What Control Technologies, Inc. does

Control Technologies, Inc. is a privately held value-added distributor and systems integrator specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), founded in 1980 by Michael Day and headquartered in Sanford, Florida. The company supplies traffic signal control cabinets (more than 15,000 manufactured to date), Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software (more than 500 deployments), traffic controllers, detection equipment, and related hardware to state departments of transportation, municipal agencies, and law-enforcement customers across the United States. Its five regional offices in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, California, and Oregon/Washington support turn-key project delivery including system design, on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, remote support, and training through its CT Online University platform.

The company's revenue model combines hardware distribution (cabinets, controllers, detection and video equipment from a broad partner roster including Q-Free, FLIR, Eberle Design, Intelight, PedSafety, Danlaw, Digi International, ComNet, Axis, Bosch, Hanwha Vision, and Tesco Controls), software licensing (ATMS back-office systems), and professional services for installation, commissioning, and lifecycle support. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified and holds compliance credentials across NEMA, ATC, and NTCIP standards, which serve as procurement gatekeepers for U.S. public-sector ITS work. Recurring and training revenue is supplemented by CT Online University, while emerging product lines include Intelight connected-vehicle controllers (MAXVIEW cv, MAXTIME cv) and analytics partnerships with DERQ (AI/V2X) and Blyncsy (probe-data analytics).

Name

Control Technologies, Inc.

Legal name

Control Technologies

Website

https://ct-grp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Control Technologies is a value-added distributor and systems integrator of Intelligent Transportation Systems, supplying traffic signal cabinets, ATMS software, detection equipment, and integration services to U.S. state DOTs and municipal transportation agencies from five regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intelligent Transportation Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Control Center (TCC/TMC) Operations Tools (Video Wall, Operator Consoles, SOP Workflow) (TLAJACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

Keywords

• Intelligent transportation systems
• Traffic signal control
• Traffic management software
• Vehicle detection systems
• Traffic signal cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of traffic signal control cabinets, ATC controllers, vehicle detection equipment, and ITS hardware components. Products include NEMA style and 33X type cabinets, traffic signal controllers, video/thermal detection systems.
2. Technical Services: Revenue from turn-key commissioning assistance, troubleshooting services, phone/remote support, conflict monitor verification testing, and field training services for contractors and jurisdictional representatives.
3. ATMS Software Licensing: Licensing of MaxView central system software and MaxTime local system software for traffic management. Traditional licensing or SaaS deployment options available.
4. Online Training Platform: CT Group Online University providing educational courses on Q-Free, FLIR, and SMARTMICRO solutions with account-based access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Control Technologies manufactures ISO 9001:2015 compliant traffic signal control cabinets and ATC controllers, distributes ITS hardware and software from partners such as Q-Free, FLIR, Eberle Design, Hanwha Vision, DERQ, and SMARTMICRO, and delivers technical services including turn-key commissioning, troubleshooting, remote support, and training to government transportation agencies and contractors across the United States.

Product overview

Control Technologies, Inc. is a value-added distributor and solutions provider in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market, offering a comprehensive portfolio of traffic signal control products, software platforms, and technical services. The company's product line centers around Q-Free's MAXTIME and MAXVIEW software platforms for traffic signal control and ATMS management, complemented by FLIR thermal and video detection sensors (TrafiSense AI, TrafiOne, TrafiSense2, ViewCom/E), DERQ's AI and V2X technology for connected vehicles, and various hardware products from manufacturers including Eberle Design, PedSafety, Hanwha Vision, Danlaw, and Digi International. The portfolio also includes manufactured traffic signal control cabinets (NEMA, 33X type) and ATC controllers. Control Technologies provides technical services including turn-on/commissioning assistance, troubleshooting, and remote support, along with CT Online University training for Q-Free, FLIR, and SMARTMICRO solutions. The company operates with a distributed office network across Florida (headquarters), Georgia, Mid-Atlantic (Virginia), West (California), and Northwest (Oregon/Washington).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CT Group Online University: The company's proprietary e-learning platform offering educational courses on Q-Free, FLIR, and SMARTMICRO solutions for traffic signal control and ITS industry.

