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Telespar and Angle Iron Type III Barricades Approved for Maryland
May 07 2013

The Maryland DOT has put our Telespar and Angle Iron Type III Barricades on their QPL.

All three options have been approved:

Approved board lengths are 6' and 8'.

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New Product - Mini Signicade Deluxe Sign Frame
May 06 2013

We are now selling a mini version of our best selling sign frame. The Mini Signicade Deluxe is a counterop sign frame that holds two signs, 8.5" x 11".

Click here for more information.

 


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Tennessee DOT Approves Econocade II Traffic Drum
March 27 2013

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has approved our Econocade II Traffic Drum. It will be listed on their QPL, List 1, Section H. Click here to read approval letter.


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Idaho Puts Open Top Delineator on QPL
March 26 2013

The State of Idaho has approved our Open Top Delineator for placement on their QPL. Click here to view approval letter.


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New Design For Simpo Sign II
March 18 2013

We have redesigned the Simpo Sign II to include all our most popular sign frame features.

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Black Frames Now Available for Quik Sign, Simpo Sign, and Wind Sign with Snap Frame
March 06 2013

Our Quick Signs and Simpo Signs are now available in both black and white. Our Wind Sign Deluxe Snap Frame is also now available in a gloss black finish in addition to the grey satin finish.


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Maryland DOT Approves Navicade
February 18 2013

The Maryland Department of Transportation has approved our Navicade Channelizing Cone for use. 

Material used in MD shall be Low Density Polyethylene. MD approved 6" sheeting shall be used on the cones.


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Exhibiting Traffic Safety Products at ATSSA EXPO
February 11 2013

We will be exhibiting our Traffic Safety Products at the ATSSA EXPO at the San Diego Convention Center February 22-26, 2013.

Come visit booths 933 and 934 to see all of our new products.

Click here for more information.


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Sale of Mirror Product Line
February 01 2013

We are pleased to announce the sale of our Safety and Security Mirrors business to an Illinois neighbor of ours, Safety Security Products Company a newly formed division of Profile Plastics, Inc. located in Lake Bluff.  Profile has been a specialist in high volume, highly cosmetic thermoformed...


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Nevada Adds Plasticade Telespar and Angle Iron Type III Barricades to QPL
January 07 2013

The state of Nevada has added our Telespar Type III Barricade and Angle Iron Type III Barricade to their Qualified Products List.


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PA DOT Approves Rhino Channelizer Barrel and Navicade
October 12 2012

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has approved the Rhino Chanelizer Barrel (in both low density and high density) and the Navicade for use in Penn DOT"S construction projects. This approval is listed in their Bulletin 15.


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South Carolina Adds Telespar & Angle Iron Type III Barricades to QPL
October 01 2012

The state of South Carolina has added our Telespar Type III Barricade and Angle Iron Type III Barricade to their Qualified Products List.


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Florida Adds Plasticade Type II Barricade with Alpolic Sign to QPL
September 24 2012

Plasticade Type II Barricade with Sign Sleeve.

The state of Florida has added the Plasticade Type II Barricade with an Alpolic sign to their QPL. A Sign Sleeve can be added to the Plasticade Barricade to make it a sign stand.

Click here to view FL QPL drawing 


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Texas Approves Angle Iron Type III Barricade
August 29 2012

Angle Iron Type III Barricade

The state of Texas has added our Angle Iron Type III Barricade to their Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Device list. The barricade is approved for use when provided with reflective sheeting types and panel widths from 4' to 8', as required by the Barricade and Construction Standard sheets.

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SafetyPro LLC Territory Expanded
August 20 2012

SafetyPro LLC Territory

We are pleased to announce that we have expanded the territory covered by SafetyPro LLC,  Manufacturer's Representatives. SafetyPro LLC will now represent Plasticade Traffic Safety Products in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Wayne Sebasty of SafetyPro LLC will be serving...


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Oregon Adds Plasticade Products To QPL
July 30 2012

The state of Oregon has added our Navicade Channelizer Cone, Combocade Type I & II Barricade, and Econocade Type I & II Barricade to their QPL. 

Navicade QPL Letter

Econocade Barricade QPL Letter

Combocade Barricade QPL Letter


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Passage of Federal Highway Bill
July 02 2012

Congress has passed H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). MAP-21 will fund federal highway programs at $37.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2013 and $37.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2014, giving state departments of transportation, contractors and businesses 27 months of...


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New Angle Iron Type III Barricade
June 15 2012

Angle Iron Type III Barricade

Our new Angle IRon Type III Barricade has both angle iron uprights and angle iron feet. Click here for more information.


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Telespar® Type III Barricade Approved For Use in North Carolina
June 08 2012

Our Telespar Type III Barricade has been approved for use by the State of North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Click here to view approval letter.


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Telespar® Type III Barricade Approved for Use with Signs in Florida
June 01 2012

Our Telespar Type III Barricade with signs attached, has been approved for use by the Florida DOT and placed on their QPL. Click here to view drawing.


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New Manufacturer’s Representative for Traffic Safety Products
May 02 2012

 

We are pleased to announce that Kent Langworthy, owner of EKL Marketing, Inc., has joined Plasticade as a Manufacturer’s Representative of our line of Traffic Safety Products. Kent has been working in the traffic safety industry for 23 years and has the technical expertise to assist you in...


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New Vice President of Operations
April 26 2012

 

Plasticade has hired Ronald E. Tate for the position of Vice President of Operations. Ron has over 30 years of comprehensive experience in plastic molding operations, project management, and product engineering. His background includes responsibility for the operations of blow molding and...


