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In 1905, Dan Trippear started a business called Automatic Wilbert Vault Company Inc. in Tacoma, Wa. They sold concrete vaults, marker bases and other related products. It wasn't until 1980, when 3rd generation owner Glenn Colbert started a precast division. Now, under 5th generation ownership, Puget Sound Precast specializes in architectural and custom precast concrete products. From stairs, manholes, and catch basins to retaining walls, trash receptacles and picnic tables & benches, they are a go-to for many business like ourselves. And because we specialize in the traffic industry, Puget Sound Precast is our trusted supplier of concrete products such as wheel stops, curbs, and pyramid sign blocks to name a few.

1954 marks the beginning of American Louver Company, Plasticade®. Today, they are the leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic and recycled rubber products. Plasticade® specializes in the safety of construction areas for the public and the workers with visibility products for increased safety. These products often include roadway work zone items which are MASH-approved, general safety products and recycled rubber products for traffic and safety. Some of these also include signage such as a-boards that are used for promotional and directional use. Here at Alpine Products, we stand by many of Plasticade's® products, such as their recycled rubber wheel stops and numerous signage options.

Formally "Indian Bolt & Nut", Lewis Bolt & Nut Company was started in 1921 by the Northern Pacific Railroad to make bolts for the repair of railroad cars. Now, they have a variety of products. They have numerous kinds of bolts, nuts, washers and screws. Their products are extremely high quality and seem to exceed all of their customers expectations. This is why we choose to get their Steel Wheel Stop Spikes. We needed a big amount of 12" pins at high quality and Lewis Bolt & Nut easily takes care of that for us.

When it comes to manufacturing traffic products, Ennis-Flint is experienced and operating at a high level, resulting in a recognizable name worldwide.  They also made another name brand in the traffic world, specifically for Raised Pavement Markers of all types. And so, Stimsonite was born! Since creating the first pavement marker around 1964, Stimsonite markers have led the industry in product innovation, quality, value and service.

Imagine how our society would be without any signs. The roads would turn into chaos, parking lots would turn into mayhem, and private properties wouldn't be so private to say the least. While that may be a bit exaggerated, the variety and volume of signs that Alpine's Sign Shop is capable of making quickly and efficiently is not. While other sign shops list many signs for sale, their lead times average a few weeks to even months, especially if you throw in something custom. For example, you need to finish a job by the Friday. It's Monday afternoon and all you need to complete the job is 6 "Reserved for..." signs that have different names on each. Good luck getting those signs in time to finish your job. You're better off taking that time and coming up with things to tell your customer why you're late. Instead, give us a call or send us an e-mail. We'll make sure your signs are completed and in your hands in time to complete that job.

Since 1978, Alpine Products has been in the traffic business for almost half a century! Often referred to as "the paint shop", we have an enormous variety of traffic products besides traffic paint. Being a one stop traffic shop, we're expected to carry many types of traffic products including posts/bases, wheel stops and markers of all kinds. But why carry all of those products without having a way to apply them in the first place? That's like a car dealership selling cars with no motors (or batteries!). Which is why we also carry epoxy! We have a few different types for many different purposes, but because of our high volume in markers, we had to have our label on our own two-part epoxy specifically for applying markers and bases to concrete.

Pexco began as and is purely an Industrial custom extruder. Pexco is based north of Atlanta, Georgia, with multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico. As North America’s leading custom extruder, Pexco offers a full range of extruded plastics designs, engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication services.

These solvent-based, long-lasting traffic marking paints are specifically formulated for line striping over freshly coated asphalt, for marking stencils and for marking curbs.

Some of the most common Legends in various sizes.

Graco designs and manufactures products built from the highest-quality parts and components. Their contractor products and accessories are designed for professionals who care about quality and productivity. Their striping equipment is the best on the market. Which is why Alpine Products carries various Graco products. From line drivers down to multiple spray tips, if you don't see it here, call us and we'll get it for you!

Gingway Products are involved in a large variety of jobs, from small repairs to large production work, producing tens of thousands of parts. They have various types of equipment such as welders, CNC machines, punches and shears to produce the melters we sell. They have been involved in the manufacturing and design of asphalt sealing equipment since 1981. Check out our inventory of Gingway melters!

We have a variety of high performing road marking adhesives and epoxies here at Alpine Products. They are all extremely easy to learn and apply, even though they're industrial grade products. If you can use Elmers's glue, then you can use our adhesives. They're that easy! In forms of a two-part liquid form, roll, block, or even a square cut out for products such as posts and markers, our adhesives/epoxies are designed to dry/cure quickly, even under harsh conditions.

Since 1978, Alpine Products has been in the traffic business for almost half a century! One of our many products that we manufacture ourselves is Raised Pavement Markers. Now, considering the various types, shapes and colors of RPM's that we sell, we only manufacture one specific type. It isn't a square 4"x4" or a rectangle 4"x3". Matter of fact, it's not one of those "1-way" or "2-way" kinds either. Alpine Product's manufactures Circle shaped RPMs! They come in two colors, White and Yellow, but our "yellow" is unique to the standard. And because we have made and sold our "yellow" markers before anyone else, they are still on our roads today! Check them out!

