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An Industry Leader Since 1956 Jameson began as a partnership between manufacturers’ representa tives, James C. Crates and W.G. Pearson, calling on rural electric (REA), telephone and power utility customers. In 1956 the company started an assembly operation to introduce the first fiberglass hot sticks, pruner poles and lay-up sticks used by utilities across the United States. After the passing of Mr. Pearson in 1960, Mr. Crates’ son, James M. Crates, joined the business in 1961 and the name Jameson was coined. During the 1960s the Charlotte plant manufactured silicone filled splice sleeves used in twist and solder splicing. Many of these sleeves and Peco splice closures were used by the Army C Com in Vietnam. Jameson expanded the fiberglass pole line and gained a foothold in the CATV and line clearance markets in the 1970s. In 1980 Jameson designed and introduced the first continuous fiberglass conduit rodder manufactured in the U.S. The Big Buddy® launched what has become the most complete line of rodders and fish tapes in the indus try today, The Buddy® System. Jameson began manufacturing portable fluorescent drop lights in the late 1980s. Using the new twin lamp technology, they introduced a light offering greater light output and a more durable bulb. With the addition of several patents over the last 25 years, the lighting line continues to evolve into the comprehensive array of state-of-the-art products. In the late 1990s Jameson started manufacturing what are regarded today as the finest quality electrician shears and splicer scissors available in the U.S. market. At this same time, the company initiated the design, development and manufacture of our aerial cable placement tools line. 2000 was a banner year for Jameson as it was the first full year in the new 50,000 square foot Clover, South Carolina plant and an innovative line of highly technical shelter lights was introduced to serve the U.S. military. After nearly six decades in business, Jameson remains committed to the same “Spirit of Innovation and Continuous Improvement” that launched the company.

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