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Pelco Products
📍 Edmond, Oklahoma
Traffic and Utility Products
Pelco Products, founded in 1985 by Phil and Steve Parduhn, has grown from a small startup into a global leader in traffic and utility hardware manufacturing. The company's roots trace back to 1968 when Phil Parduhn invented the Astro-Brac, a pioneering product that laid the foundation for Pelco's ongoing innovation. Over the years, Pelco expanded rapidly, breaking ground on its Edmond, Oklahoma facility in 1987 and increasing its size multiple times throughout the 1990s to accommodate growth and specialized operations such as welding.
In 1996, it introduced ornamental lighting and doubled its facility size, then diversified in the 2000s with roadway lighting, utility products, and structural poles. Innovation continued with CopperSafe theft prevention in 2013 and advanced LED retrofit solutions by 2015, including the Astro-Brac Galaxy and IntelliCross APS. Pelco earned ISO 9001 certification and acquired Engineered Castings in 2016, underscoring its commitment to quality and industry-leading patented solutions.
Pelco announced its partnership with River Associates Investments, a longstanding lower-middle-market private equity firm in 2021. Shortly after, Pelco acquired Novax Industries and TraffiCalm Systems in 2022, expanding into intelligent traffic systems, and began strategic partnerships with Component Products and PedSafety in 2024. Pelco Products branded the Pelco Solutions family of brands in 2025, uniting industry leaders under a common goal to revolutionize traffic and safety solutions through innovation and excellence.
In 1996, it introduced ornamental lighting and doubled its facility size, then diversified in the 2000s with roadway lighting, utility products, and structural poles. Innovation continued with CopperSafe theft prevention in 2013 and advanced LED retrofit solutions by 2015, including the Astro-Brac Galaxy and IntelliCross APS. Pelco earned ISO 9001 certification and acquired Engineered Castings in 2016, underscoring its commitment to quality and industry-leading patented solutions.
Pelco announced its partnership with River Associates Investments, a longstanding lower-middle-market private equity firm in 2021. Shortly after, Pelco acquired Novax Industries and TraffiCalm Systems in 2022, expanding into intelligent traffic systems, and began strategic partnerships with Component Products and PedSafety in 2024. Pelco Products branded the Pelco Solutions family of brands in 2025, uniting industry leaders under a common goal to revolutionize traffic and safety solutions through innovation and excellence.
40+Years of Experience
1985Year Established
TraffiCalm
📍 Post Falls, Idaho
Traffic Safety Systems
TraffiCalm began its journey in 1988 as MOR Manufacturing in North Idaho, evolving from a small grassroots company into a recognized leader in traffic safety solutions. Early innovations included groundbreaking technology enabling ambulances to change traffic lights, significantly improving emergency response times. In 2001, TraffiCalm Systems was established under a private label agreement with MOR Manufacturing and manufactured the first radar speed signs for 3M Traffic Safety Systems. The company also pioneered flip-disk technology, which has since advanced into sophisticated solar-powered LED systems. Over three decades, TraffiCalm's engineering expertise and control over design and development have driven continuous innovation. Today, TraffiCalm is a premier manufacturer of advanced radar speed signs, variable speed limit signs, LED sign enhancements, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), all aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and making roads safer for all users. The company was acquired by Pelco Products in 2022.
24+Years of Experience
2022Year Acquired
PedSafety
📍 Boise, Idaho
Pedestrian Safety Systems
PedSafety is a leading innovator in specialized pedestrian safety solutions serving pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users. Funded in 1972 as Dick Campbell Company in Seattle, Washington, focused on pedestrian safety products. In 1998, Phil Tate acquired the company and relocated it to Boise, Idaho, transforming it from a distributor into a full-scale manufacturer with vertically integrated operations. Throughout the 2000s, PedSafety expanded its capabilities to include in-house design, machining, powder coating, and assembly, allowing for greater customization and quality control. By the 2010s, the company had launched accessible pedestrian signals (APS), and by the late 2010s, they became the first in the industry to launch wireless APS and touchless wave activation. In 2020, PedSafety transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing their commitment to employee empowerment. Today, PedSafety serves clients across North and South America, driven by the belief that everyone deserves to arrive home safely. The company was acquired by Pelco Products in 2025.
47+Years of Experience
2025Year Acquired
Component Products
📍 Elmhurst, Illinois
Traffic Hardware Products
Component Products is a leading manufacturer of traffic signal and light pole products known for superior workmanship, fast delivery, and knowledgeable customer service. Founded in 1988 as a local supplier of Octagonal Cast Iron Pedestal Bases for Illinois traffic wholesalers, the company expanded in 1990 to include square-pattern Aluminum and Cast-Iron Bases, along with Aluminum and Steel Poles. In 1992, the acquisition of the Tucker Company and inventory from Traffic Control Technologies broadened its product line and extended its reach across the United States and Canada. Rapid growth led to a facility expansion in 1993, supporting diverse industries including agriculture, chemicals, and oil refining. By 1996, Component Products relocated to Schaumburg, Illinois, focusing on new product development such as shrouds, signal frameworks, helix screw foundations, and cast aluminum and iron components. Since relocating to Elmhurst, Illinois in 2018, Component Products has remained committed to delivering high-quality, customizable products that meet the evolving demands of the traffic industry. The company was acquired by Pelco Products in 2024.
36+Years of Experience
2024Year Acquired
Novax Industries
📍 Delta, BC, Canada
Traffic Management Systems
Founded in 1981, Novax Industries Corporation has spent over four decades designing and manufacturing innovative traffic management and pedestrian access solutions that enhance safety and improve traffic flow worldwide. A leader in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology, Novax delivers cost-effective systems that streamline transit operations, reduce costs, and improve service reliability for municipalities and transit agencies of all sizes. The company pioneered Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), having been among the first to recognize the need for audible beaconing for visually impaired pedestrians. Headquartered near Vancouver, Canada, Novax produced high-quality, long-lasting solid-state electronic traffic control products for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market, including adaptable controller mainframes and advanced wireless solutions. Novax was acquired by Pelco Products in 2022. Novax Industries was formally absorbed into Pelco Solutions in 2025, a move to allow better support to the Novax product line by leveraging the broader resources, infrastructure, and operational strengths of the family of brands. Novax manufacturing continues in Canada.
44+Years of Experience
2022Year Acquired