What Temple does

Temple, Inc. is a family-owned distributor and systems integrator of traffic-control hardware and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, and operating continuously since 1954 across its fourth generation of family leadership. The company's product portfolio spans traffic-signal controllers, conflict monitors, NEMA and CalTrans cabinets, LED signals and internally-illuminated signs, vehicle detection systems, ITS cameras, pedestrian-safety and ADA-compliant accessible pedestrian signals, priority-control systems (Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Transit Signal Priority), Battery Backup Systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply systems, weather and road-monitoring sensors, solar-powered safety products, and variable message signage. Core hardware is complemented by resale and integration of third-party software platforms, including Yunex Traffic's SCOOT adaptive control, STUDIO, and TACTICS central management systems, as well as Applied Information's Glance cabinet-monitoring platform.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales to public-sector buyers, supplemented by software/firmware resale and recurring technical training services delivered through its Temple Technical Team (T3). Its go-to-market is sales-led, executed through inside-sales representatives assigned to defined regional territories across nine southeastern US states (Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi) and supported by authorized-distribution relationships with major ITS vendors including Yunex Traffic, Applied Information, Dialight, ALPHA, Clary, EAGLE Traffic Control Systems, Iteris, Polara, Carmanah, 3M, Actelis, ATSI, Lufft, Siemens RUGGEDCOM, Avail Technologies, Orange Traffic, OTN Systems, Currux Vision, Proxim, TKH Group, Pelco, EDI, Simrex, IDC, and ADDCO. Pricing is quote-based for government procurement and not publicly disclosed.

Temple's end customers are concentrated in the public-sector vertical: city, county, and state transportation agencies responsible for traffic-signal operations, ITS deployment, and ADA compliance; fire and EMS departments requiring emergency vehicle preemption; mass-transit authorities operating bus-rapid-transit fleets requiring transit signal priority; and school districts procuring school-zone safety equipment. AI and computer-vision capabilities are delivered through partner relationships rather than internal development, and the company is positioning into adjacent categories such as C-V2X connected vehicle infrastructure, solar-powered safety products, and weather-responsive traffic management.

Name

Temple

Legal name

Temple, Inc.

Website

https://temple-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Temple, Inc. is a family-owned distributor and systems integrator of traffic-control hardware and ITS solutions, founded in 1954 and serving city, county, and state transportation agencies across the southeastern United States through authorized vendor partnerships and technical training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intelligent Transportation Systems (Traffic Control Equipment)

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Transit Signal Priority (TSP) & Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) (TLAJACAK)

Keywords

• Traffic signal control systems
• Intelligent transportation systems
• Emergency vehicle preemption
• Battery backup systems
• Transit signal priority

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Traffic Control Hardware Sales: Sale of traffic signal controllers, conflict monitors, BBS/UPS systems, LED signals, ITS cameras, detection equipment, flashers, cabinets, and accessories to transportation agencies.
2. ITS Software & Firmware: Sale of intelligent transportation system firmware and software including Yunex SCOOT adaptive control software, STUDIO and TACTICS central control systems for traffic management.
3. Technical Training Services: The Temple Technical Team (T3) provides comprehensive training including NEMA Traffic Control & Cabinet Troubleshooting workshops, Controller Programming workshops, and Networking workshops for traffic personnel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Temple, Inc. distributes and integrates traffic control hardware and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, including traffic signal cabinets, controllers, conflict monitors, LED signals, BBS/UPS battery backup power systems, ITS cameras, vehicle detection, emergency vehicle preemption (EVP), transit signal priority (TSP), adaptive signal control software, and pedestrian/school safety products. The company also provides technical training (Temple Technical Team / T3), field services, and software support to government transportation, fire/EMS, mass transit, and school district customers across the southeastern United States.

