Telent and Westcotec, two established leaders in the highways sector, have entered a strategic partnership to deliver integrated road-safety solutions backed by UK manufacturing and nationwide service expertise. By combining Westcotec’s LED signage and traffic-safety technologies with Telent’s infrastructure delivery and maintenance capabilities, the collaboration aims to provide local authorities and contractors with smarter, more reliable systems.
Unified Vision and Values
Built on shared values and a commitment to service excellence, the partnership emphasizes innovation, customer confidence, and long-term performance:
- End-to-end solutions: Integrated supply, installation, and support for VAS, SID, VMS, and traffic-control systems
- Made in Britain: Westcotec’s UK-manufactured products coupled with Telent’s national field service teams
- Sustainable service: Routine maintenance and adherence to industry standards to maximize asset lifecycles
Leadership Perspectives
“It’s rare to find a partnership where values, vision, and purpose align so naturally,” said Paul Owen, Director – Traffic Technology at Telent. “It’s a strategic partnership built on innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to safer roads. We’re both committed to service excellence, to our people, and to safer roads, and that gives customers confidence we’ll deliver.”
“Ultimately, it’s about helping road users stay safer, supporting local authority priorities, and delivering systems that perform–on time, and over time. This is a partnership for now, but it’s also a foundation for what’s next,” said Chris Spinks, Managing Director at Westcotec.
“From Telent’s perspective, this partnership is representative of our future strategy of building strong partnerships with innovative suppliers, enabling us to align our exceptional UK Field Operational Delivery with market leading products. The synergy between Westcotec’s brand and Telent’s vision made this partnership a natural fit,” said Jon Benger, Urban Traffic Business Development Manager at Telent.
“This is about doing what’s right, not just what’s easy. You might say we’re ‘disrupting the now to define norm,’” said Olly Samways, Sales Director at Westcotec. “We’ve always believed in delivering quality products and being easy to work with. Now, with Telent alongside us, we can ensure our solutions are backed by a national network of qualified and accredited engineers.”
A Foundation for Future Growth
With recent contract renewals—such as continuing its traffic-signal maintenance agreement with Oxfordshire County Council—and ongoing investments in sustainable innovation, the Telent–Westcotec partnership is positioned to meet increasing industry demands. Their joint focus on correct installation, proactive maintenance, and employee wellbeing underpins a robust solution for UK road networks.
