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Located in Cohoes, New York near Albany, Straight Line has been a trusted roadway striping services subcontractor for over 30 years. Straight Line will become an important part of Safety Marking’s operations and expand its capabilities across New York state.

“Straight Line is a tremendous company with a stellar reputation and the same commitment to service that defines Safety Marking. The business is a natural geographic fit for SMC and we look forward to partnering with Rick and his team to strengthen our operations across the region,” said Mark Kelly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Safety Marking.

“Rick and Straight Line have built a longstanding track record of delivering exceptional service to the state of New York and we’re excited to support their continued growth,” said P.J. Gilbert, Managing Director at Highview.

“Joining forces with Safety Marking represents an exciting new chapter for us. SMC shares our core values of high quality work and excellent customer service, and we look forward to expanding our capabilities under our partnership,” said Rick Fremont, Founder of Straight Line.

About Safety Marking
Safety Marking was founded in 1973 by Mark Kelly as a full-service highway and roadway marking provider. Today, Safety Marking is an industry leader with expertise across every aspect of pavement marking and is utilizing the latest technology to provide superior service to its customers. For more information, visit www.safetymarking.net.

About Highview Capital, LLC
Highview Capital, LLC is a Southern California-based private equity fund backed by a multibillion dollar family office. The fund employs a flexible mandate and takes a long-term perspective on middle market businesses at an inflection point. Highview takes pride in our ability to partner closely with founders and management teams. For more information, visit www.highviewcapital.com.