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Successful First Installation of the CENTRA Crash Cushion in Switzerland

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Successful First Installation of the CENTRA Crash Cushion in Switzerland

Valtir International | September 10, 2024

 

Congratulations, Miles Boyd, and a superb job by our International Sales team, whose dedication and hard work were instrumental to the successful installation of the first CENTRA crash cushion in Switzerland!

Valtir’s 110kph CENTRA replaced an existing median double-sided non-energy-absorbing configuration. The installation site is at the Schaffhausen Schweizersbild, Switzerland, a main arterial road that required full road closure under considerable tight time constraints.

According to Miles Boyd, Valtir Director of Sales for the UK and Central Europe, “Our distributor’s decision to present the CENTRA for this application was an inspired choice.”

Valtir’s distributor, FRIKE electronic AG, offered the road administration a solution built off-site with the CENTRA mounted on a structural precast raft foundation. The entire system was delivered to the site and positioned in a pre-cut recess in the existing asphalt road surface. The off-site assembly allowed for optimum efficiency in both the quality of the CENTRA build and the concrete strength. The CENTRA’s compatibility with off-site construction meant it could be delivered to the work zone with its associated foundation attached.

“This modular delivery style resulted in the installation being complete (including asphalt patching and transitional connection to the existing VRS system) in a little over two hours,” said Boyd.

 

 

Valtir’s next generation of products takes a holistic view in support of Europe’s Vision Zero mission by offering industry-leading products while safeguarding work zone operatives with reduced installation times.

Vision Zero is a strategy first implemented in Sweden in the 1990s to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. According to their website, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe — and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.

“This is another excellent example of how our distributors frequently combine Valtir products with an innovative solution to a challenging situation,” said Brian Smith, Vice President of International Sales at Valtir.   “Congratulations to FRIKE electronic AG on a very impressive CENTRA Crash Cushion installation!”

Click here to learn more about Valitr’s CENTRA Crash Cushion: https://www.valtir.com/product/centra

Barricades

Valtir Rentals Provided Construction Site and Pedestrian-Traffic Channelization Solutions during Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium Renovation Project

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Valtir Rentals Provided Construction Site and Pedestrian-Traffic Channelization Solutions during Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium Renovation Project

 

Valtir | August 23, 2022

Valtir Rentals provided construction site safety solutions, such as perimeter fencing around the Clemson Memorial Stadium during the university’s stadium renovation project that started at the end of the 2021 season.

The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Clemson University Tigers have one of the most elite U.S. football programs, drawing fanfare and tradition to Clemson, S.C. Clemson Memorial Stadium, or “Death Valley” as it is lovingly called, is undergoing a phased renovation project to enhance the fan experience. 

Brasfield & Gorrie, a Greenville, S.C. general contractor, is well-known in the football stadium construction arena and is involved in both Phases I and II. Starting at the end of the 2021-22 season, the company dismantled the scoreboard, and construction began on a new video board. The new 7,166-square-foot video board—which is five times bigger than the previous scoreboard— will be complemented by LED stadium lighting and a new sound system. This phase also adds premium seating, club spaces, and accessible seating. Phase II will focus on locker room renovations and parking lot upgrades.

During Phase I, a portion of Williamson Road near Memorial Stadium was reduced to one lane, and a temporary stop light was added. To ensure the safety of the students, staff, visitors, and construction workers, the Yodock® 2001MB barricades from Valtir Rentals (formerly Trinity Highway Rentals) were installed for the street closure, with the fence application. This barricade system gave the workers the space they needed around the scoreboard to get their job done and move heavy equipment to and from the site while also protecting the workers from on-coming traffic and the students from the construction site.

Yodock® 2001MB is a plastic, water-filled longitudinal channelizing device (LCD) that is designed for traffic and pedestrian channelization, road and street closures, or perimeter fencing for vertical construction. The units are attached end-to-end using plastic couplers. The lightweight system is made from high-density polyethylene and can be positioned by hand. It is stackable, which makes transportation and storage more efficient and less expensive. While the most popular color is white, custom colors are available. The 2001MB is MASH Level 2 tested as a longitudinal channelizer. The units are 6 feet long and 18 inches wide with an 85-pound empty weight. The project ordered 750 feet of Yodock® 2001MB.

