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central hub for the company’ s UK assembly capability and a core part of its long-term investment in the region.
SWARCO has evolved significantly since its early days in retroreflective glass beads, having established itself as a leader in both road marking and intelligent transport systems. This inspiring journey serves as a reminder that the most enduring businesses are built on a willingness to continuously innovate, to listen to and support customer objectives and to follow robust technology strategies that meet the ultimate needs of the end users. Rather than merely keeping
pace with the evolution of transport infrastructure, SWARCO is helping to define its trajectory. ■
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. swarco. com for internal training and to build predictive traffic models. This connects to work around digital twins and the broader connected ITS( C-ITS) landscape.“ ITS is generally quite a steady industry in terms of what exists today, so constantly pushing against that to drive the industry forward is something we feel is crucial,” John highlights.
Driving industry innovation
Technology alone would be insufficient to empower SWARCO to innovate and lead the industry, which is why it is backed by physical investments as well. The business has recently expanded its assembly site in the Northeast of England, opening a new factory alongside the existing facility. This endeavour is a significant commitment in terms of people, resources and infrastructure. SWARCO is proud of its growth in the area, with the site serving to assemble all its controllers and distribute traffic lights and local signs, making it a
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