A&A Safety

What A&A Safety does

A&A Safety, Inc. is an Ohio-headquartered pavement marking and traffic safety services and equipment company founded in 1982 and operating across approximately eight U.S. states. The company's core offerings span professional services (pavement marking installation, thermoplastic applications, pavement marking removal, high friction surface treatment, sign installation, decorative crosswalks, airport runway marking, and event traffic control) along with hardware sales and rentals of traffic control devices, LED warning solutions (RRFBs, radar signs, message/arrow boards), barriers, attenuators, and hostile vehicle mitigation equipment. Technology differentiation rests on custom-built trucks designed for HFST and specialized water-blast pavement removal, in-house fabrication via the A&A Graphics division, and 3M-certified vehicle wrap installation.

The business model combines project-based professional services with hardware sales and usage-based equipment rentals, all priced through a quote-based system rather than published rate cards. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with regional field representatives assigned to distinct territories (Western Ohio, Northeastern Ohio, Southeastern Ohio/West Virginia, Kentucky) and three branch offices in Cincinnati (Amelia, OH headquarters), Cleveland, and Beavercreek (Dayton). Customers span road construction firms, utility companies, large event organizers, federal/state/local government agencies (DOTs, municipalities, counties), educational institutions, and commercial properties, with government transportation work (signage, pavement marking, HFST) representing a particularly prominent buyer cohort.

The company is privately held with no venture capital or private equity backing and no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes on record. President Bill Luttmer holds industry leadership positions including Ohio Contractors Association Chair for 2026, and the firm maintains active participation in trade associations including ATSSA, ARTBA, AGC, OCA, LIUNA, and IUOE. Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed; operations suggest a multi-state specialty contractor with a long-tenured union and non-union workforce.

Name

A&A Safety

Legal name

A&A Safety, Inc.

Website

https://aasafetyinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A&A Safety is an Ohio-based pavement marking and traffic safety services and equipment provider serving road construction firms, government agencies, utilities, event organizers, and commercial properties across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and the Southeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Safety and Pavement Marking Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Systems & Road Safety Infrastructure (Signals, ITS, Barriers, Signage, Markings) (IMAFAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road Signage, Markings & Delineation (Regulatory/Warning/Guide Signs, Pavement Markings, Reflectors) (TLAJAGAB), Road Safety Barriers & Crash Attenuation Systems (Guardrails, Median Barriers, End Treatments) (TLAJAGAA), Traffic Control & Work Zone Management (Flagging, Lane Closures) (BPABAKAE)

Keywords

• Pavement marking services
• Traffic safety equipment
• Road construction services
• Traffic control devices
• Highway signage installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amelia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service Installation: Pavement marking, line striping, traffic safety installation services. One-time project-based revenue for installation work on roads, highways, airports, and decorative applications.
2. Equipment and Product Sales: Sale of traffic control equipment including portable traffic signals, LED warning solutions, traffic cones, barricades, signs, and barriers. One-time product revenue.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of traffic control equipment for temporary or project-based needs. Flexible rental terms for events and construction projects.
4. Sign Fabrication and Installation: Custom sign fabrication to MUTCD and DOT specifications with installation services. Includes regulatory signs, warning signs, wayfinding, and parking lot signage.
5. Vehicle Graphics Services: Vehicle decals, wraps, and graphics installation by 3M certified installers. Services include full wraps, partial wraps, fleet graphics, and DOT compliance markings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A&A Safety provides pavement marking installation and removal, traffic control services, and related equipment sales and rentals for road construction, airport runway, and municipal projects. The company fabricates and installs MUTCD-compliant traffic signage and decorative crosswalks, and supplies portable traffic signals, LED warning devices, barricades, and barriers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and surrounding states. An in-house graphics division (A&A Graphics) supports custom signage and vehicle wraps.

Product overview

A&A Safety is a traffic management services, equipment, and pavement marking company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for road construction, pavement projects, and traffic safety. The company operates as a single integrated provider combining services and products: service offerings include pavement marking installation, pavement marking removal, high friction surface treatments, decorative crosswalks, maintenance of traffic, reflective pavement marker installation, sign installation, airport pavement marking, and event traffic control; the product portfolio spans portable traffic signals, LED warning solutions (RRFB crosswalk systems, blinking warning signs, radar signs, message/arrow boards), traffic control devices (cones, barricades, drums, channelizers), barrier walls and fences, attenuators, hostile vehicle mitigation systems, and MUTCD-compliant signage. A subsidiary division, A&A Graphics, handles custom signage and vehicle graphics. Products and equipment are available for both purchase and rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A&A Graphics: In-house graphics division of A&A Safety providing large-format printing, vehicle wraps, signage design, fabrication, and installation services.