“I used this same system at Camperdown, a mixed-use development in downtown Greenville,” says Mark Young, a senior superintendent with Brasfield & Gorrie. “I like the level of safety that it provides to the workers who work inside the perimeter of these barricades. The barricades are easy to move and rearrange if the need arises. The site prep was a group effort between Clemson Athletics, Clemson University, campus police, and all the people who run the bus system. The primary focus of the group was student and pedestrian safety, as well as the safety of motorists and the bus system.”

Brasfield & Gorrie was asked to demolish the old board, footings, and surrounding fence and gates; drill 19 cylindrical piers 30 inches in diameter at a minimum of 25 feet into the bedrock below the new board; pour pile caps 4 feet thick on top of the piers and set anchor bolts 2 1/2 inches in diameter that were an average of 4-feet long into the concrete of the cap; and erect primary steel with eight catwalks built into the framework that hold all the electrical components that power the board along with all the sound systems.

“Brasfield & Gorrie has a culture that is based on safety,” Young says. “Safety has guided our decisions since the company was founded.”

The project began right after the Tigers’ last 2021 home football game, and the Yodock® 2001MB Barricades were on site by the end of November 2021. The project was completed by the start of the following football season, with a home opener on Sept. 10, 2022.

“This was a great opportunity to work with B&G Equipment & Supply and Brasfield & Gorrie on a cool project. Everyone worked together and got the customer taken care of. We look forward to working with this company again in the future,” says York Godfrey, sales representative with Valtir Rentals.

Source: Valtir, LLC

Barricades

Safety and Visibility Are Key Needs in Airport Construction

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Safety and Visibility Are Key Needs in Airport Construction

 

Valtir | August 1, 2022

These Aerocade FOD-free, low-profile barricades are used at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn. PHOTO RIGHTS: VALTIR, LLC

Whether an airport project is new construction, repair or replacement, the methods and materials of choice all need to provide safety while the work is in progress and afterward, when the facility or runway is in use.

A well-known construction safety solution is the Aerocade Airport Barricade, a low-profile, water-filled, collapsible device that delineates work zones for construction and maintenance on airport runways and taxiways. It can be interconnected end-to-end for use as a demarcation device and accessorized with warning lights and flags.

The barricade is used for airport construction and maintenance, runway and taxiway projects, and as a navigational aid in and around the airfield. The Aerocade, a product of Valtir, LLC (formerly Trinity Highway), is also designed to meet the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G.

“Whether long- or short-term, we are excited about all of our rental projects, like the recent two-month rental project at Bradley International Airport where our barricades were used,” said Valtir Rental and Sales Representative Eileen Gregory. “We received nothing but compliments for our service and company.”

Convenience and safety factors include: reflective sheeting for increased visibility, which can be accessorized with warning lights and flags, and is collapsible and stackable for more efficient transportation and storage. The FOD-free design offers jet blast resistance when properly filled with water. Valtir, LLC is a global supplier of commercial highway products, including guardrails, end terminals, cable and steel longitudinal barriers, crash cushions, truck and trailer mounted attenuators, water-filled barricades, sign supports, and delineators. Valtir’s products are tested to, and eligible for, reimbursement under established U.S. federal crash test standards and FAA Advisory Circulars, and our products meet FAA’s American Made Designation.

“Waters Construction has proven themselves once again at the Taxiway Rehabilitation of Taxiway S at Bradley International Airport,” said Gregory. “During a time of material delays and labor shortages; we are humbled to provide our signature airport barricades, Aerocades, along with lights, flags, and Lighted “X” Runway Closure Trailers.  We pride ourselves on our above and beyond customer service to serve customers such as Waters.  While Waters Construction continues to successfully and effectively produce high-quality work on time, we look forward to partnering with them again in the near future.”

Source: ENR Magazine

Company Releases

Trinity Highway Products to Rebrand as Valtir

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Trinity Highway Products to Rebrand as Valtir

Name Change Positions Company for Growth in Infrastructure Sectors

Addison, Texas (June 9, 2022) – Trinity Highway Products LLC, a global supplier of commercial highway products, will change its name to Valtir, LLC. The rebranding signals one of the final steps in Trinity Highway Products’ transition to a standalone company following its acquisition by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2021.

