What Valtir does

Valtir, LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based manufacturer of commercial highway safety products serving all 50 US states and more than 100 international markets. Its portfolio spans water-filled barricades (patented Yodock 2001/2001M/2001MB/2001SL, SiteGuide ADA-compliant, and Aerocade airport barricades), redirective water-filled barriers (ArmorZone TL-2), crash cushions (QuadGuard Elite M10, QuadGuard M10, RAPTOR, REACT M, NOVUS 100), guardrail systems (NU-GUARD-31, T-31, TGS), cable barriers (CASS TL-3/TL-4, NU-CABLE, CASS C-Channel), end terminals, truck-mounted attenuators (SMT), Safe-Hit delineators, FAA L-853 certified airport markers, composite matting (MegaDeck HD, DuraDeck, SignaRoad), and the Yodock Emergency Response Trailer. Core engineering is built around HDPE/LDPE molding, steel energy-absorbing cartridges, redirective/non-gating crash-cushion architectures, and MASH/NCHRP-350 crash-tested performance.

Valtir monetizes through manufacturer-direct hardware sales plus a nationwide rental fleet operated under the Valtir Rentals sub-brand. Unit prices span roughly $10 (rental barricades) to $34,950 (fully kitted Emergency Response Trailers), with manufacturer-direct pricing that bypasses intermediary markups. The PI-LIT IoT impact-detection system extends the hardware base into a connected-asset revenue layer using LTE, GPS, and a 4-year battery. Customer mix is diversified across state DOTs and federal agencies, construction and infrastructure contractors, equipment-rental suppliers, airports, industrial and energy operators, events and entertainment venues, and emergency-response agencies. Active memberships in ATSSA, AASHTO, ARTBA, AGC, APWA, IBTTA, ITE, WTS, and CEN anchor specification influence, and a related Trinity Highway entity appears on the company's industry-association materials.

Name

Valtir

Legal name

Valtir, LLC

Website

https://valtir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Valtir, LLC is a Dallas-based manufacturer of highway safety hardware (guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions, cable barriers, water-filled barricades, attenuators, delineators, composite matting) and IoT monitoring (PI-LIT), sold and rented directly to DOTs, contractors, airports, and emergency-response buyers across all 50 US states and 100+ international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Highway Safety Products

akta.pro primary industry

Road Safety Barriers & Crash Attenuation Systems (Guardrails, Median Barriers, End Treatments) (TLAJAGAA)

Keywords

• Highway safety products
• Crash cushions
• Water-filled barricades
• Guardrail systems
• Road safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Highway Safety Product Sales: Valtir manufactures and sells highway safety products including guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions, barriers, barricades, delineators, and TMAs. Products are sold directly to customers throughout North America and in more than 100 international markets.
2. Equipment Rental: Valtir Rentals division offers rental solutions for water-filled barricades, barriers, composite matting, and emergency response trailers nationwide. Rental options help customers reduce capital costs and storage concerns.
3. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, accessories, and components for existing product lines including corner connectors, lights, delineators, and antifreeze solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Valtir manufactures and sells commercial highway safety products including guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions, cable and steel longitudinal barriers, water-filled barricades, sign supports, delineators, and truck/trailer-mounted attenuators. The company also operates a rentals division and offers the PI-LIT IoT impact detection system for real-time highway asset monitoring.

