Somerset, PA (September 18, 2000). J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a division of Somerset Welding and Steel, Inc., and a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, today announced the promotion Mark R. McClintock to Regional Account Manager/Dump Trailer Sales. The opening of a new manufacturing facility this fall presents a real opportunity for growth in trailer sales for the company. Mark will be an important part in contributing to this growth by developing and implementing sales and marketing programs targeted to this customer base.

As Regional Account Manager, Mark McClintock will be responsible for dump trailer sales in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. Mark also has over 20 years industry experience, and most recently, was an inside sales representative at J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers. He will service current customers and develop new business in these three states.

Somerset Welding and Steel, Inc., a subsidiary of Riggs Industries was founded in 1958. The company specializes in building aluminum and steel dump bodies for light, medium, and heavy-duty chassis used in construction and other applications. They also build aluminum and heavy-duty steel trailers for rock hauling and demolition and excavation work. In addition, they manufacture walking floor refuse trailers, tippers, and push outs for the waste industry. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is an ISO 9001 certified company, serving clients worldwide.