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McCain expands Canadian distribution

US transportation solutions specialist McCain has expanded its North American distribution network with the appointment of Traffic Solutions, a distributor of traffic control products based in Ontario, Canada, which will represent McCain's full line of traffic control equipment throughout all the Canadian provinces. Under the agreement, Innovative Traffic Solutions will represent McCain's entire line of advanced traffic equipment, with exclusive distribution rights of the company's programmable signal he
January 5, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
US transportation solutions specialist 772 McCain has expanded its North American distribution network with the appointment of Traffic Solutions, a distributor of traffic control products based in Ontario, Canada, which will represent McCain's full line of traffic control equipment throughout all the Canadian provinces.

Under the agreement, Innovative Traffic Solutions will represent McCain's entire line of advanced traffic equipment, with exclusive distribution rights of the company's programmable signal heads, traffic controllers and cabinets, battery backup cabinets, test equipment, signs, pedestrian pushbuttons, and signal framework. Working in conjunction with McCain's ITS Solutions Group, Innovative Traffic Solutions will also represent McCain's software solutions including local firmware, adaptive signal control, and central system software.

"Innovative Traffic Solutions is proud to announce their new distribution agreement with McCain," said Frank Rao, president of Innovative Traffic Solutions. "The partnership will allow us to respond to the growing needs of the Canadian traffic market by providing our clients quality products with unmatched comprehensive services."

"With their rich history in the market and superior technical know-how, we are delighted to have Innovative Traffic Solutions represent McCain," said Nathan Welch, director of sales for McCain. "We are confident in the team's ability to expand our reach in Canada and provide local support to our customers in the region."

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