OUR STORY

COMMITTED TO SERVICE, VALUE AND HARD WORK

IT ALL BEGAN WITH ONE MAN

Joe Matthews, a Navy man from Grove City, PA, exceled at bringing ideas to life. Working for the W. M. Bashlin Company (now Bashlin Industries), he managed production and helped invent many products which are still used in the industry today.

The most important was the design and invention of the Shifting or Floating D-Ring Lineman's Belt. In 1946, Joe Matthews left his production job and moved his family to Fort Worth, TX to start his own business. Starting in a single car garage behind his house, Joe manufactured lineman’s belts, holsters, pole straps and accessories.

THE TRADITION CONTINUES

J.L. Matthews has grown from a small company operating out of a garage to a major leader in the Electric Utility, Tower PPE, Tree Care, and Structural Iron and Steel Industries. As the company heads into the future, the 4th generation of the Matthews family has been brought on board as a way to further connect the company to its customers and community. McKendree Bentzel Director of Sales works closely with students to ensure the company stays abreast of what’s needed to assist the current generation of apprentice in to journeyman. Harrison Matthews Head of Marketing and E-Commerce works to expand the J.L. Matthews brand through social media and events, as well as leads our ecommerce to allow for an easy buying process from anywhere in North America.

J.L.Matthews has also dedicated themselves to continually improving its customer experience through technology, training and providing above and beyond service to our customers world wide.

Everyone at J.L. Matthews is excited to carry on Joe’s values and commitment to making sure the customers always comes first.