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SWARCO's road marking systems division acquires Hi-Way Services Ltd. With signing and closing effective 30 June 2026, SWARCO has acquired 100% of the family-owned company Hi-Way Services Ltd, a provider of road and car park marking services. Based in Hersden near Canterbury in Kent, Hi-Way Services was founded in 1993 by Andy O"Reilly and currently employs around 60 staff, generating annual revenues of approximately £10.8 million. Operating from three depots across the South East and South of the UK, the company specialises in road marking services, including highway and off-highway road markings, high-friction surfacing and road stud installation. Its customers include public sector bodies, National Highways, county and city councils, Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors, civil engineering companies and other private sector clients. SWARCO CEO Michael Schuch (pictured second right) said: "With the acquisition of Hi-Way Services, we are taking another targeted step to strengthen our market position in the United Kingdom. We are very pleased to welcome to the SWARCO Group an established, family-run company with a professional setup, qualified personnel, and more than 30 years of business experience. Together, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth and creating additional value for our customers in the UK market." Andy O'Reilly (pictured third right), founder of Hi-Way Services, commented on the transaction: "After more than 30 years of building Hi-Way Services, this marks an important milestone for our business, our employees and our customers. We are proud of the company we have created and the reputation we have established across the UK. Joining SWARCO provides the scale, investment and long-term opportunities needed to support the next stage of Hi-Way Services, while preserving the values and customer focus that have always been at the heart of our business. I would like to thank our employees, customers and supply chain partners for their loyalty and contribution over the years, and I look forward to seeing the business continue to thrive as part of the SWARCO Group." Danny O'Reilly (pictured second left), Managing Director of Hi-Way Services Ltd, added: "My father started Hi-Way Services more than 30 years ago with a simple focus on doing good work, looking after customers and supporting the people in the business. Those principles remain at the heart of our business today. Becoming part of SWARCO represents a fantastic opportunity for our employees and customers alike, providing the support and scale needed to continue growing while maintaining the culture and values that have made Hi-Way Services successful. As Managing Director, I am excited to lead the business into its next chapter and continue building on the legacy that has been created." (Picture: SWARCO/Hi-Way Services) Popular this month. June 11, 2026 June 18, 2026 June 9, 2026 June 5, 2026 June 4, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 5, 2026 June 8, 2026

Collaboration, innovation and funding challenges under the spotlight on Highways Voices from the SWARCO User Group. How can the highways sector deliver innovation faster while navigating tight budgets, procurement hurdles and increasing demands on road networks? That's the question explored in the latest episode of the Highways Voices podcast, recorded at SWARCO's User Group meeting in Coventry last week. Host Paul Hutton is joined by Derek McLean, Head of Product and Solutions at SWARCO, his colleague, SWARCO's Urban Systems Manager Andrea Newman, Richard Ling, Head of Parking and Traffic Management at Cambridgeshire County Council, and Peter Eccleson, Managing Director of smartmicro UK. Together they discuss how the industry's growing focus on collaboration is helping suppliers, local authorities and technology partners tackle common challenges and deliver better outcomes for road users. The panel examines the ongoing difficulties surrounding revenue funding, procurement regulations and asset renewal, while also highlighting opportunities created by emerging technologies. Richard Ling explains how authorities can make the case for investment by focusing on long-term savings, while Peter Eccleson argues that the sector must become quicker at embracing innovations that can improve network management and unlock the value of data. The discussion also explores how suppliers are responding to changing customer expectations. Derek McLean and Andrea Newman describe how SWARCO is working more closely with customers and partners to develop solutions that integrate with existing infrastructure, making it easier for authorities to adopt new technologies without major capital expenditure. Looking ahead, the conversation turns to artificial intelligence, data-driven decision making and the need for an industry-wide approach to innovation. Despite the challenges, all four guests strike an optimistic tone, arguing that stronger collaboration, open communication and a shared focus on solving customer problems are creating plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of highways and traffic management. Listen to the full episode now on Highways Voices. Highways Voices is brought to you with its podcast partners the Transport Technology Forum, LCRIG, ITS UK and ADEPT. (Picture L-R: Paul Hutton, Peter Eccleson, Richard Ling, Andrea Newman, Derek McLean, courtesy SWARCO)