WE ARE TAPCO

Safe travels start with traffic safety solutions

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ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

Since 1956, TAPCO has provided standard and custom traffic safety and parking solutions to every level of government, as well as private businesses. As a third-generation, family-owned company, TAPCO proudly serves communities across the United States, Canada and beyond to provide safe travels to millions.

TAPCO is headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, with two additional locations in the Midwest and dedicated members of the TAPCO team located in every U.S region.


OUR MISSION

The TAPCO family is driven to save lives by going the extra mile, enhancing transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and quality products.

This includes cutting-edge technologies like Intelligent Warning Systems (IWS), a connected vehicle interface, BlinkLink® traffic device-monitoring software and much more.


OUR TEAM

Composed of over 300 experts and innovators, the TAPCO team is the lifeblood of the organization, continuing to grow and evolve alongside the transportation industry.

TAPCO was even named a Top Workplace in 2021 and 2023 by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel based solely on employee feedback.

1956

was the year TAPCO was established, as well as the year the U.S. Interstate Highway System was born

2

locations:

1) Headquarters in Brown Deer, WI

2) Innovation Center in Milwaukee, WI

8

times TAPCO has been named one of Inc.’s 5000 fastest growing companies in America

18,000+

traffic safety and parking control products offered

310

employees (and counting)

3

generations of family ownership

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HISTORY OF INNOVATION

1956

Ray Bergholz, a World War II veteran and Wisconsin native, starts Parking Equipment and Maintenance Company in his basement, changing the name to TAPCO two years later.

1965

TAPCO begins creating and manufacturing traffic signs, electric traffic signals and parking management equipment.

Late 1980s

TAPCO starts exploring the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) market, forming a think tank with signal technology pioneers.

2009

TAPCO launches TAPCOnet.com, a robust ecommerce site.

2012-2017

TAPCO wins multiple awards for its LED-enhanced warning systems and is named one of the fastest growing private companies for the eighth time.

2022

TAPCO continues to innovate with new products and patents and is now celebrating 65 years of dedication to safe travels.

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MEET TAPCO'S LEADERS

President and Chief Executive Officer


ERIC STANGEL

Chief Operations Officer


ABBY HORN

Chief Financial Officer


JOHN KUEHN

Chief Information Officer


JASON ANDERSON

Chief Revenue Officer


ROB PROSSER

Vice President of Innovation


MORGAN MARKS

Vice President of Operations


TOM MANZ

General Counsel


PAT CALLAHAN

Director of Product Innovation


BRIAN SCHARLES

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TAPCO CARES

TAPCO plans and participates in many initiatives aimed at building a better, safer world for all.

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