“The Cubs are using four beam gates and because the gates don’t need any electrical power or hydraulics to operate, it becomes a simple task for them to move a gate to any location with ease.”— Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO

CHICAGO, IL, US, July 18, 2023 — Meridian Rapid Defense Group’s unique Archer Beam Gates are contributing to ensure a safer environment for Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field.

With the baseball stadium situated in a high traffic density urban location, the beam gates provide the perfect solution for quickly closing off the streets around Wrigley Field. While the crash tested beam gates provide a tight security zone for pedestrians, their ease of use still allows for authorized vehicles such as team buses and delivery vehicles to pass into restricted zones.

“A primary attraction for any organization using the Archer Beam Gates is how quickly and easily they can be placed,” said Peter Whitford, CEO of Meridian Rapid Defense Group. “For this particular location the Cubs are using four beam gates and because the gates don’t need any electrical power or hydraulics to operate, it becomes a simple task for them to move a gate to any location with ease and most importantly to break it down and take it away at the end of the day.”

Archer Beam Gates are used around the country and often in conjunction with Meridian’s top selling product; the Archer 1200 Barrier. The Archer Barriers are a common sight around Chicago with Chicago P.D. deploying them for the many different events throughout the city. The beam gate and barriers have also been in use at Navy Pier for specific events recently.

Mr. Whitford said, “As part of the Meridian standard with any sale or rental of our product we always include thorough training sessions for all those working with our beam gates and barriers. The recent ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) certified crash test of the beam gate showed once again it has impressive stopping power. Those certified test results showed that it would stop a heavy vehicle, in that case a speeding truck, from smashing through into a pedestrian area.”

Because of recent tragic situations involving cars being driven into crowds either by accident or intentionally, stadium security staff and event planners need solutions that are purpose-built and tested to address the possibility of that type of incursion.

“Communities cannot continue to rely on equipment that wasn’t designed for or intended to mitigate vehicle rammings,” said Mr. Whitford. “We develop all our products to provide reliable effectiveness and for easy deployment.”

The Archer 1200 Barriers and Beam Gates are regularly used for large-scale SEAR (Special Events Assessment Rating) Level 1 events like the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, the Presidential Inauguration and the Super Bowl.

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

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ERIC ALMS TAKES ON NEW ROLE AS MERIDIAN RENTALS CEO

“We’ve had explosive growth with so many clients needing to rent, we found it necessary to dedicate a full-time effort and a full-time staff to the rental side of our business.”— Eric Alms, Meridian Rental CEO

PASADENA, CA, USA, May 16, 2023 —- MERIDIAN Rapid Defense Group, a leader in the mobile security barrier business, continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the announcement of new hubs to service an upsurge in rental activity.

Now with rental hubs in Jacksonville, FL and Ventura, CA, Meridian’s teams of specialists can work quickly to create a rental package no matter what the size of an event. Included in all rental packages are a fully certified VSMP (Vehicle Safety Mitigation Plan) and an After-Action Report.

Both sales and rentals of barriers and beam gates grew rapidly to a point where it became inevitable that a separate company structure, dividing sales from rentals, was needed. Demand for Meridian’s products has resulted in more than 1.2 million Archer 1200 Barriers being out on U.S. streets during the last four years.

The restructuring means Eric Alms will head up Meridian Rentals as CEO while continuing his existing role as President of Meridian Rapid Defense Group.

“We’ve had explosive growth with so many clients needing to rent, we found it necessary to dedicate a full-time effort and a full-time staff to the rental side of our business,” said Mr. Alms.

“It’s interesting that many of those renting, such as law enforcement, festivals, and events, have previously purchased Meridian Archer barriers and beam gates but needed even more for one-off large events. Renting, in those circumstances, made good financial sense for the event organizers,” said Mr. Alms.

Mr. Alms pointed out that no matter the size of the event, whether it is the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, where Meridian teams set out more than 600 barriers, or the local farmers’ market with ten barriers, there’s a Meridian rental plan to fit.

As the nation’s leading perimeter safety and security mobile barrier company, Meridian Rapid Defense Group is committed to providing the same high level of service to renters as it has to its ever-growing traditional purchase customer base.

There’s been an extraordinary increase in rentals by many of our current customers. Interestingly, the option to rent, along with all the added services Meridian provides, has doubled our existing customer base. Having a dedicated focus on rental allows us to concentrate more on each client’s unique needs,” said Mr. Alms.

Be assured as Meridian continues to grow, creating zones that make people, communities, and places safer remains the company’s long standing commitment.