Products and services

• Pavement Marking Installation Professional installation of pavement markings, thermoplastic lines, and custom designs for roads, highways, parking lots, and other surfaces; for road construction companies, DOTs, and municipalities.
• Pavement Marking Removal Removal of existing pavement markings using specialized water blasting trucks for road surfaces and airport runways; achieved a 500% retroreflectivity improvement in CVG Airport demonstrations.
• High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) Application of epoxy binder and Calcined Bauxite aggregate using custom-built trucks to prevent skids and reduce crashes at sharp curves and intersections; documented to reduce wet crashes by up to 83%.
• Maintenance of Traffic Traffic control management services including setup and monitoring of work zones and construction site safety for road construction and utility projects.
• Decorative Crosswalks Installation of stamped brick or high-visibility decorative crosswalks using preformed thermoplastic with non-skid corundum layer; for municipalities, schools, and commercial properties.
• Reflective Pavement Marker Installation Installation of reflective pavement markers to enhance nighttime visibility and road safety for roads and highways.
• Sign Installation Installation services for regulatory, warning, and directional traffic signs manufactured to MUTCD and DOT specifications.
• Airport Pavement Marking Specialized pavement marking and marking removal services for airport runways, including rubber removal and marking rejuvenation.
• Event Traffic Control Temporary traffic control services and barrier rentals for events, special occasions, and large public gatherings.
• Arrow & Message Board Repair Repair services for portable arrow boards and message boards used in traffic control and work zones.
• Portable Traffic Signals Portable traffic signal equipment available for purchase or rental for temporary traffic control at construction sites and events.
• RRFB Crosswalk System Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons — pedestrian-activated LED beacon systems with alternating flash pattern, MUTCD-compliant, shown to raise driver yielding rates to 90-98%; solar or hardwired configurations.
• Blinking Warning Signs LED-enhanced warning signs with flashing beacons designed to increase driver awareness at high-risk locations.
• Message & Arrow Boards Portable electronic message and arrow boards for dynamic traffic guidance and work zone communication.
• Radar Signs Driver feedback signs displaying approaching vehicle speed alongside posted limits; documented to improve speed compliance by 30-60%.
• MUTCD Regulatory & Warning Signs R-Series and W-Series traffic signs manufactured to MUTCD and DOT specifications with engineer grade or high-intensity prismatic reflective sheeting; for federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Wayfinding, Parking & Building Signage Custom wayfinding, parking lot, and building signage including monument signs, directional markers, and ADA-compliant signs; for commercial properties, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
• Vehicle & Equipment Graphics Vehicle wraps, decals, fleet graphics, and DOT compliance markings installed by 3M certified technicians using premium 3M wrap materials.
• Attenuators Vehicle-mounted or stationary crash attenuators for impact absorption in work zones.
• Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Security barriers and vehicle mitigation systems designed to protect against vehicle-borne threats at facilities and events.
• Barrier Walls and Fences Temporary and permanent barrier walls and fencing solutions for traffic control and site security.
• Traffic Cones Standard traffic cones for temporary traffic control and work zone delineation.
• Barricades Traffic barricades for road closure and work zone safety delineation.
• A&A Graphics (Custom Signage Division) In-house wholly-owned graphics division providing large-format printing, traffic and safety signage, parking lot signs, vehicle wraps, and custom-cut sign design and fabrication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500% improvement in runway retroreflectivity (66 to 330 MCD)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohio Contractors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA&A Safety's President Bill Luttmer was sworn in as the Ohio Contractors Association Chair for 2026, demonstrating leadership role in the construction industry trade organization.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationA&A Safety uses 3M certified installers for vehicle graphics and wraps. The company uses premium 3M wrap materials known for durability and color retention, with certification ensuring proper installation techniques.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Area Wide Protective (AWP): National traffic control and pavement marking services provider serving utilities, DOTs, and event organizers. Comparable to A&A across work-zone management, flagging, and pavement marking services, but with materially larger national footprint.
• Roadsafe Traffic Systems: One of the largest US pavement marking, striping, and traffic control service companies. Directly comparable to A&A Safety in service mix, customer base (DOTs, contractors), and multi-state regional operating model.
• National Pavement Markings: Pavement marking installation and removal contractor serving DOTs, airports, and road builders across multiple US regions. Direct peer in line striping, marking removal, and airport runway services.
• Flagger Force: Traffic control services company providing flagging, lane closures, and work-zone personnel. Overlaps with A&A's Maintenance of Traffic service line and shared customer base of road construction contractors and utilities.

Emerging players

• Plastic Safety Systems: Cleveland-based manufacturer of traffic cones, barricades, and channelizers. Comparable to A&A's traffic-control device product line and overlapping Ohio footprint, though focused on manufacturing rather than installation services.
• Pavement Technology, Inc. Specialty contractor focused on high friction surface treatments, pavement preservation, and anti-skid applications. Closest direct competitor to A&A's differentiated HFST service line.

Broad incumbents

• Swarco / Swarco Traffic Americas: Global traffic systems and roadway marking manufacturer with significant US presence. Overlaps with A&A in pavement markings and ITS/LED warning products (RRFB, blinking signs) but at much larger scale and with more international reach.
• Work Area Protection Corp. Established manufacturer and distributor of traffic control devices, barricades, signage, and roadway safety products. Comparable product overlap with A&A's equipment sales line but operates as a manufacturer/distributor rather than installer.

Others

• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA): Industry trade association that A&A Safety actively participates in. Not a commercial peer but relevant ecosystem participant as the body setting MUTCD and roadway-safety worker standards.
• 3M Transportation Safety Division: Material supplier for retroreflective sheeting, preformed thermoplastic, and traffic sign substrates. A&A is a 3M-certified installer and uses 3M products; not a competitor but a key supplier partner enabling differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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