J.H. Fletcher & Co.

James H. Fletcher began his company intent on developing technology that would greatly improve mine productivity and reduce personnel risk by using rubber-tire, non-track-mounted vehicles in underground applications. In 1938, the company showed its first products at a coal show in Cincinnati; a rubber-tire tractor and drop-bottom conveyor.

Mobile Equipment for Underground Mining:

Roof Bolters

Mobile Roof Supports

Drill Jumbos

Scaling Machines

Diesel Tractors

Horizontal Longhole Drills

Primary Activity

Component ManufacturerRubber-tire tractor, Drop-bottom conveyor, Roof Bolters, Mobile Roof Supports, Drill Jumbos, Scaling Machines, Horizontal Longhole Drills