Ocean State Signal Merges with MoboTrex creating one of the largest ITS product and distribution companies in the U.S. ITS industry

November 6, 2024

Davenport, Iowa – MoboTrex has announced the merger with Ocean State Signal, a distributor of Traffic Control equipment providing support for the six New England states. With this merger, MoboTrex is now represented directly in 21 states as well as Washington D.C.

Ocean State Signal will become a division of MoboTrex but will remain as Ocean State Signal and continue to be a leading distributor across the New England region.

With the merger, Ocean State Signal now has access to MoboTrex’s resources, allowing it to focus more on the customer and provide stronger local support and service in the New England region.

“The merger with Ocean State Signal expands the MoboTrex geographic footprint into the very important and growing New England states, further expands our strategic relationships with our critical vendor partners and adds their strong leadership team with high technical skills to the larger entity.” Bob Clamp – CEO, MoboTrex

“We’re excited to join forces with MoboTrex, as we share similar values on providing customer solutions and providing great customer service. While we will continue to operate independently under the OSS brand, the combination with MoboTrex will provide us with greater resources to better serve our customers and empower our employees.” Lisa Rutherford – President, Ocean State Signal

Lisa Rutherford will continue to be the President of Ocean State Signal and the company will stay in its current location in Smithfield, RI.

About Ocean State Signal
Ocean State Signal located in Smithfield, Rhode Island has been proudly serving the New England traffic and ITS needs since 1990.

Guided by a commitment to outstanding service and a dedication to integrity, they have strived to build relationships with State and City agencies, utility departments, traffic engineering firms, electrical services contractors, and vendor partners. With over a 100 years of combined experience of hard work and dedication to providing excellent service, Ocean State Signal continues to grow and succeed in the New England Area. They are New England’s leading supplier and integrator of Traffic Control Equipment.

About MoboTrex
MoboTrex provides reliable and smart traffic control products to make intersections safe and efficient. The company has been committed to providing advanced traffic management solutions since its start serving the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry in 1969. As an innovator in intelligent mobility operations, MoboTrex manufactures traffic signals, traffic control cabinets, intersection control hardware and software, and specialty products.

MoboTrex is proud to be an American owned‐and‐operated manufacturer. These products are proudly manufactured in our Texas facility by over 100 United States employees.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, MoboTrex also has locations in Pflugerville, Texas; Powhatan, Virginia; and Volo, Illinois, to better serve customers.

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