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AWP Safety has acquired Site Barricades, a leading provider of traffic control solutions across North Texas.
Founded in 2014, Site Barricades is a leading provider of comprehensive traffic control solutions to support planned maintenance and emergency response infrastructure jobs. Offerings include site evaluations, mobilization and delivery of equipment, equipment rental, flagging teams and equipment sales.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Site Barricades
Site Barricades is a leading provider of comprehensive traffic control solutions to support planned maintenance and emergency response infrastructure jobs across the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area.
AWP Safety
AWP Safety is North America's most trusted worksite safety partner, dedicated to protecting the people who build and maintain utility, broadband and transportation infrastructure. AWP Safety is revolutionizing the traffic control industry with technology-driven, customer-focused operations and comprehensive solutions like flagging, Smart Work Zones, transportation management plan design and engineering, equipment sales and rentals, and 24/7 support. Founded in 1981 and operating in 33 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, AWP Safety secures 1 million work sites annually.
Kohlberg & Company
Founded in 1987, Kohlberg & Company ("Kohlberg") is a leading U.S. middle market private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. The firm invests in companies characterized by strong brands, recurring revenue streams and leading market positions, which it identifies through rigorous thematic research grounded in its White Paper Program. Leveraging its team of investment and operating partners, Kohlberg partners with management teams to accelerate growth, enhance operational excellence and transform their businesses. As of September 30, 2024, Kohlberg manages approximately $15 billion on behalf of institutional investors globally.
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