Traffic stencils are an affordable and easy way to mark roadways and parking lots for pedestrians and roadway users alike. Our Sign Shop produces these stencils, mostly out of polymer plastic sheets with a thickness of 1/16" or 1/8" (aluminum is available upon request). There are a few reasons why the stencils we produce are pin-point accurate and precise. Whether the stencil is designed in house or provided to us, the secret is our CNC machine that makes it all possible. The artwork is loaded onto a computer linked to the CNC machine and a sign shop associate will get the necessary material ready to be cut. Then, the CNC does the rest, resulting in a stencil that is cut exactly to what was desired! We carry various stencil wording, alphabet kits and number kits in numerous sizes, but if you need a stencil that we don't have in stock, send us the artwork or tell us what you want. Then we will send you the artwork for approval.

On April 2, 2012, Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions and Flint Trading, Inc. merged to become Ennis-Flint, Inc., a worldwide leader in the traffic safety and pavement marking industry. Ennis-Flint, Inc. was founded to help make roads, airports and pedestrian areas safer for everyone. They have numerous products in high volume. Mostly traffic paint, markers, and thermoplastic (we carry these Ennis-Flint products too!), they also manufacture adhesive pads which we have in our inventory!

Since 1991, Impact Recovery Systems has been manufacturing high performance safety devices such as flexible traffic control equipment for both permanent and temporary applications. Their consistent manufacturing and innovation have brought them many awards in the traffic safety industry.

These fast-drying solvent-based marking paints that are designed to be sprayed in an inverted position, producing vivid marks, even on grass, without clogging.

From 4' Straight Arrows to 20' Elongated Combo Turn Arrows, we have a wide variety of preformed arrows!

During the year of 1967, Billy Goat was founded just outside Kansas City, Missouri. Billy Goat has since then built a reputation for innovation, quality and productivity. They manufacture a wide variety of product solutions for residential, commercial, rental and municipal needs. Some of these include aerators, sod cutters, brush cutters, lawn vacuums, debris loaders and blowers. While all of those are great pieces of equipment, their wheeled leaf blower is an excellent asset for roadway/parking lot maintenance.

Based out of Southwestern Ohio, Quik Pave Products Inc., is owned and operated by paving contractors who have over four decades of experience in blacktop paving, concrete placement and finishes, demolition, excavating and seal coating. Quik Pave is the creator of the product we stand by called Quik Joint. They are the creators of the "roll-out" technologies and continue to innovate and advance their products and ideas to improve job speed, efficiency, and appearance.

Our aerosol paints are manufactured by Seymour. They are a trusted source for all of your Traffic, Marking and Athletic Field Aerosol Spray Paints.

Check out our variety of aerosol spray paints and aerosol spray paint accessories!

Sometime in the late 1960's, Rayolite (then "I.T.L.") was given the task by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve highway visibility during foggy, dark and rainy conditions. Their solution at the time was a cubed corner reflective lens that could be installed on highway lines for delineation during night-time. This lead to the creation of Raised Pavement Markers. Now, with the technology and innovation Rayolite is capable of along with the goal of safer highways, they manufacture and sell high quality RPM's throughout the U.S. & 20 more countries worldwide.

These water-based aerosol paints produce sharp, defined lines on athletic fields in a single application while drying fast and remaining safe on grass.

From 4" to up to 24", our "Flat" pieces of Hot Tape come in 3' sections. White is the most common, but don't hesitate to ask about other colors!

It's no surprise that Pexco manufactures Raised Pavement Markers. It's the variety of RPM's and reflectors that makes their products unique. Aside from all the other RPM's that Alpine carries, Pexco manufactures different types of Highway Reflectors which have different benefits and purposes. From TRPM's & PCBM's to Rumble Strips and Rumble Bars, Pexco fills in all the areas where there should be reflective markers, even if it's temporary. Jersey barriers or freshly sealed roads did not stop Pexco from innovation!

Since 1973, Forrest Technical Coatings has been a family-owned and operated company, just like Alpine Products. Founded by Scott Forrest, they have provided specialty coatings to various industries. They also have formulated a couple two-part epoxies that works perfectly with some of the products we sell such as delineators, posts, markers and curbs.

Dispensing Technology Corporation (DTC) is a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of equipment and materials for the pavement marking and pavement maintenance industries. DTC manufactures various products for easier pavement marking and road maintenance. Their bituminous applicator and thermoplastic pre melter are two of those products, in which Alpine Products stands by. Check them out!

Handicap Symbols and Bicycle Symbols. Also, BIKE LANE Legends.

Our aerosol spray paint accessories are compatible with all of our aerosols. These accessories are designed for easier application, producing crisp, sharp, straight and clean lines. All while saving your back from so much strain from leaning and bending down.

