Swarco launches new VMS repair and renovation service

Since many early generation variable message signs (VMS) are now reaching end of life and are either failing completely or becoming extremely difficult to maintain, Swarco Traffic has launched a new service to repair and renovate life expired VMS.
June 11, 2015 Read time: 2 mins

Since many early generation variable message signs (VMS) are now reaching end of life and are either failing completely or becoming extremely difficult to maintain, 129 Swarco Traffic has launched a new service to repair and renovate life expired VMS.

According to Swarco, the cost of buying new is too great, making repair and renovation an exciting proposition. A project is currently underway with one municipal authority to repair up to 40 signs, some of which were installed up to 20 years ago.  

Jeremy Cowling, managing director of Swarco Traffic, says that where possible, original equipment and enclosures are retained but new electronics and LEDs fitted: “This process enables full functionality of the sign to be restored,” he explains.
 
“The result is improved reliability; the signs become easier to maintain and spare parts are now more readily available. The performance characteristics of the new equipment are often better than when the signs were first installed and there is an opportunity to reduce power consumption.
 
“By offering a new service, to repair, renovate and re-install existing equipment, we can help local authorities to address an immediate need with a cost-effective and pragmatic solution.”

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