“We designed the Meridian Archer-Guard to bring a vehicle to a slow controlled stop if it passes into a restricted area, particularly work zones on freeways and roads.”— Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO

PASADENA, CA, USA, April 19, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The latest product from Meridian Rapid Defense Group is drawing praise for its ease of use and increased ability to ensure the safety of road workers around the nation. The Archer-Guard is a safety barrier system which, because of its mobility, is ideal for creating safer work zones quickly and securely.

Meridian, with its MASH (The Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) tested products, has a history of protecting people, communities, and places at crowded events using its patented safety barrier technology. Now with the Archer-Guard that same quality protection is available in the world of transport and traffic management. 

Meridian CEO Peter Whitford said, “We designed the Meridian Archer-Guard to bring a vehicle to a slow controlled stop if it passes into a restricted area, particularly work zones on freeways and roads. If this happens each of the three connected barriers will surround the vehicle upon impact and drag the vehicle to a stop.”

“As we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week, we are pleased to know that this new technology will help ensure greater safety for those who are out in work zones on the highways and roads across the nation on a daily basis.”

This recognition of work zone awareness takes place annually across the United States, with partnerships between state departments of transportation (DOT), national road safety organizations, government agencies, private companies, and individuals.

Unfortunately, deaths in work zones of pedestrians, including many road workers, are still on the rise. In 2020, 857 people were killed in 774 fatal work zone crashes, according to the most recent data available from workzonesafety.org.

One of the major causes of accidents is cell phone use while driving. But other common distractions include people changing settings in the vehicle, talking with others in the car, grooming, texting and eating. 

The advantage of the Archer-Guard system is its mobility. Each Archer-Guard has wheels and can be quickly moved from location to location. For instance, in a situation where a road crew is filling potholes, the Archer-Guard can quickly move along with them. The barriers can be moved by one person, doing away with the need to bring in heavy equipment which other systems use.

“Although it is a relatively new product,” said Mr. Whitford “we’re already getting very positive feedback from organizations using the Archer-Guard system. With the option of either buying or renting, organizations using our Archer 1200 Barriers to protect crowded events for years are now also seeing how they can ensure greater safety for their road repair crews.”

“Mainly they tell us about the huge advantage of having something that ensures even greater safety for their workers and at the same time being so mobile. They can get much more work done in a day because of the way the Archer-Guard can be set up and then quickly moved on to the next location.”

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities, and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

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Audi Field is delighted to have Meridian’s barriers deployed at our venue. These resources contribute significantly to Audi Field’s safety and security plans.”— Kevin Clark, Audi Field’s Director of Security

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 10, 2023 — Audi Field has chosen Meridian Rapid Defense Group as its partner to ensure even greater safety for fans and ground employees for the entire football season.

Using both Archer 1200 Barriers and an Archer Beam Gate, Meridian crews at each event will create a safe pedestrian zone for football fans on the roads outside the stadium. For each game the barriers are placed to protect the large crowds moving from the railway station across to Audi Field.

Kevin Clark, Audi Field’s Director of Security said, “Audi Field is delighted to have Meridian’s barriers deployed at our venue. These resources contribute significantly to Audi Field’s safety and security plans and we’re looking forward to working with Meridian during the 2023 season to further protect our fans and staff.”

The fact that the highly mobile Archer barriers are crash tested and certified by the Department of Homeland Security has always been a major decider when it comes to choosing the best solution to protect pedestrians from out-of-control vehicles. The SAFETY Act certification of Meridian’s Archer 1200 Barrier ensures government guaranteed protection in the case of an act of terrorism.

“To improve fan safety at Audi Field our Meridian crews will be there all season, not only for D.C. United’s games but also for the Washington Spirit women’s soccer matches and, this year, the D.C. Defenders XFL clashes,” said Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO. “Audi is one of many stadiums, nationwide, which have now chosen to be protected by Meridian.”

Meridian has also been busy throughout Washington, D.C. with other rental projects, recently providing barriers to secure selected zones and create road closures at the 2022 United States-African Leaders Summit.

Mr. Whitford said, “On day one at Audi Field we were very proud to have received high praise from the D.C. Fire and Emergency Services for the new safety plan we created. After so many tragic situations where cars and trucks, sometimes on purpose, were driven into crowds it’s crucially important that event organizers keep pedestrian safety in mind and take the proper precautions.”

In this case Audi Field executives chose a long-term rental agreement to meet their needs. That plan will involve Meridian crews setting the barriers and then moving them off at each event. Because of the mobility of the barriers there is no need for heavy equipment, as they have had to in the past to move water barriers. The unique design of the mobile Archer 1200 Barrier allows for them to be wheeled into place and removed in a matter of minutes.

