About Us

MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE TO TRAVEL®

In 1969, Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. was founded by Phillip E. Rollhaus, Jr. and his associates in Chicago, Illinois. The company grew out of the federal government’s interest in protecting motorists from hazards on the nation’s roadways.

The company first used ordinary tap water in its, then visionary, full scale highway crash cushions to shield dangerous roadway hazards - the Hi-Dro® Sandwich System. This crash cushion was a pioneer that addressed the concept of shielding roadway hazards, rather than just building safety into automobiles.

Since then, Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. has been aggressive in the research and development of more efficient energy-absorbing materials and technology. Today, the company offers a variety of crash cushions that utilize energy absorbing materials, including sand, aluminum cells, elastomeric cylinders and proprietary, highly efficient steel and foam cartridges.

Energy Today

Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. is the world’s leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of highway crash cushions and other highway products. We currently offer fourteen basic product lines, with plans for new products to be introduced to the highway industry in the next several years. Energy currently has products in use in all 50 states in the U.S. and 57 countries.

Education

Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. recognizes the importance of the correct use of all highway safety products. Understanding the capabilities of crash cushions, end treatments, portable barriers and truck / trailer mounted attenuators (TMA's) will ensure the proper use of these products. To assure your success in using our products, we offer training and educational programs.

The Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. Engineering Division can also custom design crash barriers for specific applications. Contact us for more information.

CLDP provides a complete overview of NCHRP 350 testing guidelines and discusses how to select the most effective crash cushion, end treatment, work zone products or TMA’s for a specific site. It is a powerful tool that can assist design engineers in making confident product decisions. Click on the title for more detailed information

CLIMBR provides guidance on how to select, install and maintain an attenuator system for a specified site. Click on the title for more detailed information.

Training Services

Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. conducts a large variety of classroom training programs on infrastructure safety for university students, maintenance personnel, design engineers and consultants. For additional information contact our customer service department at customerservice@energyabsorption.com.