TAPCO Partners with Industry Leader in Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations, Blink Charging

Need for charging stations skyrockets alongside electric vehicle purchases

DALLAS, Texas – July 19, 2021 – Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc. (TAPCO), manufacturer, distributor and service provider of traffic safety and parking control products, is proud to announce it is now a distributor of Blink Charging’s electric vehicle charging stations, including installed and portable stations.

Blink Charging offers a large variety of uniquely designed electric vehicle (EV) equipment sold globally. The company has deployed over 30,000 charging ports across 13 countries, many of which are networked EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any of Blink’s charging locations worldwide. Global EV purchases are expected to reach 10 million in 2025 from roughly two million in 2019.

“Blink Charging is an innovative company in the world of electric vehicle equipment,” said TAPCO Managing Director Eric Stangel. “We’re excited to begin working with them as a distributor partner and enter the world of electric vehicles. Blink Charging’s mission to lower greenhouse emissions through their products and service is admirable, and TAPCO is ready to join them in achieving it.”

TAPCO now sells several configurations of Blink Charging’s AC Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations, which offer multiple charging current options, a stylish appearance and the flexibility to be wall mounted, pole mounted or pedestal mounted. Blink's DC fast charging stations are available as well. Businesses can offer these charging stations to the growing population of electric vehicle owners, who can elect to pay with Google Wallet, Apple Pay, RFID and all major credit cards.

“We are excited to partner with TAPCO to bring Blink EV charging solutions to them and their customers. TAPCO has proven expertise and experience in the parking and traffic industries, which are ideally suited and have a growing need for EV charging infrastructure,” said Mike Battaglia, Senior VP of Sales and Business Development for Blink Charging. “Companies like TAPCO are leading by example in their industry by taking this important step, and we at Blink look forward to working with TAPCO for many years to enable full EV adoption.”

Blink Charging’s cable management systems are also available through TAPCO. These cable management systems keep the space around the charging station clean and safe with cords neatly contained and off the ground.  

Blink Charging’s IQ 200-M portable electric vehicle charger is offered as well, a compact option designed with roadside service providers and last-mile roadside assistance in mind. To view the full offering, visit tapconet.com/blink-charging/.

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