SRL Traffic Systems
Winsford, GB · Founded 1997 · 166 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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SRL Traffic Systems Limited supplies the UK's largest fleet of portable and temporary traffic signals, including pedestrian signals, variable message signs, CCTV systems, and safety barriers for roadworks and traffic management. The company serves traffic management contractors, local authorities, and infrastructure operators across the United Kingdom.
Also known as SRL · SRL Traffic Systems Ltd
Investors · 3
Company profile
researched Aug 2026SRL Traffic Systems supplies and hires temporary and portable traffic management equipment across the United Kingdom. Its product range covers portable and temporary traffic signals, full-colour mobile variable message signs (VMS), and site CCTV and monitoring cameras. The company also offers telematics and supporting documentation such as product brochures, user guides and case studies.
The offering is positioned around equipment delivery and nationwide support, with the company citing more than 25 UK depots, 24/7 telephone support and a two-hour response commitment. Applications addressed include events, construction sites, highways and high-speed roads and motorways, spanning projects of varying scale and complexity.
Business model
Equipment hire and supply of temporary traffic management products, combined with end-to-end service and support including 24/7 assistance and rapid on-site response, delivered from a network of regional depots.
Traction
Publishes customer case studies including deployment of REMOS remotely operated signals with Amey on a traffic management site at London Road, Lichfield, and a client reference from Direct Traffic Management describing long-term growth alongside SRL's hire and support model.
Latest developments
SRL and Amey have begun using REMOS (Remotely Operated Signals) on Amey's traffic management site at London Road, Lichfield, as part of an effort to improve safety and reduce carbon footprint.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography
Market position
Describes its fleet as the largest in the UK for temporary traffic management equipment, supported by a network of more than 25 depots providing national coverage.
Technology
Portable and temporary traffic signals, full-colour mobile variable message signs, site CCTV and monitoring cameras, telematics for hired equipment, and REMOS (Remotely Operated Signals) technology.
Go-to-market
Direct sales and hire enquiries via quote requests and 24/7 telephone contact, supported by depot-based fulfilment, published product brochures and user guides, and customer case studies.
Traffic management contractors, construction and highways contractors, motorway and high-speed road projects, and event organisers requiring temporary traffic control.
Geography
United Kingdom, served through a network of over 25 depots.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- SRL TRAFFIC SYSTEMS LIMITED
- Company number
- 03466427
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 11 Nov 1997
- Registered office
- Unit 15 Road 5, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3SG
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 27900 — Manufacture of other electrical equipment77390 — Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
- Previous names
- SOLAR RENTALS LIMITED (1997–2006)
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Apr 2025 · next due 31 Jan 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 11 Nov 2025 · next due 25 Nov 2026
Current officers · 5
- Ian Paul Hunt — director, appointed 5 Dec 2025
- Paul Alan Lewis — director, appointed 7 May 2026
- Kevin O'Connor — director, appointed 10 Oct 2025
- Timothy David Short — director, appointed 23 Jan 2026
- Yaadvinder Singh Virdee — director, appointed 10 Oct 2025
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 30 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
In the news
▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- SRL Traffic Systemssrl.co.uk · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does SRL Traffic Systems do?
- UK supplier and hirer of temporary traffic management equipment including portable traffic signals, VMS and site CCTV.
- Who are SRL Traffic Systems's investors?
- SRL Traffic Systems's investors include LDC, Crescent Capital, 3i Group.
- Where is SRL Traffic Systems headquartered?
- SRL Traffic Systems is headquartered in Winsford, GB.