The new name reinforces Trinity Highway’s long-time commitment to be an industry leader and global supplier of commercial highway products. As Valtir, the company will continue to provide its customers with innovative roadway safety solutions and the highest level of customer service, product training, and education. In conjunction with the name change, Valtir has adopted “A Tier Above” as its new tagline to emphasize the company’s commitment to go beyond what is expected to deliver dynamic products and uncompromising service.

“Changing the name to Valtir and introducing our new brand into the marketplace reflects a key milestone for us,” said CEO Nick Verska. “With investments being made in long-term infrastructure, the company has significant potential for growth in current markets as well as additional industries. We deeply appreciate the confidence and relationships we have with employees, suppliers, and customers, and we look forward to building on our rich history under the new name.”

More information about the name change can be found at Valtir.com.

 


About Trinity Highway Products
Trinity Highway is an industry leader and global supplier of commercial highway products. Our core product lines include guardrail, end terminals, cable and steel longitudinal barriers, crash cushions, truck and trailer mounted attenuators, water-filled barricades, sign supports, and delineators. Visit trinityhighway.com to learn more.

Company Releases

Trinity Industries, Inc. Announces Plan to Sell Highway Products Business

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Trinity Industries, Inc. Announces Plan to Sell Highway Products Business

Company Release – 11/3/2021

Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) (“Trinity” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its highway products business for $375 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments. Trinity’s highway products business is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of commercial highway products. The Company is selling the business to Monomoy Capital Partners, an operationally-focused middle market private equity fund, which will provide benefit to the highway products business and its investors.

This transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors and is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Trinity expects the transaction will close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

“We continue the process to optimize our business and believe that selling the highway products business will allow us to fully focus on the rail-related segments,” said Jean Savage, Trinity’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “Trinity’s long history in the North American rail industry gives me great confidence that focusing our attention and resources on this industry will allow us to meet our long-term financial and operational goals and continue to optimize our capital structure.”

“Our highway business has been performing well and the bid process was competitive, which allowed us to find the right buyer for the business and deliver a great outcome for our shareholders.” Ms. Savage continued, “I want to thank our employees in highway products for their hard work and contributions to Trinity and wish them continued success as they grow on a standalone basis.”

Following the closing of the transaction, the Company will report the results of its highway products business, currently included in the “All Other” segment, as part of discontinued operations. This includes any gains recognized on the sale of the business. Use of proceeds from the sale will flow through the Company’s capital allocation framework, and Trinity expects to return a significant portion of proceeds to shareholders.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Trinity, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is serving as the Company’s legal advisor in this transaction.

About Trinity Industries

Trinity Industries, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, owns businesses that are leading providers of rail transportation products and services in North America. Our rail-related businesses market their railcar products and services under the trade name TrinityRail®. The TrinityRail platform provides railcar leasing and management services, as well as railcar manufacturing, maintenance and modifications. Trinity also owns businesses engaged in the manufacture of products used on the nation’s roadways and in traffic control. Trinity reports its financial results in three principal business segments: the Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group, the Rail Products Group, and the All Other Group. For more information, visit: www.trin.net.

Some statements in this News Release, which are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements about Trinity’s estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, including the expected closing of the transaction. The assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, future financial and operating performance, future opportunities and any other statements regarding events or developments that Trinity believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including the potential financial and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trinity uses the words “anticipates,” “assumes,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “guidance,” “projected,” “outlook,” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Trinity expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Trinity’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or present expectations, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties regarding economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting Trinity’s operations, markets, products, services and prices, and such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, the closing of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, which in turn are subject to a broad range of risks and uncertainties that could affect Trinity, and there are no assurances that the closing will be completed when expected or at all. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in Trinity’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, as may be revised and updated by Trinity’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Trinity’s Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Investor Contact:
Leigh Anne Mann
Vice President, Investor Relations
Trinity Industries, Inc.
(Investors) 214/631-4420

Media Contact:
Jack L. Todd
Vice President, Public Affairs
Trinity Industries, Inc.
(Media Line) 214/589-8909

Source: Trinity Industries, Inc.

