BUKO Traffic & Safety has acquired a majority stake in Road Traffic Solutions Limited, marking its first entry into the UK market and setting the stage for further expansion.

Information on the Target

BUKO Traffic & Safety ("BUKO") is a prominent provider of outsourced traffic and safety management solutions, headquartered in Barendrecht, Netherlands. With approximately 400 employees, BUKO manages thousands of projects each year through its two primary divisions: BUKO Infrasupport and BUKO Waakt. Founded in 1991, BUKO Infrasupport specializes in temporary traffic management solutions, offering services that range from design, planning, and approval, to deployment, collection, and onsite management of safety equipment for roadworks. Their clientele primarily comprises contractors and public authorities involved in utility and urban or rural roadworks.

BUKO Waakt, the other division, provides temporary remote security solutions focusing on monitoring through camera surveillance, intrusion detection systems, and access control, primarily for construction sites. This robust operational framework enables BUKO to establish a strong presence in the Netherlands, making the acquisition of Road Traffic Solutions Limited ("RTS"), a UK-based firm specializing in temporary traffic and event management, a strategic jump into high-growth markets outside their home territory.

Industry Overview in the UK

The traffic management and event solutions industry in the UK is witnessing significant growth, driven by an increasing demand for sophisticated traffic control in urban areas and at large-scale events. With the UK governm