Product overview

Temple, Inc. is a traffic management and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of traffic control hardware and software. The core product suite centers on traffic signals, LEDs, controllers, cabinets, and conflict monitors, supplemented by add-on modules including vehicle detection systems, ITS cameras, and communication networks. The company integrates third-party software platforms (Yunex SCOOT adaptive control, Applied Information Glance monitoring) and AVL systems for mass transit priority solutions. Key product categories include BBS/UPS power systems for power backup, pedestrian safety systems with ADA-compliant accessible signals, priority control for emergency and transit vehicles, and variable message signage. The architecture follows a hardware-centric model with software modules for advanced traffic management, adaptive signal control, and cabinet monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BBS & UPS Systems Battery Backup Systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply systems that provide several hours of additional power to traffic signals and ITS cameras after utility power loss, with power conditioning to protect cabinet and network devices from utility power irregularities. Sold to government transportation agencies.
• Cabinets Traffic signal controller cabinets including CalTrans and NEMA cabinet environments for housing traffic control electronics at intersections and roadway locations. Sold to city, county, and state transportation agencies.
• Controllers Traffic signal controllers including NEMA traffic controller cabinets with programmable features for traffic coordination, preemption, and timing. Sold to transportation agencies and engineering firms.
• Conflict Monitors Equipment that monitors traffic signal operations to detect conflicting signals and ensure safe traffic control at intersections. Sold to government transportation departments.
• Detection Vehicle detection systems for traffic monitoring and signal timing optimization, including inductive loop and video detection. Sold to transportation agencies.
• Flashers (AC, Solar & Fire Station) Warning flashers for traffic safety applications including AC-powered, solar-powered, and fire station warning systems. Sold to fire departments, school districts, and transportation agencies.
• Traffic Signals, LEDs, & Accessories LED traffic signal modules and accessories including 12" and 8" vehicle and pedestrian signals, traffic signal hardware, and mounting equipment from Dialight and other manufacturers. Sold to transportation agencies.
• ITS Cameras Traffic surveillance cameras for Traffic Management Centers enabling real-time traffic monitoring. Sold to government transportation agencies.
• Traffic Systems Firmware & Software Intelligent transportation system firmware and software including Yunex Traffic solutions for adaptive control (SCOOT), central control (STUDIO, TACTICS), and on-street controller software. Licensed to traffic engineering firms and government agencies.
• Internally-Illuminated LED Signs Temple edge-lit internally-illuminated LED street name signs, regulatory signage, and customized LED signage for traffic guidance. Sold to municipalities and transportation agencies.
• Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian safety systems including accessible pedestrian signals (Polara NAVIGATOR) and ADA-compliant vandal-resistant piezo-driven push button devices (Polara BULLDOG) for crosswalk safety. Sold to transportation agencies and municipalities.
• Priority Control Emergency and transit vehicle priority control systems including infrared emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) and GPS-based Transit Signal Priority (TSP) for extending green lights to emergency vehicles and buses. Sold to fire/EMS departments and mass transit agencies.
• School Safety Products School zone safety equipment including solar-powered school zone flashers from Carmanah and other traffic calming solutions for school areas. Sold to K-12 school districts.
• Solar Products Off-grid solar-powered traffic equipment including area lighting and solar school zone flashers from Carmanah for multiple traffic safety applications. Sold to municipalities and school districts.
• SPM & Data Collection Traffic data collection systems for monitoring and analyzing traffic patterns, vehicle counts, and volumes. Sold to transportation agencies.
• Traffic Calming Radar Signs Radar speed calming signs from IDC (Information Display Company) displaying real-time speed data to drivers to encourage speed compliance. Sold to municipalities and transportation agencies.
• Test Equipment Traffic control equipment testing instruments including conflict monitor testers (PCMT-2600), loop inductance testers (HILT-9000), battery testing equipment, and surge suppressor testers from ATSI and ALPHA. Sold to transportation agencies and technicians.
• Weather & Road Monitoring Stationary and mobile weather monitoring systems providing real-time environmental condition reports and road condition alerts using Lufft MARWIS and WS600-UMB sensors. Sold to transportation agencies.
• Variable Message Boards & Signage Variable speed limit signs and LED message boards from IDC and ADDCO for displaying dynamic traffic information and warnings to drivers. Sold to transportation agencies.