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

PASADENA, CA, US, January 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Meridian Rapid Defense Group had its Archer Barriers and Beam Gates spread far and wide across the U.S. for the start of 2023.

America’s favorite New Year’s event, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA saw Meridian’s specialists secure the entire five and a half miles of the parade route.

In Florida, the Archer 1200Barriers created a security cordon for the inauguration of Governor Ron DeSantis, while at the NASCAR Safety Summit in North Carolina the Archer Beam Gate and its ease of use was a big talking point for the attendees.

“We’re certainly off to a busy start for the year,” said Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO. “More than ever these days event organizers know they must create a safe zone for their crowded spaces. Parades, in particular, can be high risk events and that is why so many cities and companies are coming to us now seeking a solution.”

For the inauguration ceremony, Meridian’s Archer 1200 Barriers replaced buses, patrol cars and even garbage trucks used in the past to close off the area. Feedback on the barriers was highly positive because of the ease of movement and effectiveness of replacing those previously unsightly vehicle blockades.

Mr. Whitford explained how many of the attendees at the NASCAR Summit were surprised at how easily and quickly the Archer Beam Gate was erected. “The fact that it needs no plug in power and can be put together and operational within 15 minutes was a real talking point,” he said.

At the Rose Bowl game, attended by more than 80,000 fans, four of Meridian’s Archer Beam Gates were used to control the high level of vehicle traffic entering the pedestrian areas while the Archer barriers were again in place across the entire footprint of the event.

The barriers, made of 700 lbs. of U.S. made steel are highly mobile which really mattered when within minutes of the last float passing in the Rose Parade the streets of Pasadena needed to be reopened quickly. Within an hour the city was again open for business as usual.

This was just the start of a big year for Meridian. The Archer Barriers, with their Homeland Security rating, are now a common sight at sporting events across the U.S. Many NFL, MLB and MLS stadiums are protected by Meridian along with local events such as farmers’ markets and fairs.

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

“Our priority continues to be the safety of our participants, our volunteers, our guests and our staff and everyone in producing these events.”— Tournament of Roses CEO, David Eads

PASADENA, CA, US, December 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — America’s favorite parade, the Rose Parade through the streets of Pasadena, will have a powerful guardian this year. On every cross street of the five-and-a-half-mile route, Meridian Rapid Defense Group’s unique Archer 1200 Barriers will be standing guard.

The protection of people in crowded spaces has become the highest priority for event organizers. Recent tragedies where out of control vehicles were driven into crowds highlight the need for increased security at such events.

“Along the parade route we will have nearly 600 of our barriers,” said Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO. “With a top security rating from the Department of Homeland Security, the barriers sit quite discreetly at all the intersections, compared to the old days when the more primitive concrete and orange water barriers were used for the same purpose.”

The mobility of the Archer 1200 Barrier (it can be wheeled into place by one person) saves the parade organizers time and money to secure the parade route. At the same time the barriers, with the highest pass in crash testing, create a near impenetrable line of defense in case a rogue vehicle tries to break through into a crowded space.

On the night before the parade, Meridian’s team members will roll in the barriers and in a period of barely a few hours, will create a tight ring of security around the entire parade route. When the crowds arrive, they can do so knowing they are safe behind this tested security cordon.

Highlighting the need for a safe and enjoyable day for the large crowds, Pasadena Interim Police Chief Jason Clawson said the parade route will feature heavy security. “Safety for everyone on the day is paramount,” he said.

The Archer barriers are now a common sight at sporting events across the U.S. Many NFL and MLS stadiums have chosen to be protected by Meridian along with NASCAR tracks and parade organizers.

As Tournament of Roses CEO David Eads explained, “Our priority continues to be the safety of our participants, our volunteers, our guests and our staff and everyone in producing these events.” Meridian Rapid Defense Group is proud to be part of that plan.

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP BARRIERS AND BEAM GATES A COMMON SIGHT ACROSS THE U.S.

“We are extremely proud that so many cities and individual police and emergency departments have chosen Meridian to be a major part of their holiday safety campaign”— Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO

SEATTLE, WA, USA, December 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — As always at this time of year the parades and Christmas tree lightings draw large crowds, and again Meridian Rapid Defense Group is there with its mobile Archer 1200 Barriers and Archer Beam Gates to keep them safe.

The Seattle Times reported that the barriers in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle were set up along Fifth and Fourth Avenue to protect crowds at the annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration. Read the article here.