Company Releases

Monomoy Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire Trinity Highway Products

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Monomoy Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire Trinity Highway Products

New York, New York, November 3, 2021 – Monomoy Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm focused on operational value creation, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trinity Highway Products (“THP” or the “Company”) from Trinity Industries, Inc. (NYSE:TRN) for approximately $375 million. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Founded in 1973, THP is a manufacturer and lessor of highway safety products, including crash cushions, end terminals, guardrails and truck-mounted attenuators. Trinity operates 14 manufacturing and rental distribution facilities in the United States and maintains sales offices in Europe, South America and Asia. President Nick Verska will continue to lead THP as chief executive officer of the business from THP’s corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

“As we embark on a new chapter with the support of Monomoy, I am confident that we will continue to manufacture high-quality products that support our customers and realize significant growth opportunities for the business going forward,” said Mr. Verska. “I look forward to working with Monomoy to build upon our historical success in the highway products market and leverage Monomoy’s operational toolkit to help us improve and continue to grow our business.”

Monomoy Director Mel Bartoul remarked, “Trinity Industries has done a terrific job growing THP into an industry leader. We are excited to partner with the THP team and continue to grow the business on a standalone basis. THP’s long-standing customer relationships, product innovation and scale should position the Company to benefit from long-term infrastructure spending.”

“We are excited to welcome Trinity Highway Products to the Monomoy portfolio,” said Monomoy Co-CEO Daniel Collin. “We look forward to working with the THP team for continued success and value creation for years to come.”

THP is the second platform investment from Monomoy’s fourth private equity vehicle, Monomoy Capital Partners IV, L.P.

Carolyn Vardi of Ropes & Gray LLP provided legal counsel to Monomoy on the acquisition. The Private Credit business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management provided financing for the transaction.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as financial advisor and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal counsel to Trinity Industries, Inc.

To view the rest of the Monomoy portfolio, click here.


Monomoy Capital Partners is a private investment firm with $2.7 billion in committed capital across a family of five investment funds. We invest in the debt and equity of middle market businesses that can benefit from operational and financial improvement with a focus on manufacturing, distribution and consumer product businesses in North America and Europe.

Crash Cushions

Crash Cushions Bring Layer of Safety to Interstates

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Crash Cushions Bring Layer of Safety to Interstates

 

Valtir News | August 20, 2021

As Tennessee DOT widens and modifies 1-75, including ramps to 1-24, the REACT™ M System was added as an additional safety feature.

The National Safety Council reports that roadway deaths increased during 2020 even though the number of miles driven decreased. Departments of transportation are looking for ways to reverse these numbers for 2021 and beyond.

The Tennessee Dept. of Transportation (TDOT) is in the midst of a design-build interchange modification on I-75 at I-24 under the direction of general contractor C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. The REACT™ M system, which recently received Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) eligibility, was selected by TDOT to bring an added layer of safety to the project. Site-Safe, LLC distributed and oversaw the installation of the REACT M in March.

The REACT M is a redirective, non-gating crash cushion that consists of six high-density polyethylene cylinders per unit attached to a steel backup and base-track assembly. It is tested to MASH 16 Test Level 3. The REACT M includes a self-contained backup structure that is designed to resist movement during head-on and side impacts and can protect hazards up to 30-in. wide. The system has shown self-restoring characteristics when impacted within MASH 16 crash test standards.

C. David Rich, president of Site-Safe located in Leitchfield, Ky., says, “The first version of the REACT (REACT 350) was invented at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and accepted by FHWA, both in 1995. It is only fitting that the latest version of the REACT (REACT M) had its first install in Tennessee, the state where it all started. With the recent FHWA eligibility, we now expect to see many more REACT M installations in both permanent and work-zone applications throughout the U.S.”

Source: ENR Magazine

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Heavy-Duty Composite Mats Transform Soft, Sandy Beaches into Stable Surfaces for Renourishment Project

 

Valtir News | August 2021

MegaDeck Composite Mats

Ultra-durable MegaDeck HD access mats offered ground protection as construction crews trucked 31,000 cu yds. of sand across the Key Biscayne shoreline.

As Hurricane Irma swept across South Florida in 2017, the resulting storm surge wrecked a 1.2-mile stretch of shoreline in Key Biscayne, a barrier island located near Miami.

Between March and April 2021, crews led by Ferreira Construction trucked in approximately 31,000 cu yds. of new sand to rebuild the damaged beach and dunes and maximize shoreline protection for the future.

Valtir Rentals provided 100 MegaDeck HD access mats on the beach renourishment project to reduce construction impacts and provide safe, stable surfaces to support vehicles and heavy equipment.

