MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has

<p><strong id="dateline">MIDLAND, VA / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / July 30, 2026 / </strong>Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMID">SMID</a>), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $1.7 million contract to manufacture and deliver multiple sizes of precast concrete utility vaults for a data center project in northern Louisiana.</p><p>Smith-Midland is currently producing precast utility vaults at its manufacturing facility in Midland, with deliveries to Louisiana occurring through the end of 2026. The award demonstrates Smith-Midland's growing ability to compete for projects beyond its traditional service region. Although the project is located more than 1,000 miles from the company's Virginia manufacturing facility, the customer selected Smith-Midland based on its reputation for quality, reliability, and proven manufacturing expertise.</p><p>"This award is a strong reflection of the confidence customers place in the quality of our products and the value we deliver," said Ashley Smith, President and CEO of Smith-Midland. "When a customer chooses to source precast concrete products from Virginia for a project in Louisiana, it reinforces that quality, consistency, and dependable performance are more important than proximity. We are proud to support this repeat customer with products built to perform for decades while demonstrating that Smith-Midland can successfully serve infrastructure projects well beyond our core markets."</p><p>Smith-Midland's precast utility structures are engineered to provide durable, long-lasting solutions for underground electrical and telecommunications functions. Manufactured under strict quality control standards, the products help reduce installation time, improve jobsite efficiency, and deliver the long-term performance essential for today's critical infrastructure.</p><p>"As data center investment continues across the country, we remain focused on delivering innovative precast solutions that help customers build stronger, more resilient utility systems," Smith added. "Projects like this reinforce our strategic growth initiatives and showcase the capabilities of our Virginia manufacturing operations."</p><p>The Louisiana project further expands Smith-Midland's geographic reach while highlighting the company's ability to serve customers with high-quality precast concrete products.</p><p><strong>About Smith-Midland Corporation</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/odso">Smith-Midland</a> develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation, and utility industries.</p><p>Smith-Midland Corporation has three manufacturing facilities in: Midland, VA, Reidsville, NC, and Columbia, SC, and a J-J Hooks<sup>&#174;</sup> Safety Barrier rental firm, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/odsp">Concrete Safety Systems</a>. Easi-Set Worldwide, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation, licenses the production and sale of Easi-Set products, including J-J Hooks and SlenderWall<sup>&#174;</sup>, and provides diversification opportunities to the precast industry worldwide. For more information, please call (540) 439-3266 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/odsq">www.smithmidland.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p><p>This announcement contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, the uncertainties arising from the policies of the government, the risk of less government spending on infrastructure than anticipated, inflationary factors including potential recession, our material weaknesses in internal controls, cyber security risks, general business and economic conditions, our high level of accounts receivables, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</p><p><strong>Media Inquiries:</strong><br/>Sarah Crandall<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:scrandall@midlandadvertising.com">scrandall@midlandadvertising.com</a> <br/>(540) 439-8056</p><p><strong>Sales Inquiries:</strong><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:info@smithmidland.com">info@smithmidland.com</a><br/>(540) 439-3266</p><p><strong>Investor Relations:</strong><br/>Steven Hooser or John Beisler<br/>Three Part Advisors, LLC<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:shooser@threepa.com">shooser@threepa.com</a><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:jbeisler@threepa.com">jbeisler@threepa.com</a><br/>(214) 872-2710</p><p><strong>SOURCE: </strong>Smith-Midland</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/industrial-and-manufacturing/smith-midland-awarded-1.7-million-contract-for-louisiana-data-center-p-1198820'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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Smith-Midland Awarded $1.7 Million Contract for Louisiana Data Center Project

Smith-Midland Secures $1.7M Louisiana Project Expanding Reach

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading m...

