Swarco launches new VMS

Swarco Traffic is to launch two new products at Road Expo Scotland next month: a new, full colour variable message sign (VMS); and the Smart City Messenger, a new generation of mobile VMS with built-in UTMC connectivity to afford local authorities the same level of management and control as their fixed installations. Andrew Walker, business development manager, says that Swarco, which is with its sister company SignPost Solutions, continues to develop new technologies that meet the exacting requirements
October 13, 2016 Read time: 1 min
129 Swarco Traffic is to launch two new products at Road Expo Scotland next month: a new, full colour variable message sign (VMS); and the Smart City Messenger, a new generation of mobile VMS with built-in UTMC connectivity to afford local authorities the same level of management and control as their fixed installations.

Andrew Walker, business development manager, says that Swarco, which is with its sister company SignPost Solutions, continues to develop new technologies that meet the exacting requirements of a diverse customer base.
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