For cities all over the U.S. the Archer mobile barrier has become the “go to” solution for the protection of people from rogue vehicles. Recent tragedies where cars were driven into crowds (either intentionally or by accident) have made cities particularly mindful of how to organize an event and keep people safe at the same time.

Seattle Police purchased the barriers and trailers from Meridian with the direct intention of keeping people, communities, and places safer and they are used on a regular basis for large crowd events throughout the city. The barriers can be quickly moved into place by one person and take the place of the large unsightly concrete and water barriers.

“Over at the Seahawk’s Lumen Field, our barriers have been there as a permanent part of their security plan for the last few years,” Meridian CEO, Peter Whitford told the Seattle Times. “Whether it’s the Pride Parade in Seattle or a purely local event such as a small parade or community gathering the Seattle police have the Archer Barriers ready to roll out.”

Mr. Whitford told the Times: “Meridian has sold barriers and beam gates in cities across the US, and to clients in Canada, Australia and elsewhere. San Luis Obispo in California owns 56 units in every color of the rainbow, to blend in with farmers markets, parades, and political rallies. Meridian originally supplied barriers to hot zones such as the U.S. base at Kandahar, Afghanistan.”

The catalyst for civilian uses was the 2016 attack in Nice, France where on Bastille Day, an extremist drove a truck into groups of revelers, killing 86 people and injuring hundreds more. Mr. Whitford said, “People realized it’s very easy for someone to do enormous harm by getting in a vehicle and plowing that into an unprotected crowd of people.”

Over the next month Meridian Rapid Defense Group will have barriers and beam gates guarding dozens of holiday events throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia.

“We are extremely proud,” said Mr. Whitford, “that so many cities and individual police and emergency departments have chosen Meridian to be a major part of their holiday safety campaign. And because the barriers have the full approval of the Department of Homeland Security that gives them even greater confidence they are in good hands.”

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, were dressed in new holiday style Friday, as Seattle police deployed orange barriers that can block rogue vehicles.

They protected crowds at the annual tree-lighting celebration Friday afternoon at Westlake Park. Seven units were arrayed next to Fifth Avenue, and another row faced Fourth Avenue. Police vehicles barricaded the Pine Street road lanes.

These or similar devices have been used at other events including Mariners baseball games and Seahawks football games, according to Sgt. John O’Neil, a police spokesperson.

The 700-pound steel devices are sold by Meridian Rapid Defense Group, based in Pasadena, California, a label on the barriers says. The angular shape, resting on a flat base with teeth, is designed to lift and bounce vehicles without wounding the driver.

Seattle has paid Meridian $270,576, according to an online city list of contracts. A City Council record this March shows a federal Homeland Security grant of $300,000 for barriers to defend so-called “soft targets.” They’re to be shared with Everett, Bellevue and Tacoma police departments.

Seattle police purchased 24 barriers, trailers to haul them, and the ability to borrow extra barriers for large events, Meridian CEO Peter Whitford said Friday. They’ve been used for Pride and Torchlight parades, he said. The Seahawks also own a set, he said.

More people in the Puget Sound area are likely to see them as they return to public gatherings after pandemic restrictions.

Meridian has sold units in all 50 states, and to clients in Canada, Australia and elsewhere, Whitford said. The small city of San Luis Obispo, California, owns 56 units in every color of the rainbow, to blend in with farmers markets, parades and political rallies.

The company says it originally supplied barriers to hot zones such as the U.S. base at Kandahar, Afghanistan.

The catalyst for civilian uses was the 2016 attack in Nice, France, said Whitford. On Bastille Day, an extremist drove a truck into groups of revelers, killing 86 people and injuring hundreds.

“People realized it’s very, very easy for someone to do enormous harm by renting a vehicle and plowing that into an unprotected crowd of people,” Whitford said.ADVERTISINGSkip Ad

Closer to home, a driver in New York City killed eight and injured 11 people, including overseas tourists, in a crowded bicycle lane in 2017. That same year, an Ohio man killed one person and injured others by driving into a crowd of counterprotesters, near a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Then in 2018, a young man associated with the misogynistic “incel” movement killed 10 people and hurt 16 others when he drove a white rental van into sidewalks in Toronto. Just a year ago, a man killed six people while driving an SUV into a Christmas parade crowd in Wisconsin.

Seattle has witnessed some dangers when vehicles mix with people on foot.

This spring at Pike Place Market, a driver struck two people during a chaotic road-rage incident, that revived calls to ban general traffic there.

A Shuttle Express van hit four pedestrians at the corner of Fifth and Pine when the driver suffered what police called a medical emergency in 2017.