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    <p>MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 30, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has</p>
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    <p>Smith-Midland secured a $1.7 million contract to produce precast utility vaults for a northern Louisiana data center, with deliveries through 2026. The win expands SMID’s geographic reach beyond Virginia, underscoring ongoing demand for data-center infrastructure. While the deal is small relative to SMID’s size, it improves near-term revenue visibility and client diversification.</p>
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    <ul><li>Smith-Midland wins $1.7M Louisiana data center contract. Deliveries through end-2026.</li><li>Geographic expansion beyond Virginia. Customer cites quality and reliability.</li><li>Near-term revenue visibility improves from repeat customer.</li><li>Valuation impact appears modest; diversification supports longer-term growth.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID)</strong>: Awarded $1.7M data center vault contract; expands geographic reach; deliveries through 2026.</li><li><strong>Louisiana Data Center Project (N/A)</strong>: Private client; contract-driven revenue through 2026.</li><li><strong>Three Part Advisors, LLC (N/A)</strong>: IR firm; not expected to materially impact SMID stock.</li><li><strong>Access Newswire (N/A)</strong>: Distributor of press release; no direct market impact.</li></ul>
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    <p>Industry News; reflects infrastructure spending tailwinds and a small-cap supplier benefitting from data-center buildouts and regional diversification.</p>
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    <ul><li>New $1.7 million contract boosts near-term revenue visibility.</li><li>Geographic diversification may unlock further bids beyond VA.</li><li>Rising data-center capex trend supports precast demand.</li><li>Execution risk includes delays or budget shifts.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Contract value: $1.7 million.</li><li>Deliveries through end-2026.</li><li>Project location: northern Louisiana.</li><li>Smith-Midland facilities: Midland, VA; Reidsville, NC; Columbia, SC.</li><li>Forward-looking statements flag risks including demand, pricing, capacity, and receivables.</li></ul>
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    <p>Bullish over 6–12 months as data-center demand and cross-region diversification enhance revenue visibility.</p>
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<p><strong id="dateline">MIDLAND, VA / <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire</a> / July 30, 2026 / </strong>Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMID">SMID</a>), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $1.7 million contract to manufacture and deliver multiple sizes of precast concrete utility vaults for a data center project in northern Louisiana.</p><p>Smith-Midland is currently producing precast utility vaults at its manufacturing facility in Midland, with deliveries to Louisiana occurring through the end of 2026. The award demonstrates Smith-Midland's growing ability to compete for projects beyond its traditional service region. Although the project is located more than 1,000 miles from the company's Virginia manufacturing facility, the customer selected Smith-Midland based on its reputation for quality, reliability, and proven manufacturing expertise.</p><p>"This award is a strong reflection of the confidence customers place in the quality of our products and the value we deliver," said Ashley Smith, President and CEO of Smith-Midland. "When a customer chooses to source precast concrete products from Virginia for a project in Louisiana, it reinforces that quality, consistency, and dependable performance are more important than proximity. We are proud to support this repeat customer with products built to perform for decades while demonstrating that Smith-Midland can successfully serve infrastructure projects well beyond our core markets."</p><p>Smith-Midland's precast utility structures are engineered to provide durable, long-lasting solutions for underground electrical and telecommunications functions. Manufactured under strict quality control standards, the products help reduce installation time, improve jobsite efficiency, and deliver the long-term performance essential for today's critical infrastructure.</p><p>"As data center investment continues across the country, we remain focused on delivering innovative precast solutions that help customers build stronger, more resilient utility systems," Smith added. "Projects like this reinforce our strategic growth initiatives and showcase the capabilities of our Virginia manufacturing operations."</p><p>The Louisiana project further expands Smith-Midland's geographic reach while highlighting the company's ability to serve customers with high-quality precast concrete products.</p><p><strong>About Smith-Midland Corporation</strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/odso">Smith-Midland</a> develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation, and utility industries.</p><p>Smith-Midland Corporation has three manufacturing facilities in: Midland, VA, Reidsville, NC, and Columbia, SC, and a J-J Hooks<sup>&#174;</sup> Safety Barrier rental firm, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/odsp">Concrete Safety Systems</a>. Easi-Set Worldwide, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation, licenses the production and sale of Easi-Set products, including J-J Hooks and SlenderWall<sup>&#174;</sup>, and provides diversification opportunities to the precast industry worldwide. For more information, please call (540) 439-3266 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://pr.report/odsq">www.smithmidland.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p><p>This announcement contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, the uncertainties arising from the policies of the government, the risk of less government spending on infrastructure than anticipated, inflationary factors including potential recession, our material weaknesses in internal controls, cyber security risks, general business and economic conditions, our high level of accounts receivables, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</p><p><strong>Media Inquiries:</strong><br/>Sarah Crandall<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:scrandall@midlandadvertising.com">scrandall@midlandadvertising.com</a> <br/>(540) 439-8056</p><p><strong>Sales Inquiries:</strong><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:info@smithmidland.com">info@smithmidland.com</a><br/>(540) 439-3266</p><p><strong>Investor Relations:</strong><br/>Steven Hooser or John Beisler<br/>Three Part Advisors, LLC<br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:shooser@threepa.com">shooser@threepa.com</a><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:jbeisler@threepa.com">jbeisler@threepa.com</a><br/>(214) 872-2710</p><p><strong>SOURCE: </strong>Smith-Midland</p><br/><br/>View the original <a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/industrial-and-manufacturing/smith-midland-awarded-1.7-million-contract-for-louisiana-data-center-p-1198820'>press release</a> on ACCESS Newswire<br/><br/>
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Smith-Midland secured a $1.7 million contract to produce precast utility vaults for a northern Louisiana data center, with deliveries through 2026. The win expands SMID’s geographic reach beyond Virginia, underscoring ongoing demand for data-center infrastructure. While the deal is small relative to SMID’s size, it improves near-term revenue visibility and client diversification.

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