Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of products and integrated solutions serving municipal, governmental, industrial, and institutional customers. The company operates through two primary segments: the Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions Group produces a range of specialized vehicles and equipment, including street sweepers, sewer cleaners, vacuum loaders, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, and trailers. Meanwhile, the Safety and Security Systems Group focuses on providing comprehensive systems and products for emergency response, including campus and community alerting systems and interoperable communications for first responders. Federal Signal is committed to delivering customer support through various channels, ensuring effective service and assistance to its clients.

Ian Hudson

CFO and Senior Vice President

Jennifer Sherman

President, CEO and Board Member

18 past transactions

Hog Technologies

Acquisition in 2025
Hog Technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of specialized vehicles and equipment for surface maintenance and cleaning applications. The company's product range includes the Stripe HOG for pavement marking, the Thermo HOG for thermoplastic applications, and the Epoxy HOG designed for epoxy tasks. Additionally, the Rumble HOG is utilized for installing rumble strips, while the Grinder HOG is employed for grinding and grooving surfaces. The Surface HOG provides versatile options for surface preparation. Hog Technologies also produces industrial-power pressure washing systems, industrial vacuums, hydro excavators, and surface cleaners, which are essential for tasks such as removing rubber from runways and eliminating pavement markings from asphalt and concrete without damaging the underlying surfaces. The vehicles are available in various configurations, including PTO engine-driven, auxiliary engine-driven, and non-CDL, to meet diverse operational requirements.

Standard Equipment Company

Acquisition in 2024
Standard Equipment Company is a distributor specializing in maintenance and infrastructure equipment for municipal and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes street sweepers, sewer cleaners, hydro excavators, and underground cameras, among others. These products help clients maintain clean operations, ensure public safety, and effectively manage waste and infrastructure. The company serves as a key supplier to various industries, supporting their critical maintenance needs.

Trackless Vehicles

Acquisition in 2023
Trackless Vehicles is a manufacturer based in Courtland, Canada, specializing in articulated, four-wheel drive tractors designed for municipal applications. The company produces a range of interchangeable front-mounted attachments, including ice control equipment, plows, snowblowers, and tools for concrete and asphalt maintenance. Additionally, their product offerings encompass equipment for lifting, sweeping, tree control, and mowing, catering to various municipal and maintenance needs. Trackless Vehicles is committed to providing versatile solutions that enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

Blasters

Acquisition in 2023
Blasters is a manufacturing company specializing in water blasting systems designed for various applications, including airport and roadway marking. The company offers a diverse product line that features truck-mounted water blasting equipment, as well as liquidators, pre-owned water blasters, and ready jets. In addition to manufacturing new equipment, Blasters provides contracting services and rental options, making it a versatile player in the water blasting industry. Through its innovative solutions, the company caters to a range of customer needs in the maintenance and marking of transportation infrastructure.

Ground Force Worldwide

Acquisition in 2021
Ground Force Worldwide is a specialized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) focused on the mining industry. The company engineers, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of mine support equipment tailored for both surface and underground mining applications. Its product lineup includes fuel and lube trucks, water trucks, dump bodies, and rock spreaders, among others, effectively supporting the extraction of metals. Operating in over 60 countries, Ground Force Worldwide provides comprehensive product support and mining solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability for its customers. With more than 30 distinct product lines, the company is committed to meeting the varied needs of the mining sector.

OSW Equipment & Repair

Acquisition in 2021
OSW Equipment and Repair is a manufacturer specializing in dump truck bodies and custom truck equipment, catering to various sectors including construction, transportation, industrial, and mining. The company offers a diverse range of products, including equipment trailers, oil tankers, accolades, and chain roll-offs. Additionally, OSW Equipment and Repair produces environmental products designed to help maintain clean waterways. With a focus on quality and customization, the company aims to meet the specific needs of its clients across different industries.

Mark Rite Lines Equipment Co.(MRL Equipment Co.)

Acquisition in 2019
Mark Rite Lines Equipment Co. (MRL Equipment Co.) is a manufacturer based in Billings, Montana, specializing in road-marking equipment. Since its establishment in 1967, MRL has developed a reputation for producing high-quality and productive machinery, including truck-mounted and ride-on equipment for traffic paint, thermoplastic applications, and plural component systems. The company also provides line removal and pavement grooving equipment, as well as additional products like raised pavement markers, impact attenuator trucks, and broom attachments. MRL's extensive experience in pavement marking contracting, combined with its innovative engineering and commitment to quality, has positioned it as the largest equipment supplier in the industry.

