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McCain Welcomes a New Business Unit Manager to Lead Growing Parking Business

August 25, 2020

McCain Welcomes a New Business Unit Manager to Lead Growing Parking Business

Michael Driscoll brings over 20 years of experience in parking technology market

VISTA, California – McCain Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SWARCO Group and a leader in the supply of advanced intelligent transportation solutions, today announced that they are adding a new member, Michael Driscoll, to head up the North American Parking Business Unit focusing on OPTIPARK® Parking Guidance and Wayfinding.

As Manager of McCain’s Parking Business Unit, Driscoll will focus on continuing the rapid growth of this unit, with a special focus on product management, project supervision, and expanding the channel partner network across North America.

Driscoll has been active in the parking technology market for over 2 decades, working up the ranks through various positions including; Field Support, Project Management, Sales & Business Development, Channel Management, Product Management and General Management. This large variety of experience, and his excellent network within the industry make Driscoll the ideal fit for this position. Driscoll’s previous experience includes rapidly growing a start-up PARCS company into one of the top performers in the industry. This experience in managing high growth is directly transferable into managing and expanding on the significant success McCain is enjoying with its parking solutions.

Driscoll with be replacing Niko Stieldorf who will be transitioning to a broader roll within McCain parent company, SWARCO. Stieldorf will ensure that operations, relationships, and processes are properly handed over throughout the course of the next few months. He will then relocate to the SWARCO Solutions Center in Berlin where he will spearhead the global rollout of MyCity, our innovative mobility platform. Stieldorf will remain in close contact with the team as OPTIPARK will soon also be delivered as one of the many solutions that the MyCity platform offers.

“Mike’s experience fits very well with McCain’s requirement to take our parking business to the next level. I am very happy with the fit and have the utmost confidence in Mike as he takes on the leadership and growth of McCain’s OPTIPARK business unit” said Stieldorf.

Greg McKhann, McCain Chief Operating Officer said, “I share Niko’s enthusiasm for what Mike Driscoll brings to McCain. I also want to wish Niko well as he transitions into his exciting new role. Niko and his team have positioned our Parking business unit for continued success.”

Driscoll comes to McCain from 20 years of experience in various parking solution companies, brings a wealth of experience to the OPTIPARK Team. Specializing in comprehensive parking access and revenue control systems (PARCS) and mobility solutions for commercial and municipal agencies, his background and understanding will undoubtedly enhance the OPTIPARK customer experience.

About McCain, Inc.

McCain, Inc. creates intelligent transportation solutions and traffic control equipment to promote safer, more mobile and livable communities. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the SWARCO Group, the San Diego-based transportation technology firm provides high-quality products and services to optimize signalized intersections, improving safety and quality of life for all road users. McCain’s innovative solutions are paving the way to the future by creating the next generation of smart city solutions and helping to prepare the infrastructure for connected and autonomous vehicles.

For more information, visit www.mccain-inc.com or Twitter @mccain_inc.

About SWARCO

SWARCO is a global transportation technology leader dedicated to making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient, and environmentally sound. Headquartered in Austria, the SWARCO family celebrates its 50^th anniversary in 2019, honoring its expansive portfolio of urban and interurban traffic control, parking, public transport, and street lighting. SWARCO’s livable and smart city solutions include cooperative systems, infrastructure-to-vehicle communications, electromobility, and integrated software solutions. With solutions in 70 countries and more than 3,700 team members, SWARCO is leading the effort to shift conventional transportation management into the digital age.

For more information visit www.swarco.com or Twitter @SWARCO_AG.

SWARCO, McCain – Trendy northern California city, San Ramon, chooses OPTIPARK Parking Guidance and Wayfinding

May 07, 2020

Trendy northern California city, San Ramon, chooses OPTIPARK Parking Guidance and Wayfinding

Marking another Smart City expansion project, City Center, the new heart of downtown San Ramon that nurtures community, commerce and culture has been chosen to deploy McCaiin, Inc.’s OPTIPARK® Parking Guidance System (PGS) to improve the parking experience for the visiting public.