Product overview

Valtir is a highway safety product manufacturer and global supplier operating for over 50 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio of roadway safety solutions. The core product lines include water-filled barricades (Yodock® 2001, 2001M, 2001MB, 2001SL, SiteGuide®, Aerocade®), crash cushions (QuadGuard® Elite M10, QuadGuard® M10, RAPTOR®, REACT® M, NOVUS™ 100), cable and steel barriers (CASS® TL-3, CASS® TL-4, NU-CABLE™, CASS® C-Channel, ArmorZone®, HighwayGuard™), guardrail systems (NU-GUARD™-31, T-31™, TGS™), delineators (Safe-Hit® products), end terminals, truck-mounted attenuators (SMT®), and composite matting solutions (MegaDeck® HD, DuraDeck®, SignaRoad®). The company also offers a smart/IoT product line including the PI-LIT™ Impact Detection System for real-time impact monitoring. Valtir serves markets including construction, airports, events, emergency response, and traffic control, with products sold and installed throughout North America and in more than 100 international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yodock 2001 Water-Filled Barricade Plastic, water-filled Longitudinal Channelizing Device (LCD) used for traffic and pedestrian channelization, road and street closures, or perimeter fencing for vertical construction.
• Yodock 2001M Water-Filled Barricade Plastic, water-filled Longitudinal Channelizing Device (LCD) used for traffic and pedestrian channelization, road or street closures, or perimeter fencing for vertical construction.
• Yodock 2001MB Water-Filled Barricade Plastic, water-filled Longitudinal Channelizing Device (LCD) used for traffic and pedestrian channelization, road and street closures, or perimeter fencing for vertical construction.
• Yodock 2001SL Low-Profile Channelizing Device Lightweight, low-profile channelizing device used for delineation of a work zone or gore area, also for delineation of vehicular traffic and pedestrian walkways.
• SiteGuide ADA-Compliant Barricade ADA-compliant, plastic, water-filled Longitudinal Channelizing Device (LCD) used for traffic and pedestrian channelization, road and street closures, and perimeter security for vertical construction.
• Aerocade Airport Barricade Low-profile, water-filled, collapsible channelization device used to delineate work zones for construction and maintenance on airport runways and taxiways.
• ArmorZone TL-2 Barrier Portable, temporary, high-performance plastic water-filled barrier for redirective applications, tested to MASH Test Level 2.
• QuadGuard Elite M10 Crash Cushion Redirective, non-gating crash cushion consisting of a flex-belt nose and HDPE cylinders surrounded by steel Quad-Beam panels, tested to MASH Test Level 3.
• QuadGuard M10 Crash Cushion Redirective, non-gating crash cushion consisting of an engineered steel nose and crushable energy-absorbing cartridges surrounded by steel Quad-Beam panels, tested to MASH Test Level 3 and Test Level 2.
• RAPTOR Crash Cushion Compact crash cushion made from durable HDPE for sites lacking space, consisting of 2 pieces that connect to protect poles or trees within a central void.
• REACT M Crash Cushion Redirective, non-gating crash cushion consisting of six HDPE cylinders attached to a steel backup and basetrack assembly, tested to MASH 16 Test Level 3.
• NOVUS 100 Crash Cushion Redirective, non-gating, energy-absorbing crash cushion tested to MASH Test Level 3, suitable for temporary or permanent installations.
• NU-GUARD-31 Guardrail System Strong post guardrail system for 31-inch rail height applications without offset blocks, crash-test proven to NCHRP 350 and MASH criteria.
• T-31 Guardrail System Strong post W-beam system tested to NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 and MASH Test Level 3 with 31-inch system height.
• TGS Guardrail System 31-inch high W-beam guardrail system without offset blocks, tested to NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 and MASH Test Level 3.
• CASS TL-3 Cable Barrier Cable barrier system with wave-shaped slot posts designed to help restrain vehicles impacting the system within NCHRP Report 350 crash test standards.
• CASS TL-4 Cable Barrier Three-cable, high-tension cable barrier system with wave-shaped slot posts designed to help lower deflections and restrain various vehicles.
• NU-CABLE Cable Barrier High tension cable barrier system available in TL-3 and TL-4 configurations, offering 50 to 75% cost savings versus traditional barriers.
• CASS C-Channel Cable Barrier C-Channel cable barrier system with wave-shaped slot posts, tested to NCHRP Report 350 Test Level 3 and EN 1317-2.
• PI-LIT Impact Detection System Cloud-based impact monitoring system that detects and notifies highway agencies in real-time when impacts occur on crash cushions, end terminals, guardrail, and cable barrier systems.
• MegaDeck HD Heavy-Duty Composite Mats Heavy-duty composite access and rig mats designed for high-traffic worksites with bearing capacity up to 600 psi, made of HDPE with UV-protection and anti-static additives.
• DuraDeck Premium Composite Matting Portable, heavy-duty composite matting system providing access roads and working platforms for vehicles, equipment, and personnel with loads up to 80 tons.
• SignaRoad Medium-Duty Composite Mats Medium-duty composite matting for creating temporary roadways or pedestrian accessways, made of 100% HDPE composite material.
• Yodock Emergency Response Trailer (ERT) Trailer package designed for rapid deployment of Yodock water-filled barricades during emergencies including hazardous material spills, traffic management, and restricted access.
• SMT Shadow Marshal Truck TMA Trailer-mounted attenuator for use on stationary or moving shadow support vehicles, tested to MASH Test Level 3, designed to help absorb rear-end impacts at speeds up to 62 mph.