The economical, ultra-durable system is made of high-density polyethylene with specialized fillers for strength, plus ultraviolet and anti-static additives to withstand the rigors of construction hauling, adverse weather conditions, and difficult terrain. The MegaDeck HD panels connect easily and in various configurations using a single T-bar tool and are laid seamlessly due to 12-in. flanges that guide the mats into place.

“I was impressed,” recalls Steve Hayes, Regional Manager of Sales at Valtir Rentals, who visited the site and witnessed the construction activities. “This operation had many large dump trucks and pieces of heavy equipment hauling, moving, and spreading approximately 100 truckloads of sand each day along the beach, which remained open to the public.”

 

Source: ENR Magazine

Heavy-Duty Composite Mats Transform Soft, Sandy Beaches into Stable Surfaces for Renourishment Project

Boosting Safety at Runways and Taxiways With Innovative Barricade Solutions

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Boosting Safety at Runways and Taxiways With Innovative Barricade Solutions

 

Valtir News | July 10, 2021

Valtir Rentals Barricades at Atlanta Airport

Airport construction and maintenance activities can be complex and even dangerous, particularly in areas near active taxiways.

Valtir Rentals offers a broad range of innovative products to reduce potential safety risks and keep projects moving toward completion. The company provides solutions for construction sites, traffic control, pedestrian/vehicular delineation, and perimeter security.

One example is the low-profile Aerocade Airport Barricade, which is a water-filled, collapsible channelization system that is used to delineate construction zones on airport runways and taxiways. Lightweight enough to be installed and removed by hand, it comes with reflective sheeting that works in tandem with accessory options such as warning lights and flags to help boost visibility, and it is stackable for efficient transportation and storage. The Aerocade can also be interconnected end-to-end for use as a demarcation device, and it meets FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2G requirements for operational safety during construction.

Other popular offerings available for purchase or rent include Yodock water-filled barricades, runway and taxi-closure marker signs, and runway closure marker trailers. To learn more about Valtir Rentals’ full line of airport solutions, please visit www.ValtirRentals.com.

Source: ENR Magazine

HighwayGuard Barrier
Barriers

Valtir Partnership with Highway Care to Be the Exclusive Supplier of HighwayGuard™ Barrier in North America 

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Valtir (formerly Trinity Highway) Announces Partnership with Highway Care to Be the Exclusive Supplier of HighwayGuard™ Barrier in North America

 

Valtir News | June 10, 2021

Addison, TX – Valtir, LLC – the industry leader and global supplier of commercial highway products, is excited to announce our exclusive agreement with Highway Care Ltd. to manufacture, rent, and sell the MASH-tested HighwayGuard™ Barrier in North America.

The HighwayGuard™ Barrier is a portable, longitudinal redirecting steel barrier made of lightweight, galvanized steel segments tested to MASH 16 TL-3 and TL-4. It is designed to help reduce work zone congestion in high traffic areas and is available in both a standard and a lowest deflection system.

The system was developed by Highway Care, a UK-based global innovator of high-performance infrastructure solutions tested to a range of international standards.

Through its partnership with Highway Care, Valtir broadens its commitment to delivering innovative roadway solutions with the introduction of HighwayGuard™ – the next generation of portable steel barrier – to the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

“This strategic partnership with Highway Care will enable us to offer a MASH-tested, low-deflection barrier system in North America. We believe the market will be enthusiastic about the versatility of the HighwayGuard with its simplified design, smaller footprint, and narrow profile,” said Jim Crowley, VP of New Product Development Sales & Marketing for Valtir.

According to Ben Duncker, Business Development Director for Highway Care, “Trinity’s industry-leading reputation and existing portfolio of products complement HighwayGuard perfectly.  We believe this combination create the foundations for a very successful partnership, and the future evolution of steel barriers in North America.”

 

TMAs

INDOT Deploys SS180®M Equipped Back-Of-Queue Warning Trucks in Efforts to Improve Work Zone Safety

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INDOT Deploys SS180®M Equipped 

Back-Of-Queue Warning Trucks in Efforts to Improve Work Zone Safety

Valtir News | April 2021

INDOT Work Zone Safety Showcase at the Robert D. Orr Plaza near the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, April 19, 2021.

With more than $2B slated for roadway maintenance and construction projects across the state of Indiana in 2021, the upcoming road construction season promises to be a busy one. And along those freshly paved roads, Hoosiers will be seeing lots of back-of-queue warning trucks like the SS180®M, also known as truck-mounted attenuators or TMAs.

