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INDUSTRY NEWS

EZ LINER ACQUIRES ARROW STRIPING &

MANUFACTURING

THESE FAMILY-OWNED COMPANIES JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LINE OF

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Z Liner , a manufacturer of pavement striping equipment , has acquired Arrow Striping & Manufacturing , another manufacturer of performance-engineered pavement marking , surface prep , and removal equipment . The official announcement was made in Orange City , Iowa , and Billings , Montana on Wednesday , February 1 . The market continues to desire more long-lasting and durable road markings for the safety of those driving and with increased use of driver-assisted vehicle technology . Road worker safety is also significantly improved by reducing the number of times a road surface requires striping or restriping . The move to acquire Arrow Striping & Manufacturing first started as EZ Liner looked to expand to a more complete line of reliable , cost-effective , and easy-to-maintain equipment and become a one-stop supplier for customers needing a broader mix of products . “ Steve and Kymm Stark and Mark and Natalie Heinzeroth , like us , built the company where the rubber meets the pavement , striping on highways and roads . We are thrilled to mark a new era of providing road striping and maintenance equipment that will provide a unique blend of responsive service with rugged , road-tested equipment that allows customers an industry-leading value ,” says Steve Roesner , President of EZ Liner . “ Combining the oldest continuously operating equipment manufacturer in EZ Liner with Arrow ’ s foundations of old-fashioned ingenuity , robustness , and advanced technology , we believe , will make it easy for the industry and stripers throughout NorthAmerica .” The acquisition of Arrow Striping & Manufacturing fits into EZ Liner ’ s strategy to offer a full line of equipment for pavement marking , surface preparation and removal , along with parts , service , used equipment , and training . This partnership will enable EZ Liner to continue to support its mission of providing public safety equipment , materials , and service to make life easier . They are dedicated to providing world-class service , integrity , and reliability throughout the lifetime of their products . Together , they look forward to serving all current and new customers as they join forces to incorporate the best features of both companies and product lines .
About EZ Liner EZ Liner , a brand of Vogel Traffic Services , has been setting the standard for quality pavement markings since the 1960s . With that storied experience and knowledge , EZ Liner builds some of the most dependable , innovative , and hardworking striping equipment available .
About Arrow Arrow produces performance-engineered pavement marking , surface prep , and removal grinders , saws , grooving and pavement marker palletized and truck-mounted equipment . Customers depend on Arrow ’ s competitively priced , contractor-tough equipment , designed for dependable daily use and longevity .
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