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Bartco UK appoints new ITS development manager

Variable Message Sign (VMS) manufacturer, Batrco UK has appointed Matt Felce as ITS development manager, where he will be responsible for product development, testing and legislative compliance. Felce will also work with Australian sister company Bartco Traffic Equipment PTY’s head of research and development (R&D) David Chamberlain to implement a joint global product development strategy.
April 19, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Variable Message Sign (537 VMS) manufacturer, Batrco UK has appointed Matt Felce as ITS development manager, where he will be responsible for product development, testing and legislative compliance. Felce will also work with Australian sister company 5873 Bartco Traffic Equipment PTY’s head of research and development (R&D) David Chamberlain to implement a joint global product development strategy.


Bartco UK’s product range also includes Remotely Operated Temporary Traffic Management signs, multi-use trailer platforms and sign management systems as well as CCTV and radar.

Felce said: “The closer integration of our R&D operations will enable us to efficiently share ideas and learn from one another's experience, promoting innovation and benefitting our customers worldwide.”

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