Founded in 2004 by chemical engineer Ed Roscioli, West Virginia-based CBS Equipment designs, builds and repairs mining equipment, with a particular focus on underground mine safety. The family-owned company invented and holds the patent for the LifeShelter inflatable refuge shelter, with more than 1,600 licensed shelters operating worldwide, and also develops custom equipment through its engineering and consulting work. CBS describes its approach as equipment engineered and built by miners for miners, backed by more than 30 years of mining-industry experience.
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MSHA Approval #07-LPA130002
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CSE CorporationFounded in 1969 servicing and repairing mining safety equipment, CSE Corporation now designs and manufactures industrial safety equipment for hazardous environments at its U.S. facility in Export, Pennsylvania. The company helped pioneer carriable self-contained self-rescuers and is known for emergency breathing systems and gas detection equipment used in mining, tunneling, rescue, and industrial work. CSE also provides product training and in-house certified repair services, keeping its equipment supported long after it leaves the factory.333131EXPORT, PA
Rohmac, IncFounded in 1993 by two coal miners, Rohmac, Inc. is a West Virginia manufacturer shaped by firsthand underground mining experience. The company is known for designing practical equipment that addresses difficult mine-site problems, especially where confined spaces or demanding conditions make conventional machinery unsuitable. Rohmac serves mining customers with purpose-built machines and repair support.OAKLAND, MD
J.H. Fletcher & CoRooted in Huntington since 1937, J.H. Fletcher & Co. has built its identity around solving difficult underground mining problems through custom engineering and manufacturing. Its work now extends beyond mining through a division created in 2016, while the company continues to design equipment for mine operators and support it throughout its working life.HUNTINGTON, WV
GMS Mine Repair & MaintenanceFounded in 1980 and headquartered in Oakland, Maryland, GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance is a mining and tunneling contractor that delivers underground and surface mine development, engineering support, and custom-fabricated mining equipment across North America. Its engineer-led crews work from 16 regional offices in the U.S. and Canada, combining field execution with in-house fabrication for site-specific needs. GMS also emphasizes formal safety training through its American Mining Academy and a safety culture built into daily operations.OAKLAND, MD