 

The SS180®M TMAs, manufactured by Valtir, were shown to the general public during a Work Zone Safety Showcase at the Robert D. Orr Plaza near the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, April 19.  Site-Safe, LLC and The Hoosier Company, Inc. supplied the SS180®M TMAs on display at the showcase.

INDOT Work Zone Showcase April 2021

“Partnership across the road construction industry is what it takes to make this record-breaking construction season a safe one.”

Hope Tollett, Fleet Manager at Site-Safe, LLC

Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), in conjunction with road construction contractors, state police, and safety equipment suppliers, hosted the Work Zone Safety Showcase to highlight new safety measures being implemented to help reduce the risk of crashes in work zones and make them safer for road construction crews.

 

“The Hoosier Company as a partner with INDOT is excited to see technology be used in the work zone to reduce back of queue crashes. The highway construction industry is all in this together to make sure everyone on the Indiana roadways makes it home safely to their families.”

Josh Coulter, Director of Highway Safety Products, The Hoosier Company

The SS180®M equipped back-of-queue warning trucks, automated queue warning systems, and the connected technology alert system are part of a three-pronged approach to improve work zone safety by combining equipment with technology solutions. The SS180®M will be fitted with high visibility warning lights and portable message boards designed to warn motorists to prepare to slow down or stop when approaching a work zone.

“Site-Safe is honored to partner with INDOT by utilizing connected technology on our entire fleet, which provides notification to drivers ahead of construction zones, ultimately saving lives.” 

                                             – Hope Tollett

In 2019, Indiana formed a task force to research and test various solutions to improve work zone safety.  The Protect the Queue program – which pairs two queue trucks ahead of a backup to alert motorists to an upcoming backup so that drivers can begin to slow their speeds in advance of the queue, was developed out of this initiative and piloted in 2020.

 

In addition to the Protect the Queue program, INDOT offers the Hoosier Helpers program to assist stranded motorists. It also works closely with research institutions like Purdue University and the Joint Transportation Research Program to evaluate new solutions. The Hoosier Company has been active with various aspects of the three INDOT programs.

“The Protect the Queue program has increased visibility of backups and reduced severe rear-end collisions,” said Coulter. “Everyone would like to see zero deaths in our work zones this season.”

                                                      – Josh Coulter

Al Dean General Manager Ohio of Site-Safe, LLC

A very special thank you to Al Dean for helping Valtir capture this event. You will be greatly missed. 

Composite Matting

When Site Access and Ground Protection Matter

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When Site Access and Ground Protection Matter

 

Valtir News | March 2020

 

Construction sites are temporary opportunities to improve the built environment. They require a bevy of equipment, materials, and personnel moving in and out of a site to get the job done. This is often accomplished with the use of access matting; however, the type of mat matters. Commonly used wood and timber mats reduce our nation’s hardwood forest reserves, and they have a short lifespan, large environmental footprint, and increased freight demand and cost. Wood mats often splinter, degrade and fill our landfills after only two to three years of use. Additionally, wood mats do not interconnect with one another, which creates a nonuniform and unstable surface.

Valtir Rentals has an alternative to wood mats that provides an eco-friendly solution, while reducing the freight costs and handling expenses by as much as 50% versus wood mats.

Valtir Rentals’ heavy-duty mats bear up to 600 psi over various terrains and climates. Ideal for construction sites, lay-down, and staging areas, the mats are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and have UV protection and anti-static fillers. Additionally, composite mats are nonabsorbent, which helps prevent cross-contamination, rotting and degradation, and becoming saturated. Unlike wood mats, HDPE is nonreactive and can be recycled at the end of its lifespan. Each mat connects with adjacent mats using an overlapping flange and inter-locking system. The end result provides a continuous, uniform, and smooth surface that is easy to install in a variety of configurations. Their flexibility allows the mats to follow the contour of the terrain without breaking or cracking while helping to distribute loads to prevent rutting or damage to the underlying surface. A medium-duty alternative also is available for temporary roadways, pedestrian pathways, or turf protection.

Valtir Rentals’ ground protection products are available for rent nationwide. The engineering community faces many jobsite challenges;  working with unfavorable ground conditions does not have to be one of them.

Source: ENR magazine