We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Barricades and Signs, who are now a part of the Universal Group family of traffic management companies. Barricades and Signs, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, began operations in 2004 and have grown extensively over the years focused mainly on central Canada, with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg […]
Vancouver, BC (May 15, 2024) – The Universal Group (UG), a leader in traffic management and control services, is thrilled to announce its requalification as a winner of the prestigious 2024 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. This recognition, for the second year in a row, underscores the company’s continuous dedication to excellence in management practices
Vancouver, BC (April 12, 2024) – The Universal Group is pleased to announce the latest expansion of its group of companies through the acquisition of Energetic Traffic Control Ltd. (“ETC”), a leading provider of comprehensive traffic management solutions based in Fort St. John, British Columbia. This strategic acquisition marks another milestone in our commitment to offering
Published May 17, 2023 4:00 a.m. PDT Sean Simard has been flagging roadside work zones for the past nine years. “You’ve got to have your head on a swivel all the time,” said Simard. It’s a job that demands constant focus because a lot of people are relying on him. “At the end of the
Vancouver, BC (May 10, 2023) – The Universal Group (“UG”) is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its industry-leading performance, global business practices, and sustained growth by receiving a prestigious 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. The Universal Group, which has been in business for over 20 years, is the largest traffic
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Customers are invited to an exclusive lunch meet and greet event hosted by The Universal Group.
The Universal Group (“UG” or the “Company”) is pleased and excited to announce its entry into the United States through the acquisition of Advanced Traffic Control (“ATC”). ATC is based in Auburn, Washington and was founded by Jeff McLaughlin and Darrin Tish in 2015. ATC is primarily focused on providing traffic control services for large
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In constructing roadways, safety is paramount. Both on-site team members, and the citizens in the vicinity, are an integral consideration in any Traffic Management Plan (TMP). A solid TMP will give peace of mind to those on the ground, those licensing the work and goes a long way towards alleviating any mishaps. TMPs as outlined
With continuously increasing cars on the road and kilometres driven, traffic equipment trends focus on keeping road users and workers safe, especially as traffic peak hours force more roadside work into the evenings and nights. Demand for high-visibility traffic vests, cones, and barricade tapes continues to grow—the market for global traffic safety products is expected
Brittni was working in retail in 2012 when a friend who worked in construction suggested she consider getting her Traffic Control Person (TCP) ticket. She didn’t know much about the traffic industry at the time but working as a flagger pays well so she thought she should give it a try. She signed up for
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