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Exhibiting at The Car Wash Show
April 12 2012

Car Wash Show

We will be exhibiting our products at the world's largest car wash convention and trade show. May 7 - 9, 2012 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.


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California Adds Navicade to Prequalified Products List
April 03 2012

Navicade Channelizing Cone

The state of California has added our Navicade Channelizing Cone to the Caltrans Prequalified and Tested Signing and Delineation Material list.


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New Parking Lot Safety Products
April 02 2012

Speed bump

Speed Bumps and Car Stops

Made of tough, recycled rubber to withstand heavy traffic. Can be installed in asphalt or concrete.

 


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NEW PRODUCT - Flagger Station & Work Area Lighting
February 29 2012

Flagger Station and Work Area Lighting

Portable, lightweight area lighting with extended run time.

Safely illuminate flagger or personal work area.

Two Models are Available

  • Single LED LIght, 10 watts, 800 Lumens
  • Dual LED Light, 20 watts, 1600 Lumens

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Exhibiting at ATSSA EXPO In Tampa Feb. 14 -16
February 03 2012

ATSSA EXPO 2012

Our Traffic Safety Products Division will be exhibiting at the ATSSA Expo in Tampa, FL. Come visit us in Booth # 317, February 14-16.

The ATSSA Convention and Traffic Expo is the premier professional networking place for the roadway safety industry. 


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New Rep Group for Traffic Safety Products
January 26 2012

HMR Logo

 

We are pleased to announce that HMR, Inc. has joined Plasticade as manufacturer’s representatives of our line of traffic safety products. HMR has been serving the traffic safety industry for over 20 years and has the technical expertise to assist customers in all their traffic product needs.

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It’s Hip To Be Square - See Our New Sign Frame - Simpo Square 24
January 17 2012

Simpo Square 24

Introducing Simpo Square 24 Sign Frame. Perfect for Real Estate Signs!

For more information click here.


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Wind Signs Now Have Two Frame Options
December 19 2011

Wind Signs

Choose from our NEW Snap Frame or "Quick-Change" Frame.

The Snap Frame is available in two sizes.

Click Here for More Information


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Thomas Safford, Secretary of ATSSA Indiana Chapter
December 07 2011

We are excited to announce that Thomas Safford, Traffic Safety Regional Manager of Midwest Region, has been elected Secretary of ATSSA's Indiana Chapter. He will begin his term March 2012.

Indiana Chapter Website


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New Product! Rolling Shopping Baskets
October 18 2011

Rolling Shopping Baskets

Rolling Shopping Baskets are the latest in shopping comfort and convenience and we have two styles to choose from. 

Take a look, just click here.


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Plasticade is exhibiting at ICUEE 2011 at the Kentucky Exposition Center Oct. 4-6, 2011
September 12 2011

Come visit us at Booth #3652 at ICUEE 2011. We will be showcasing our portable safety signage, roll-up signs and stands, various styles of barricades, and channelizers.


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Telespar® Type III Barricade Now on Florida QPL
September 06 2011

The state of Forida has approved our Telespar® Type III Barricade for placement on their QPL.

Click here to view the approval letter.


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Telespar® Type III Barricade Now on Idaho QPL
August 10 2011

The state of Idaho has approved our Telespar® Type III Barricade for placement on their QPL in the category 626 Construction Traffic Control Devices, Barricades.

Click here to view the approval letter.


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Plasticade Featured in “The Signal” Magazine
August 02 2011

 

The Summer 2011 issue of  ATSSA's "The Signal" magazine  features Plasticade in the "Member Company Spotlight"

Click here to view the article.


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Attending Sign A Rama Super Regional
July 27 2011

On Friday July 29, we will be attending the Sign A Rama Super Regional in Atlanta. We are looking forward to meeting all who attend and discussing our Sign Frame products. Stop by our booth if you are attending to find out about our Sign Shop Showroom Sample.


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Telespar® Type III Barricade Approved For Use in Texas
July 11 2011

Texas has approved the Telespar Type III Barrricade for use in the state. The product will be added to the next revision of the Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Devices List (CWZTCD).

Click here to see the product evaluation letter.


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New Telespar Type III Barricade
June 28 2011

Telespar Type III Barricade

Announcing our new Telespar® Type III Barricade

Two Options Available

Telespar® uprights with Telespar® feet
Telespar® uprights with Angle Iron feet.

  • Telespar® is galvanized for superior corrosion protection,14 gauge, hot rolled high carbon steel
  • Angle iron feet are 12 gauge, mill...

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Econocade II Traffic Drum Added to Maine DOT’s Qualified Products List
June 02 2011

The Maine Department of Transportation's Highway, Safety, and Traffic Items Product Evaluation Committee has completed its review of the Econocade II Traffic Drum. They have pre-qualified the drum for use on Maine DOT construction and maintenance projects. The Econocade II Traffic Drum has been...


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Plasticade® Hires Semiletow as Vice President of Operations
March 07 2011

Plasticade has hired Alex Semiletow for the position of Vice President of Operations. Alex has extensive expertise in operations management, plastics manufacturing, product engineering, and financial controls. He has managed injection, extrusion, and blow molding operations in multiple product...


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New Traffic Drum - Econocade II
February 17 2011

Econocade II Drum

We are excited to announce the introduction of our new traffic drum, the Econocade® II.

The Econocade® II Traffic Drum has many new features that will help to make your operation more efficient.

  • Tire Locking Ring™ - texturized to inhibit rotating
  • New height – you can stack 25% more
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