Category: News
Carmanah Launches R920 Series Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB): the latest technology in crosswalk warning systems. This new device includes features proven to significantly improve crosswalk safety and has experienced rapid acceptance and adoption in the industry. The pedestrian-actuated system provides a high-intensity rapid flash pattern to alert […]
Speedcheck Radar Speed Signs Prompt Cheers from Parents and an Award by the PTA in Escambia County Florida
Local traffic department receives award and thanks for helping to slow cars along busy route to school PORTLAND, OR, January 5, 2012 – The parents of Blue Angel Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida presented an award earlier this month to the Escambia County’s engineering traffic department in appreciation for two brand new SpeedCheck radar speed […]
Carmanah Brings Integrated Solar LED Pedestrian Crossing to North America
Vancouver, BC – (February 10, 2004) – Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to introduce one of the world’s most advanced pedestrian crossing beacons to the North American market. The Model R820 Pedestrian Beacon is a fully self-contained, solar-powered LED crosswalk signal. Key advantages include: wireless installation in as little as 30 minutes, minimal capital cost, […]
Carmanah Introduces Solar-powered Roadway Flasher Featuring ENCOM Wireless Control Technology
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (December 10, 2008) – Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) today introduced a wireless solar-powered flashing beacon suitable for a range of ITS (intelligent transportation systems) roadway applications. The R838 wireless ITS solar flasher incorporates all components – including solar modules, LEDs (light emitting diodes), and wireless activation technology – within a […]
Carmanah Solar Flashing Beacons Improve School Zone Safety in Time for Back to School
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (September 15, 2010) – The City of Bethany, Oklahoma, is investing in 52 solar LED flashing beacons to improve the safety of the City’s district school zones. The R829 dual-flashing amber LED solar traffic beacons, provided by solar technology provider Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) and sold by local Carmanah distributor, […]
Carmanah Releases New Ultra-Compact Solar Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacon
Carmanah’s new R820C solar-powered LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon. Carmanah is pleased to announce the release of the Model R820C, the most compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective solar LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon in the world. The R820C builds upon the established reputation and field-proven capabilities of Carmanah’s self-contained R820 solar flashing beacon – but is smaller, […]
Carmanah LED School Zone Flashers Installed by the City of Tacoma, Washington
The City of Tacoma, Washington has recently installed Carmanah’s Model R829 solar LED school zone flasher. As a first for Tacoma, the flashing beacons have been installed in a school zone where speeding has been a problem. Since the installation, vehicle speeds have reduced and driver awareness of the school zone has improved. The school […]
Carmanah Improves Pedestrian Safety with Edge-Lit Crosswalk Signs in Victoria, BC
Carmanah’s Roadway Division has supplied the City of Victoria, BC, with two units of its R450 edge-lit crosswalk signs. These units are now installed at an uncontrolled crosswalk on Bay Street and Dowler Street in Victoria, BC. The City of Victoria needed to upgrade this special crosswalk from smaller, fluorescent illuminated signs to 3′ x […]
Carmanah Provides School Zone Warning Flashers to Glenlyon Norfolk School, Victoria, BC
Carmanah’s Solar LED Lighting Group recently supplied Canada’s first programmable solar LED school zone flasher system to Glenlyon Norfolk School, a private school located in Victoria, British Columbia. Unveiling of Carmanah’s R829 solar LED school zone flasher. From left to right (and surrounded by grade 2 students): Carmanah’s Greg Miller; Simon Bruce-Lockhart, Head of Glenlyon […]