, which works in road safety, road markings and marking vehicles and machinery. The HITEX brands consist HITEX Traffic Safety, L&R Roadlines and Somerford Equipment). “With the HITEX acquisition, we follow our course of seeking market opportunities with companies that are a good fit for […]
EXCLUSIVE – SWARCO explains how company gains scale through Dynniq Mobility acquisition
One of SWARCO’s senior executives has told Highways News last week’s acquisition of Dynniq Mobility offers the scale of two major European ITS Companies that is needed to keep on top of technical developments. SWARCO announced on Thursday it has acquired the Dynniq subsidiary – something Vice President Jeremy Cowling (Pictured, second from left) explained […]
Enforcement company Redflex bought
The American smart mobility company Verra Holdings has bought the global enforcement business Redflex in a deal which it says positions it for “solid international growth moving forward”. Redflex will now operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Verra Mobility. They say that for existing customers, the transition will be virtually seamless, with both Verra Mobility and […]