Industry News

Big News! We’re excited to announce that Barricades and Signs, a Universal Group company, has acquired Airmaster Signs! With this expansion, we’re strengthening our capabilities in high-quality traffic signs and products, ensuring even greater service for our communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. A huge welcome to the Airmaster team—together, we’re building safer roads and a […]

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 (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

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