Safety Marking Expands Operations with Acquisition of Straight Line Industries

Safety Marking Acquires Straight Line Industries

In a significant move to broaden its operations, Safety Marking, known as SMC, has announced its acquisition of Straight Line Industries. This strategic decision marks an important milestone for Safety Marking as it seeks to enhance its footprint across the Northeastern United States. Founded in Cohoes, New York, Straight Line Industries has built a solid reputation as a trusted provider of roadway striping services, achieving over 30 years of operational excellence in the field.

As a portfolio company of Highview Capital, LLC, Safety Marking is stepping forward to integrate Straight Line into its business framework while maintaining the latter's long-standing commitment to quality service. Rick Fremont, the founder of Straight Line, will continue to helm day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless transition and the preservation of the company's core values. This partnership not only expands Safety Marking's geographic reach into Upstate and Western New York but also strengthens its capabilities in delivering superior pavement marking services.

A Shared Commitment to Quality and Service

Mark Kelly, the founder and CEO of Safety Marking, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition. He noted, ‘Straight Line is a tremendous company with a stellar reputation and the same commitment to service that defines Safety Marking. The business is a natural geographic fit for SMC, and we look forward to partnering with Rick and his team to strengthen our operations across the region.’ This collaboration will enable both companies to leverage their strengths and create new opportunities for growth.

The partnership is expected to enhance operational efficiency and expand service offerings, ultimately benefiting customers throughout the New York region. Highview Capital's Managing Director, P.J. Gilbert, reaffirmed the alignment in business values, stating, ‘Rick and Straight Line have built a longstanding track record of delivering exceptional service to the state of New York, and we're excited to support their continued growth.’

A Legacy of Experience

Founded in 1973, Safety Marking has established itself as an industry leader in highway and roadway marking. The company has embraced technological advancements to provide its customers with superior service. The collaboration with Straight Line not only deepens SMC's roots in the New York market but also enhances its capacity to respond to the growing demands for quality pavement marking solutions.

Rick Fremont of Straight Line shared his excitement for the future, emphasizing the importance of aligning with a partner that shares similar values. ‘Joining forces with Safety Marking represents an exciting new chapter for us. SMC shares our core values of high-quality work and excellent customer service, and we look forward to expanding our capabilities under our partnership.’ This sentiment reflects the forthcoming mutual benefits that the alignment is expected to generate.

This acquisition is part of SMC’s broader strategy initiated in August 2023, when the company partnered with Highview Capital to accelerate both organic and acquisition-driven growth. The integration of Straight Line Industries is a strategic step that aligns perfectly with their vision of enhancing service delivery and operational capability across the Northeastern U.S.

Future Prospects

As the landscape of roadway services continues to evolve, Safety Marking's acquisition of Straight Line Industries positions it to better meet customer demands. By drawing on the strengths of both companies, SMC aims to remain competitive within the pavement marking industry while continuing to deliver high standards of service and quality to its clients.

The union of these two well-regarded organizations promises to create an equally impressive legacy in the pavement marking sector. By focusing on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, Safety Marking is poised for a bright future, with exciting developments on the horizon.

For additional information on Safety Marking and its services, you can visit www.safetymarking.net.

For further inquiries about Highview Capital, check out www.highviewcapital.com.