 J-J
Hooks Precast Concrete Barriers in Place for Presidential Inauguration
MIDLAND, VA. – Smith-Midland Corporation
which rents J-J Hooks concrete barriers, provided three miles
(17,000 linear feet) of precast concrete security barriers to line
the parade route in Washington, D.C at the Inauguration for the 44th
U.S. President.
One hundred sixty (160) tractor trailer loads of barrier were delivered
from Midland, Virginia, located 50 miles outside of Washington, D.C.,
to the parade route and erected overnight to minimize disruption to traffic
and tourists. Smith-Midland had multiple crews working to install the
barriers. The barriers were picked up on Inauguration night after the
festivities ended. The contract for the concrete barriers was valued
at over $1 million.
 Smith-Midland
has been furnishing security barrier for presidential inaugurations
for more than 25 years. "It is always an honor to have our product lining
the way for our new President," says Ashley Smith, President and COO
of Smith-Midland Corporation.
The J-J Hooks barrier connection system has been crash tested to
National Cooperative Highway Research Program 350 standards. Self-aligning,
identical ended J-J Hook connectors allow for quick, easy installation
of the barrier. There is no loose hardware, permitting a single section
to be easily removed without disturbing adjacent sections and eliminating
the possibility of lost, stolen or damaged parts. This is important
for easy emergency access and protection against tampering and vandalism.
J-J Hooks can be used as a temporary or permanent barrier system. For more
information, visit www.JJHooks.com.
Smith-Midland Corporation is a publicly traded company (OTC BB:
SMID, SMIWC; Boston Stock Exchange: SMM, SMM/W). Smith-Midland
develops, manufactures and sells a broad array of precast concrete
products for use primarily in the construction, transportation
and utilities industries. Smith-Midland has two manufacturing facilities
located in Midland, Virginia and Reidsville, North Carolina. Easi-Set
Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation,
licenses the production of Smith-Midland developed products around
the world. For more information please call (540) 439-3266 or visit www.CSS-Rental.com.
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