TAPCO Announces Purchase of Building in Milwaukee, WI to Support Continued Growth

Second Milwaukee county facility will transition into an innovation center

BROWN DEER, Wis. – Oct. 22, 2020 – Traffic and Parking Control Company, Inc. (TAPCO), manufacturer, distributor and service provider of traffic safety and parking control products, announced today it has purchased a building – located at 7840 N. 86th St. in Milwaukee, WI – that formerly served as the headquarters of Adaptive, a manufacturer of dynamic message signs (DMS) and intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions.

The acquisition of the 70,000 square-foot facility, which will transform into the company’s first-ever innovation center, was for the sole purpose of driving product advancement and strategic expansion into the DMS and ITS markets.

“Adding a dedicated innovation center to the TAPCO portfolio enables us to provide our customers with even more cutting-edge solutions for maximizing safety,” said TAPCO Managing Director Eric Stangel. “We remain committed to our customers, as well as our industry-leading suppliers and distributors, as we grow.”

The purchase of the new facility officially closed on September 30, 2020, with future building modification plans starting in 2021.


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.

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With over 35 years of experience, Adaptive provides a robust variety of innovative LED signage solutions specifically designed to be easy to maintain and operate. Known for its reliability and breakthrough technologies, Adaptive has the LED displays, modules, boards and more that professionals can trust.