Products and services

• Traffic Signal Control Cabinets NEMA style and 33X type traffic signal control and ITS cabinets housing 170, 2070, NEMA, and ATC-HD style controllers, manufactured at Control Technologies' ISO 9001:2015 compliant facility for state DOTs, municipalities, and traffic signal contractors.
• ATC Traffic Signal Controllers Traffic signal controllers meeting ATC, Caltrans, NTCIP, and NEMA standards with a true open architecture hardware platform, distributed to transportation agencies nationwide.
• Q-Free MAXTIME Advanced traffic signal controller software providing local signal control with NTCIP-compliant local software for traffic signal operations at the intersection level.
• Q-Free MAXVIEW Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) providing web-based central software for traffic signal management and monitoring across an agency or region.
• Q-Free Kinetic Mobility Modern ATMS platform that breaks down traditional traffic management silos, providing a holistic platform for traffic signals, events, signs, video, and more through a single user-configurable interface with cloud or agency server deployment.
• Q-Free MAXTIME cv Connected vehicle software enabling agencies to distribute real-time J2735 connected vehicle information over the Internet at the controller level.
• Q-Free MAXVIEW cv Connected vehicle central system software for distributing connected vehicle data, built on ATC, NTCIP, and DSRC J2735_201603 standards.
• FLIR TrafiSense AI AI-powered thermal sensor for vehicle detection with multimodal detection capabilities for intersection and roadway applications.
• FLIR TrafiOne Thermal detection sensor for pedestrian and bicycle applications at intersections, designed for vulnerable road user detection.
• FLIR TrafiSense2 Multifunctional thermal detection sensor for vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle applications at intersections.
• FLIR ViewCom/E Video detection module for image processing in traffic monitoring applications, providing command and control for FLIR video analytics.
• DERQ AI Road Safety Platform MIT spin-off platform powered by patented AI and predictive analytics for eliminating crashes, with real-time analytics and V2X technology for connected and autonomous vehicles.
• Eberle Design Traffic Signal Equipment NEMA TS-1 and TS-2, 170/2070, and ATC/ITS type signal monitors, inductive loop detectors, isolators, power supplies, load switches, flashers, and Smart-City products for intersection safety monitoring.
• PedSafety Pedestrian Signals Accessible pedestrian signals, push buttons, pedestrian stations, signs, and hardware for pedestrian access at intersections and public areas.
• Hanwha Vision Transportation Cameras High-performance video surveillance cameras for transportation and ITS applications, including vehicle detection, traffic monitoring, and intersection analytics with advanced cybersecurity.
• Digi International IoT Solutions Wireless IoT hardware, device security, and device management tools for IoT deployments in demanding traffic and transportation environments.
• Danlaw Connected Car Technology Connected car and automotive electronics including ground-breaking connected devices for the automotive industry, with operations in USA, UK, India, and China.
• SMARTMICRO Radar Sensors Forward-firing radar technology for traffic detection, configured with Traffic Management Configurator (TMC) setup software.
• Turn-On/Commissioning Assistance Turn-key technical service including cabinet component programming, conflict monitor verification testing, vehicle and pedestrian detection equipment programming, and field training for contractors and jurisdictional representatives.
• Troubleshooting Services On-demand identification, isolation, and resolution of traffic cabinet and component problems for customers experiencing field issues.
• Phone/Remote Support Remote support delivered via internet connection and general troubleshooting and product assistance for deployed ITS equipment.
• CT Group Online University Training E-learning platform offering educational courses on Q-Free, FLIR, and SMARTMICRO traffic signal control and ITS solutions with account-based access for customers and prospects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 ATMS systems provided throughout the US
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Q-FreecoreTechnology or IntegrationQ-Free is a leading brand of innovative traffic management products including advanced traffic controllers (MAXTIME), traffic control cabinets, arterial systems masters, NTCIP-compliant local software, and web-based central software systems (MAXVIEW and Kinetic Mobility platform). Control Technologies represents and supports Q-Free products throughout their US market areas.
• FLIR Intelligent Transportation SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFLIR-ITS provides video detection and monitoring solutions combining video cameras, thermal sensors, intelligent video analytics, and command/control software. Control Technologies offers training and support for FLIR products including TrafiOne, TrafiSense2, and ViewCom/E detection systems.
• Eberle Design Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationEberle Design is a leading manufacturer of intersection safety monitoring, vehicle detection, and mission critical electronics for traffic control, parking/access, rail and emergency services industries. Products include NEMA TS-1/TS-2 monitors, loop detectors, isolators, power supplies, load switches, and flashers.
• DerqstrategicTechnology or IntegrationMIT spin-off with patented AI and V2X technology for eliminating road accidents. Derq provides real-time analytics platform for connected and autonomous vehicles, predicting road user movements 24/7. Control Technologies supports this innovative connected vehicle technology.
• Hanwha VisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHanwha Vision delivers high-performance video surveillance for transportation and ITS applications with superior low-light imaging, rugged design, and advanced cybersecurity for reliable traffic monitoring and detection.
• IntelightcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntelight provides MAXVIEW cv for connected vehicle data distribution and MAXTIME cv for controller-level connected vehicle operations, built on ATC, NTCIP and DSRC J2735 standards.
• ITS ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for ITS products and solutions.
• GooglestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerControl Technologies worked with the City of Sunnyvale, CA on their signal modernization project which was funded by Google. Additionally involved in first US-based IVHS test project in Orlando area which included in-car navigation for tourists.
• Campbell CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of PedSafety, providing accessible pedestrian signals and related intersection safety products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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