Jamar Mission

"To be the best; to be the leader. To safely provide the greatest possible value to our customers while obtaining a fair and reasonable return for our efforts."

In an ever changing world, many things remain the same.

• Established in 1913 as the Walker Jamar Company.
• Acquired as wholly owned subsidiary of API Group, Inc. in 1985.
• 1986 acquired Arrowhead Mechanical Contracting Company.
• 1987 expanded the material distribution business with theacquisition of Asdco, Inc.
• 1988 modernized entire operation with the construction of a new65,000 sq ft office, fabrication shop and distribution center.
• 1989 established the Construction Services division focusedon the hi-reach, scaffolding and temporary heat rental business.
• 1992 entered the mechanical service business with the acquisition of Arrowhead Refrigeration.
• 1992 entered the boiler repair business with the establishment of a Cloquet, MN based division of Jamar. In 1997, this division relocated into our Duluth, MN office.
• 1995 upgraded contracting capabilities with the addition of computerized estimating, CAD drafting and specialized engineering/project management personnel.
• 1998 expanded the fabrication facility's abilities with a $500,000 investment in additional equipment and space
• Merged Pentecost Construction Company into an operating division of Jamar in 1999.
• Reorganized contracting and operations divisions of Jamar in 2001.
• 722,023 man hours safely worked in 2003.
• $58MM in revenues in 2003.
• Office locations: Duluth, MN, Marquette, MI and Green Bay, WI.
• 90% of our business is industrial – specifically pulp/paper, utility and mining.

• Safety is our top priority.
• Full service mechanical contractor that offers boilermaker, piping, sheet metal and architectural services under one hat.
• Depth and capability of our organization.
• Solid labor relations.
• Strong compliment to your team.
• Relationship and affiliation with API Group.
• Willingness to be innovative with our approach to contracting.
• Commitment to team work. We are a solid partner.
• Manpower Utilization
  • We will leverage our regional presence to provide high quality, skilled craftsmen.