Truck Bodies & Equipment International

Acquisition in 2017
Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), established in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, specializes in designing, manufacturing, delivering, and servicing high-precision truck bodies and hoist equipment. The company produces a range of products including dump bodies, landscape bodies, grain bodies, platform bodies, dump trailers, military dump bodies, hoists, and specialty truck accessories for various applications such as landscaping, construction, municipal services, snow/ice management, and the U.S. Armed Forces. TBEI operates through distributors and dealers across North America and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation since June 2017.

Joe Johnson Equipment

Acquisition in 2016
Joe Johnson Equipment Inc. is a leading provider of refuse and infrastructure maintenance equipment, catering to municipalities and contractors across Canada, the United States, and South America. The company specializes in the sale, rental, leasing, and servicing of a diverse range of equipment, including street sweepers, refuse collection vehicles, vacuum excavators, and sewer maintenance tools. Additionally, Joe Johnson Equipment offers industrial vacuum equipment, snow removal machinery, camera systems, and various related parts. With a commitment to customer support, the company also provides maintenance and training packages to ensure optimal equipment performance. Headquartered in Innisfil, Canada, Joe Johnson Equipment operates service facilities in Canada, the United States, and Chile.

Westech Vac Systems

Acquisition in 2015
Westech Vac Systems Ltd. is a manufacturer of vacuum trucks based in Nisku, Canada. The company specializes in producing a variety of vacuum vehicles, including hydro vacuum trucks, combination vacuum trucks, straight vacuum trucks, vacuum trailers, and septic vacuum trucks. Westech also supplies both new and used equipment, along with essential parts and maintenance services. Its products are designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions and are certified to meet Transport Canada transportation standards, which align with U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Catering primarily to industrial cleaning contractors and professionals, Westech's offerings are rigorously tested in diverse operating environments worldwide, ensuring reliability and performance for its clients.

Sirit

Acquisition in 2010
Sirit is a prominent provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of RFID systems. With over 16 years of expertise in the radio frequency domain, Sirit develops solutions that cater to various applications, including electronic toll identification, traffic management, cashless payment systems, product identification, supply chain management, and access control. By leveraging its advanced RFID technology, Sirit enables customers to bring high-quality solutions to market more quickly and with reduced engineering costs, ensuring compliance with global standards across multiple frequencies and protocols.

VESystems

Acquisition in 2010
VESystems, founded in 2000, is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions to the electronic toll industry. With over 165 employees across multiple states, the company specializes in designing, developing, and deploying advanced software applications and customer management systems tailored to meet the unique needs of toll agencies. VESystems' expertise spans systems support, customer service, violations processing, video billing, toll operations, and program management, making it a full-service partner for electronic toll collection.

Diamond Consulting Services

Acquisition in 2009
Diamond Consulting Services engages in the research and development of software applications for use within the road traffic industry.

Riverchase Technologies

Acquisition in 2007
Riverchase Technologies is a privately held company that specializes in developing public safety software aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of first responders in their mission to protect citizens. The company's software suite offers a range of tools for municipal leaders, including computer-aided dispatch, records management, mobile command center functionality, and integrated digital video capabilities. By providing these comprehensive solutions, Riverchase Technologies plays a vital role in advancing public safety operations and improving the overall security infrastructure within communities.

PIPS Technology

Acquisition in 2007
PIPS Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automated license plate recognition (“ALPR”) technology and optical character recognition software. ALPR solutions are used in control and surveillance applications in markets such as traffic and tolling, law enforcement, public safety and access control. ALPR-enabled cameras are used on emergency vehicles and mounted on stationary support structures at access entry and tolling points to capture license plate details for tolling, congestion zone charging and law enforcement purposes. The results since the date of acquisition are included in the Safety and Security Systems segment.

Codespear

Acquisition in 2007
Codespear is a developer of specialized software designed for emergency management scenarios. The company focuses on creating interoperable communication solutions that facilitate instant alert notifications and enhance collaboration among first responders, governmental agencies at various levels, and large industrial organizations. Its software enables seamless communication across different devices and platforms, ensuring that public safety personnel, government entities, and citizens can connect effectively, regardless of existing infrastructure or hardware limitations. By prioritizing real-time communication and coordination, Codespear aims to improve emergency response and management efforts across diverse sectors.

Wittke

Acquisition in 2002
Wittke a manufacturer of dynamic truck-mounted refuse collection equipment located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

Leach Company

Acquisition in 2002
Leach Company is a manufacturer of rear load refuse collection bodies.
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