Mark Ostrow, a safe-streets activist from the Queen Anne neighborhood, said people on these corners at Westlake deserve permanent vertical barriers, known as bollards. They are commonplace in Europe and South America, outside U.S. government buildings, and even Seattle Center, which maintains movable posts that allow delivery and maintenance trucks inside.

“I like the idea of being able to close streets for community events and celebrations,” Ostrow said. “It would be wonderful if we had a more permanent infrastructure that doesn’t look like the aftermath of a terrorist event.”

As the crowds have grown larger at football games, we want to ensure the safety of all attendees. The well-being of those in attendance is our paramount concern.”— Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, Eliot Isaac

PASADENA, CA, US, September 19, 2022

“READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!” and now more than ever crowd safety is at the forefront of planning for both NFL and college game days. For this years opening weekend, Meridian’s Archer Mobile Barriers and Archer Beam Gates provided protection for the huge crowds arriving and leaving the first games of the season.

NFL teams including the Titans, Seahawks, Buccaneers, 49ers and Packers will all be using Archer 1200 barriers as part of this season’s crowd security plan. The barriers are purpose-built and tested to address vehicle intrusions into pedestrian-only zones whether intentionally or by accident.

Once again, Meridian barriers and beam gates will be in action at many Saturday college games. The University of Cincinnati, in particular, has expanded the security perimeter around Nippert Stadium, including the addition of metal detectors along with the Archer barriers.

“As the crowds have grown larger at football games, we want to ensure the safety of all attendees. The well-being of those in attendance is our paramount concern,” Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Eliot Isaac told UC News.

He added, “We look forward to a successful and enjoyable season supporting our team.”

Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO explained, “Our highly mobile Archer barriers provide easy access to the stadiums, and they are often now replacing the long concrete barriers which tend to impede the free flow of fans into the stadiums. Our beam gates which can be moved into position in less than twenty minutes are also a popular choice at these locations.”

Colleges now using the barriers and beam gates include the University of Florida, Vanderbilt, the University of Minnesota, USC, UCLA, the University of Utah, the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Massive crowds are expected all season for both NFL and college games, as demonstrated by the sell out crowds at every game over opening weekend. Notably, the Monday Night Football game in Seattle with the Seahawks beating the Broncos by the thinnest of margins, 17-16, had a sold out stadium and a TV audience of nearly 20 million viewers — an all-time record for ESPN.

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com

LONG POND, PA, USA, August 23, 2022

One of the largest crowds ever for the NASCAR race at Pennsylvania’s Pocono Raceway meant an even closer look by event organizers at fan safety.

This year for the first time Meridian Rapid Defense Group rolled out its highly efficient Archer 1200 mobile barriers at the raceway. The barriers were deployed at all main gate entrances to the grandstands. Additional barriers were used to safeguard people on foot in the infield.

The barriers take the place of the usual large and difficult to move concrete or water barriers. In contrast, Meridian’s Archer Barriers were moved in by one person and set up to create a safe zone for the fans. This allowed them to walk around without the threat of being hit by vehicles trying to share the same space.

Track president Ben May said the entire event was a huge success. “Our 76,000-seat venue was close to a total sellout, and we had around 100,000 people on site over the course of the weekend.”

Peter Whitford, Meridian CEO said, “We’re proud that NASCAR event organizers have decided to go with Meridian to protect those huge crowds they attract to their race weekends. They find that by setting up a rental plan with us, it allows their security teams to focus attention on other areas around the track while we create that very necessary safe pedestrian environment.”

“We’ve gotten great feedback from all our NASCAR clients. NASCAR tracks including Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware and Portland International Raceway in Oregon have all gone with the rental plan and from a budget perspective it worked out well for them,” said Mr. Whitford

This time at Pocono, 47 Archer 1200 Barriers, as well as an Archer Beam Gate, were used. In the lead up to race day, Meridian’s team of specialists worked with raceway security to prepare a fully certified vehicle safety mitigation plan (VSMP).

NBA, NFL, MLS, and police departments across the U.S. are also regular users of the Archer 1200 Barriers which are crash tested and SAFETY Act certified. The act provides Federal Government full liability protection for all users in the case of an act of terrorism, domestic or foreign.

Ben May speaking on behalf of his team at Pocono Raceway said, “We are humbled and grateful by the response we received from our loyal customers and partners.”

Meridian Archer 1200 Barriers are “SAFETY Act Certified” by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) providing the ultimate standard in keeping people, communities and places safer. For more information about Meridian Rapid Defense Group and the Archer 1200 vehicle barrier visit www.meridian-barrier.com