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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Overview

AWP Safety delivers worksite traffic safety services for utility, infrastructure, and construction projects, including on-site technicians, equipment, permitting, and traffic design. Trained personnel deploy to worksites, use traffic-control gear, secure permits, create and enforce project-specific traffic plans, and manage operations on site. It differentiates itself via a roll-up strategy that expanded from cones to a full safety partner by acquiring regional firms, standardizing services, and building a continent-wide footprint. Its goal is to become the leading nationwide partner for worksite safety by offering a complete, integrated solution from planning to on-site execution.

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About AWP Safety

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Why AWP Safety is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingIndustrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Canton, OH

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • AWP expanded into Chicago, Houston, Madison, and Louisiana during September 2025.
  • On August 31, 2026, AWP strengthened regional leadership across Southwest and Gulf Coast.
  • Its October 2025 Utility Expo push deepened visibility with Samsara and Ver-Mac customers.

What critics are saying

  • Wampole v. AWP, Inc. filed June 3, 2026 targets ADA employment practices.
  • NLRB case 05-CA-380144 alleges retaliation in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, since January 2026.
  • Overtime litigation against hourly Protectors threatens margins and could spark broader wage claims.

What makes AWP Safety unique

  • AWP Safety spans 21 acquisitions, preserving local brands while adding national coverage.
  • Its 2025 Samsara and Ver-Mac partnerships embed smarter work-zone technology into services.
  • CEO Rob Sehnert built a roll-up around utility, broadband, and infrastructure customers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral bonuses

Company News

PE Hub
Jul 31st, 2024
Kohlberg-backed AWP Safety acquires Washington Traffic Control and Western Traffic Congrol | PE Hub

AWP Safety is a provider of safety and traffic control solutions.

PR Newswire
Aug 2nd, 2023
AWP SAFETY, BACKED BY KOHLBERG & CO., ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF RHV CAPITAL'S TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP

/PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leading provider of safety and traffic control solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of RHV Capital's...

PR Newswire
Dec 5th, 2022
AWP, Backed by Kohlberg & Co., Announces Strategic Acquisitions of MOTPlans, LLC and CrossRoads, LP

/PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective ("AWP"), America's leading safety company supporting utility, broadband and infrastructure upgrades and expansion, has...

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