Trendy northern California city, San Ramon, chooses OPTIPARK Parking Guidance and Wayfinding. McCain, Inc., a leader in the supply of intelligent transportation solutions for safety and mobility and a member of the global SWARCO family has been chosen to deploy its OPTIPARK® Parking Guidance System (PGS) in the City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon, California to replace an existing nonfunctioning system. City Center is the new heart of downtown San Ramon, nurturing community, commerce and culture. The City Center Bishop Ranch parking facility, located in San Ramon, California is a four-level facility providing parking for 915 cars. Each level has two entry and two exit lanes.

OPTIPARK captures data through camera sensors, then delivers crucial parking availability and location information to drivers utilizing the existing LED signs at the City Center Bishop Ranch Garage. OPTIPARK PGS was selected for its accuracy in capturing parking space data through cameras and software and being able to disseminate that information to third parties or through third party apps and websites. With data captured revealing over 99% accuracy, OPTIPARK PGS solution maximizes both parking space utilization and visitor satisfaction.

“We are pleased to see how quickly the number of OPTIPARK Parking Guidance Systems installations are growing as word-of-mouth spreads between Cities and parking facility owners. Our customers love that OPTIPARK’s detection accuracy has a 99% guarantee. And their customers appreciate finding a parking space quickly and efficiently. It’s an easy win-win for all.” David Leingang, Regional Sales Specialist, McCain, Inc.

About OPTIPARK
McCain Inc. creates intelligent transportation solutions including OPTIPARK Parking Guidance System (PGS) and OPTIPARK Wayfinding Solutions to maximize parking facility occupancy and boost revenue by directing drivers to available parking. McCain’s OPTIPARK PGS and Wayfinding solutions are tailored to the unique needs and budgets of each facility or city and are comprised of cameras, variable message signs (VMS), city-wide wayfinding, reports, actionable insights through accurate data collection, integration and open data sharing for mobile apps.

For more information, visit https://parking.mccain-inc.com/home

About McCain Inc.
McCain Inc. creates intelligent transportation solutions and traffic control equipment to promote safer, more mobile and livable communities. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the SWARCO Group, the San Diego-based transportation technology firm provides high-quality products and services to optimize signalized intersections and parking guidance improving safety and quality of life for all road users. McCain’s innovative solutions are paving the way to the future by creating the next generation of smart city solutions and helping to prepare the infrastructure for connected and autonomous vehicles.

For more information, visit http://www.mccain-inc.com or Twitter @mccain_inc.

About SWARCO
SWARCO is a global transportation technology leader dedicated to making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient and environmentally sound. Headquartered in Austria, the SWARCO family celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, honoring its expansive portfolio of urban and interurban traffic control, parking, public transport and street lighting. SWARCO’s livable and smart city solutions include cooperative systems, infrastructure-to-vehicle communications, electromobility, and integrated software solutions. With solutions in 70 countries and more than 3,700 team members, SWARCO is leading the effort to shift conventional transportation management into the digital age.

For more information visit http://www.swarco.com or Twitter @SWARCO_AG.

Dear McCain Customers, Partners and Suppliers

March 23, 2020

Dear McCain Customers, Partners and Suppliers:

On March 19, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a “stay at home” order, with the goal of slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Other states quickly announced similar orders, including New York and Illinois. Today numerous other states and cities enacted comparable programs. We want to stay in close communication with our valued customers, partners and suppliers as this dynamic national situation evolves.

The California executive order includes some exceptions for “critical infrastructure” providers, in categories which include Transportation Systems and Information Technology. We have determined that McCain participates in at least these 2 categories and possibly others.

McCain will continue to operate and remain open at the current time. We are following all guidance from the authorities regarding safety and hygiene for both our personnel and our partners, and our people are working from home wherever possible.

The COVID-19 situation is very dynamic. McCain is carefully monitoring the situation, and we will keep you posted if our ability to produce, test, ship and support our products changes as a result. We welcome any questions or comments you might have – please send any inquiries to marketing@mccain-inc.com or call (760)734-8100.

Please stay healthy and safe in these challenging times.

Thank you,

Greg McKhann

Greg McKhann
Chief Operating Officer
McCain, Inc.