• ITS Communication & Networks Intelligent Transportation System networking solutions including Ethernet over twisted-pair cable (Actelis), wireless broadband (Proxim, Simrex), RUGGEDCOM communications, OTN private backbone networks, and fiber-optic communications for traffic infrastructure. Sold to transportation agencies.
• Temple Technical Team (T3) Training Comprehensive technical training workshops including TES-201 Basic NEMA Traffic Control & Cabinet Troubleshooting, controller programming, and TES-300 Networking workshops for traffic personnel. Delivered to city, county, and state transportation agency staff across the Southeast.
• Field Services and Technical Support T-3 field services including on-site technical training, troubleshooting, repairs, returns, and dedicated software support across Temple's Southeast territory. Provided to government transportation, fire/EMS, transit, and school district customers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Yunex TrafficcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Yunex Traffic distributor offering SCOOT adaptive control software, STUDIO advanced transportation management system, TACTICS central software, 2070 controllers, and related ITS solutions for traffic engineering firms and government agencies.
• Applied InformationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of cloud-based Glance Preempt & Priority System for emergency vehicle preemption and transit signal priority, including cabinet monitoring units with EVP communication capabilities.
• DialightmajorTechnology or IntegrationInnovative LED signals and lighting manufacturer providing 12" and 8" LED vehicle pedestrian signals and transit stop lighting for bus and light rail applications.
• ALPHA (AlphaTech)majorTechnology or IntegrationBattery backup solutions and equipment including AlphaCell AGM batteries, FXM UPS series, MicroXL outdoor UPS, Traffic Mini BBS system, and Remote Battery Management System (RBMS).
• ClarymajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of CLARY brand battery back-up solutions and uninterruptible power systems including SP Series PIM and SX560 Series Super Extreme Environment UPS.
• EAGLE Traffic Control SystemsmajorTechnology or IntegrationNEMA TS1, TS2, 2070, and ITS cabinet solutions provider with aluminum and poly signals and LED pedestrian signal products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eberle Design Inc. (EDI): EDI manufactures traffic signal monitors, conflict monitors, and load switches sold into the same municipal and state DOT channel that Temple serves, overlapping with Temple's controllers, monitors, and detection categories.
• Traffic Logix: Traffic Logix manufactures rubber traffic calming products, radar speed signs, and pedestrian safety solutions sold to municipalities and schools, directly overlapping with Temple's traffic calming radar signs and school safety portfolio.
• Iteris: Iteris is a manufacturer of video vehicle detection, data collection, and traffic management software; it is both a partner of Temple (Iteris detection products are distributed by Temple) and a direct competitor in traffic management solutions serving the same DOT and municipal customers.
• Applied Information: Applied Information manufactures the Glance Preempt & Priority System and cabinet monitoring units that Temple distributes. They overlap directly in EVP, TSP, and connected vehicle products for municipal and emergency service customers.
• Horizon Signal: Horizon Signal manufactures portable traffic signal systems and queue detection equipment for road construction and work zones, overlapping with Temple's traffic signal, detection, and work-zone safety categories for DOT and contractor customers.
• Wanco: Wanco produces portable variable message signs, arrow boards, and traffic safety equipment for DOT and municipal customers, overlapping with Temple's VMS, message boards, and traffic safety product categories.

Broad incumbents

• TransCore: TransCore provides traffic management, tolling, and intelligent transportation solutions to state DOTs and municipalities. It overlaps with Temple in connected vehicle, traffic management software, and ITS deployment for transportation agencies.
• Yunex Traffic: Yunex Traffic is a global provider of adaptive signal control (SCOOT), central management software (STUDIO, TACTICS), and 2070 controllers. Temple is an authorized distributor for Yunex, but Yunex also sells direct to large agencies, overlapping on enterprise-level procurement.
• Cubic Transportation Systems: Cubic is a large incumbent in intelligent transportation, traffic management, and transit fare/payment systems. It overlaps with Temple in adaptive signal control (via Trafficware) and transit priority solutions for major agencies.

Regional players

• Peek Traffic: Peek Traffic (formerly part of Peek Corp.) provides traffic signal controllers, cabinets, and ITS systems primarily in the Western and Southwestern U.S. It is structurally similar to Temple as a regional traffic control equipment specialist but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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