Pexco began and is purely an Industrial custom extruder. Pexco is based north of Atlanta, Georgia, with multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico. As North America’s leading custom extruder, Pexco offers a full range of extruded plastics design, engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication services.

Established in 1965, Downing Manufacturing has over 20 years in the road striping industry. They have top of the line CNC equipment which produces the Bituminous Applicators we choose to use with our Bituminous Products. These Bituminous Applicators are the best in the industry for applying just that material.

Little Wonder is the proven industry leader in outdoor power equipment for debris management, grounds maintenance and asphalt & paving equipment. They design and develop the most rugged, durable and productive landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment in the industry.

Pavement Markers or Raised Pavement Markers are essential to roadway safety. They play an important role as a safety function on the roads while at the same time, communicating travel paths for short- and long-range vehicle operation.  And although anyone can buy a type of marker for various reasons, they actually have specific purposes when used in traffic. White is used on the center and sides of a road when the striped lines are white.  Yellow is used in the same way when the lines are yellow.  Green designates an area where vehicles are allowed, much like a green light.  Red designates a restricted area.  Blue shows that a fire hydrant is nearby, normally directly in line with the marker. Yellow/Red is for yellow striped roads that are one-way streets so the red would show that a car is going the wrong way. Overall, Raised Pavement Markers improve delineation and increase preview time particularly under wet conditions. They statistically have been shown to decrease crash rates on highways that have Raised Pavement Marker center lines by approximately 0.5 crashes per million vehicle miles. With that being said, Raised Pavement Markers of all kinds are necessary on all roadways.

Alpine Products knows how essential Raised Pavement Markers are to the traffic industry. We carry various types with numerous colors for all necessary purposes on our roadways. At a great price too! Check them out!

Hot Tape is a Preformed Thermoplastic that is specially made for crosswalks, bike paths, handicap markings, railroad markings and word legends. It is a Preheat type of preformed thermoplastic material, in which preheating the road surface to a certain temperature is required for accurate application. Hot Tape is formulated with the highest quality resin, binder, aggregate, glass bead, and pigment systems.

Benefits of using Hot Tape

Designed for increased skid resistance while maintaining retro reflectivity
Provides enhanced durability and visibility to help increase life of pavement marking program.
Pre-cut and ready to use out of the box.
Simple application does not require buying expensive equipment.
All our Hot Tape is 125mil thickness with the addition of Skid Optics. (Excluding rolls of Hot Tape, which are 90mil)
Sealer is not required for application on concrete.
Clean edge appearance: no “alligator” cracking that can occur with
hot-applied thermoplastic.
Minimal mobilization costs allow quick response to maintenance projects.
One year shelf life.
Able to modify with a razor knife of heavy-duty scissors in its original form which can be very useful on the go.
Easy to repair if road or utility maintenance requires a portion of the marking.
Sustainable product with small environmental impact.
Recycled materials make up 60% of the product and 29% of the components are rapidly renewable materials, primarily from pine trees.
Other natural resources used come from cotton, sunflowers, and soya.

For more information, click here for the Safety Data Sheet & click here for the Product Data Sheet.

Here at Alpine Products, we have our very own custom sign shop, capable of making all different kinds of signs, stencils, stickers, banners and decals.

According to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), "the application of markings is more than a matter of placing lines on the roadway. It is, in effect, the installation of a traffic regulating system on a highway." There are many types of traffic markings that help ensure the safety of our roads and parking lots, but there wouldn't be any sort of traffic regulating system anywhere without striping paint. Our roads would be like a Nascar Raceway! And although many of you would enjoy that, it would be extremely dangerous to navigate anywhere whether you're walking, biking, driving, etc.There are many different types of paints that exist today. Whether it's for the interior/exterior of a home, canvas for an artist or for roads and parking lots, it's important to know the type or base of your paint. The two main types of traffic striping paints are either solvent based or water based. These are designed to adhere to concrete or asphalt surfaces, where other paints won't adhere or will peel off in a very short period of time. Our traffic striping paints are formulated with a good balance of drying characteristics, abrasion resistance and resin quality, in which are perfect for roads and parking lots. Designed for no heat application, they can be applied by air or airless equipment. These are extremely fast drying paints, less than 60 seconds dry to no-pick up. This makes it so the area isn't closed to traffic for long periods of time.

Here at Alpine Products, we carry a variety of types and colors of traffic striping paints. Afterall, there is a reason why we're commonly referred to as "The Paint Shop!"

It would be hard to call ourselves a traffic supplier without having the products in this category! Concrete wheel stops of different sizes, rubber car stops that are reflective, rubber speed bumps that are also reflective, and 438lb pyramid sign blocks to name a few. We carry a variety of these products which are absolutely necessary to have in order to keep the puzzle of being a One Stop Traffic Shop complete. With no missing pieces!