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Colas to launch latest transport solutions at Traffex

Transport infrastructure specialist Colas will be exhibiting its latest innovations in traffic management, intelligent transport solutions, safety barriers and integrated infrastructure at Traffex 2015. The company is also launching a new generation of full colour, scaleable matrix signs. Colas’ safety barrier and a scale model of its impact protection vehicle, which features advance warning radar, will also be on display. The company’s team will also be available to discuss the principle of integrated
April 20, 2015 Read time: 1 min
Transport infrastructure specialist Colas will be exhibiting its latest innovations in traffic management, intelligent transport solutions, safety barriers and integrated infrastructure at 136 Traffex 2015.

The company is also launching a new generation of full colour, scaleable matrix signs.

Colas’ safety barrier and a scale model of its impact protection vehicle, which features advance warning radar, will also be on display. The company’s team will also be available to discuss the principle of integrated infrastructure, highlighting how combining street-lighting and traffic signalling can help reduce clutter and costs.

Colas marketing manager Neil Roberts said: “Colas is an ambitious, award-winning business, delivering sustainable solutions for the design, building and maintenance of the UK's transport infrastructure. We have unrivalled expertise based on our long history and the strength we derive from being part of the International Colas Group.”

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