SWARCO urges local authorities to ask tougher questions before investing in digital twins
Local authorities are being urged to focus less on the technology behind digital twins and more on the practical problems they are trying to solve, in a new thought leadership article from intelligent transport solutions provider SWARCO. Written by John Pickworth, Managing Director of SWARCO UK & Ireland, the article argues that, as Government investment […]
SWARCO’s Road Marking Systems division acquires Hi-Way Services Ltd
With signing and closing effective 30 June 2026, SWARCO has acquired 100% of the family-owned company Hi-Way Services Ltd, a provider of road and car park marking services. Based in Hersden near Canterbury in Kent, Hi-Way Services was founded in 1993 by Andy O”Reilly and currently employs around 60 staff, generating annual revenues of approximately […]
SWARCO wins VMS technology patent infringement case
SWARCO has successfully defended its patent EP 2 643 717 in Unified Patent Court (UPC) nullity proceedings. In December 2025, the UPC in Vienna confirmed that Chinese manufacturer Chainzone Technology Co. Ltd. had infringed SWARCO FUTURIT’s European Patent EP 2 643 717 relating to a colour-mixing convergent optical system used in LED-based variable message signs. […]
Collaboration, innovation and funding challenges under the spotlight on Highways Voices from the SWARCO User Group
How can the highways sector deliver innovation faster while navigating tight budgets, procurement hurdles and increasing demands on road networks? That’s the question explored in the latest episode of the Highways Voices podcast, recorded at SWARCO’s User Group meeting in Coventry last week. Host Paul Hutton is joined by Derek McLean, Head of Product and […]
Stuck on Red: ITS UK launches new campaign to tackle decline in traffic signal infrastructure
ITS UK has aunched a new campaign, Stuck on Red, highlighting the urgent need to address the decline in the UK’s traffic signal infrastructure. With a significant proportion of traffic signals reaching the end of their operational life, ITS UK warns that the current state of roadside infrastructure is holding back progress on road safety, congestion […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium builds momentum with new sponsors and speakers signed up
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has announced TRL has joined the list of Sponsors for September’s event at the University of Lincoln, joining YUNEX Traffic, Telent, NAL, PTV Group and SWARCO as backers of the revamped two-day conference. Meanwhile the latest addition to the programme have been confirmed, with the papers committee choosing Reading […]
AI, cyber threats and a changing industry: SWARCO CEO’s unfiltered view on this week’s Highways Voices
This week’s Highways Voices features one of the most important people in the highways and transport technology industries – Michael Schuch, the CEO of SWARCO. He sat down with Paul Hutton for an in-depth chat about the industry during Intertraffic Amsterdam and they discussed sustainability, the challenges around, and the state of the industry globally, […]
Intertraffic speaks for itself: Highways Voices at the biggest traffic technology show of the year
Highways Voices brought you all the news and views from the Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 exhibition floor this week, and to say that it was a busy show is something of an understatement. Well over 30,000 visitors, almost 900 exhibitors from 56 countries and spread out over the entire vastness of RAI Amsterdam’s 13 halls, Paul […]
Intertraffic 2026: Road safety breakthroughs, smarter road maintenance and the politics of road charging thanks to SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL
From the buzzing show floor in Amsterdam, today’s Highways Voices from Intertraffic 2026 captures the energy of the event and looks at some important views around road safety, maintenance and taxation, as well as focussing on how to make a great exhibition. In this episode, sponsored by SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL, you’ll hear […]
AI, safety and the future of mobility: Big names shape the conversation at Intertraffic 2026 thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, TRL and AGD Systems
You’re catching us in the RAI for Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 again on Highways Voices today as we discuss AI controlling traffic signals, smarter road safety systems, and data that predicts crashes before they happen. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of SWARCO, Westcotec, AGD Systems and TRL. In today’s programme you’ll […]