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AWP Safety

Traffic safety and control services provider

awpsafety.com

Headquarters: North Canton, United States
Founded year: 1981
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Construction & Engineering

Last updated October 21

Latest news about AWP Safety

In short: AWP Safety expanded through acquisitions and earned 2026 NAFA fleet safety recognition.

Company announcements

October 21 AWP Safety

AWP Safety leverages Ver-Mac technology

The organization partners with Ver-Mac to deploy AFAD systems, enhancing traffic control and worker safety in active work zones through combined expertise.

September 9 AWP Safety

AWP Safety expands regional capacity to support infrastructure projects

New state locations deliver localized crews and real-time scheduling to maintain consistent safety standards across utility and road construction sites.

August 31 AWP Safety

AWP Safety strengthens regional leadership to better serve high-growth markets

The company appoints Jim Ring, Tom Bauer, and Marie Dialessi as division vice presidents to expand customer support across Texas, Arizona, and Idaho.

August 25 AWP Safety

AWP Safety delivers rapid emergency support for customers

Staff deployed traffic control equipment and coordinated personnel within hours to maintain site safety during urgent regional operations.

Media coverage

August 12, 2025 KXAN

AWP Safety Appoints Craig Young as Chief Information Officer to Drive Digital Transformation and Customer Innovation

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leader in professional traffic control and safety services, has appointed Craig Young as...

August 1, 2024 For Construction Pros

AWP Safety Expands Traffic Control With 2 Washington State Acquisitions

Together, AWP Safety and WTC will deliver one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of worksite protection products and services including strategic traffic control planning...

May 8, 2023 Crain's Cleveland Business

AWP Safety rolls up four more traffic control service providers

AWP Safety — formerly just AWP, which stands for Area Wide Protective — has acquired four more traffic control service provider brands, significantly expanding the...

May 8, 2021 American City Business Journals

Area Wide Protective sold to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co.

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