• Safe-Hit Airport Marker Co-extruded polyethylene tube marker with Type IV retroreflective sheeting, tested and certified by ETL to FAA L-853 standards for airport taxiways, runway edges, ends, and thresholds.
• Safe-Hit Flexible Delineator Post Flexible delineator constructed of co-extruded polyethylene with ultraviolet inhibitors, self-certified as NCHRP Report 350 and MASH Category 1 Device.
• Safe-Hit SQR-LOC Flexible Delineator Four-piece delineator system combining Safe-Hit Delineator Post with standard 2-inch perforated square tube anchors, self-certified as NCHRP Report 350 and MASH Category 1 Device.
• Valtir Rentals Division Rental services for water-filled barricades, barriers, composite matting, and emergency response trailers, providing nationwide (all 50 US states) rental options with manufacturer-direct pricing and the largest rental fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reusable after impacts within MASH crash test standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)coreOthersValtir actively participates in ATSSA representing the road safety, traffic safety, and highway safety industry through legislative advocacy, traffic control safety training, and member partnership.
• American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO)coreOthersNonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Valtir membership supports development of integrated national transportation system.
• American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)coreOthersFederation focused on aggressively growing and protecting transportation infrastructure investment to meet public and business demand for safe and efficient travel.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreOthersLeading association for construction industry representing more than 26,000 firms including general contractors and specialty-contracting firms.
• American Public Works Association (APWA)coreOthersServes professionals in all aspects of public works, serving as an effective voice of public works throughout North America.
• International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)minorOthersWorldwide association for owners and operators of toll facilities and businesses that serve them.
• Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)minorOthersInternational membership association of transportation professionals working to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users.
• Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS)minorOthersOrganization that attracts, sustains, connects and advances women's careers to strengthen the transportation industry.
• European Committee for Standardization (CEN)minorOthersAssociation bringing together National Standardization Bodies of 34 European countries for international standards coordination.
• Trinity HighwaycoreOthersParent or sister company referenced in product documentation with international operations. Trinity Highway International logo appears on industry associations page indicating related entity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Transpo Industries: US manufacturer specializing in roadway safety products including crash cushions, energy-absorbing barriers, and specialty highway hardware. Comparable mid-sized peer competing in DOT specifications alongside Valtir's crash cushion portfolio.
• Trinity Industries: Trinity Industries is a major diversified manufacturer of highway safety products including guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions (via Energy Absorption Systems subsidiary), and transportation infrastructure. Directly competes with Valtir across most product categories and is referenced as a related entity in Valtir's industry association materials.
• Lindsay Corporation: US manufacturer of highway safety products including the TAU crash cushion family and Road Zipper lane management systems, alongside irrigation infrastructure. Directly comparable to Valtir in the MASH-certified crash cushion and barrier segments.
• Plasticade: US manufacturer of plastic traffic safety products including barricades, cones, signs, and channelizing devices. Directly competes with Valtir's Yodock water-filled barricade and barricade rental segments.
• Energy Absorption Systems (EAS): Subsidiary of Trinity Industries and a leading manufacturer of highway crash cushions, end terminals, and truck-mounted attenuators. Directly competes with Valtir's QuadGuard, REACT, and RAPTOR crash cushion product lines for state DOT specifications.
• Gregory Industries: US manufacturer of highway safety products including guardrail, end terminals, sign posts, and highway safety hardware. Directly competes with Valtir's NU-GUARD and T-31 guardrail systems in DOT specifications.
• Hill & Smith Holdings: UK-listed global manufacturer of highway safety products including crash cushions, barrier systems, and street lighting products. Operates US highway safety subsidiaries that directly compete with Valtir across guardrail, end terminals, and crash cushion categories.
• Saferoad Group: European-based global supplier of road safety products including crash barriers, guardrails, and noise protection systems. Competes with Valtir internationally in the 100+ markets where Valtir distributes, particularly in EMEA regions.

Broad incumbents

• Nucor Corporation: Largest US steel producer with highway construction products including guardrail and sign posts through Nucor Marion. Significantly larger than Valtir and competes in steel-intensive highway safety product categories with cost advantages from steel manufacturing integration.

Regional players

• RoadSafe Traffic Systems: US provider of traffic safety products, services, and rentals including pavement markings, signs, and barricades. Overlaps with Valtir's barricade rental and traffic control product segments, particularly for construction work zones.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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