Matthews International
Matthews International Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operates three business segments: Industrial Technologies, Memorialization, and SGK Brand Solutions, and has been in business for 173 years with operations in over 250 locations across six continents and approximately 11,000 employees.
Services
Matthews International Corporation operates through three main business segments: Industrial Technologies, Memorialization, and SGK Brand Solutions. The Industrial Technologies segment focuses on custom energy storage solutions, product identification, and industrial automation technologies. Memorialization provides products for cemetery and funeral home customers, including memorials, caskets, and cremation equipment. SGK Brand Solutions offers packaging solutions and brand experiences primarily for consumer goods and retail industries.
History
Matthews International has a rich history spanning 173 years. The company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has evolved over the years to include a diverse range of business segments. From humble beginnings, it has grown to operate in over 250 locations across six continents, employing approximately 11,000 people worldwide.
Industrial Technologies
The Industrial Technologies segment of Matthews International designs, manufactures, and distributes high-tech custom energy storage solutions, product identification, and industrial automation technologies. It encompasses Matthews Engineering, which specializes in equipment for lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, and Matthews Automation Solutions, which provides advanced material handling systems for high-volume manufacturing and distribution centers. The segment also offers marking and coding solutions under its Product Identification brands.
Memorialization
Matthews International's Memorialization segment provides a range of products and solutions for the memorialization market. This includes memorials, caskets, and cremation and incineration equipment. The segment is a leader in bronze and granite memorials and offers high-quality wood, metal, and cremation caskets through Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions. Additionally, it includes Matthews Cemetery Products and Matthews Environmental Solutions, making it a key player in both burial and cremation markets.
SGK Brand Solutions
SGK Brand Solutions, a segment of Matthews International, offers global packaging solutions and brand experiences tailored for the consumer goods and retail industries. This segment specializes in simplifying marketing processes to amplify brands and drive growth. It provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement.