Company Background & Profile
Damascus Corporation, formerly known as the Damascus Pneumatics Corporation, was founded in Damascus, Virginia in 1980. At that time, the company produced pneumatically operated rock dusting equipment and hydraulic drills for the underground coal mining industry. The business enjoyed a steady growth and became known for its quality products in the region comprising Southwest Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
A response to other needs of the industry resulted in the creation of small, battery-operated personnel carriers in 1984. These 3-wheel, 2-man vehicles, designed to utilize golf cart components in their assembly, were found to be economical, durable and extremely functional by mine operators. They became very popular as runabouts, moving personnel, tools and parts underground in coal seams as low as 29 inches.
T he success of this versatile little vehicle brought an awareness of the need for a slightly larger, mid-sized carrier. As a result, the MAC-8 transporter was designed and introduced in 1987 as an eight-to-ten-man personnel carrier. These battery-powered vehicles quickly earned a reputation for rugged dependability, and custom designs offered higher carrying capacities of people and materials, overhead protection, configurations for various coal seam heights and other specialized options.
By 1989, the company was advancing quickly, and completely redesigning the smaller vehicles, building them from new componentry with greater capabilities, more efficiency and increased durability. The battery-powered Lil'MAC was introduced in 3- or 4- wheel versions.
 In 1992, Damascus Corporation moved to a larger building in Washington County near Abingdon, Virginia. Demands of the industry again sparked the birth of a new product, the diesel-powered MAC-8D. This transporter provides longer continuous travel distances by eliminating the need to periodically charge the batteries. Fully approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), it is a proven workhorse in underground coal mines.
The MAC-XP permissible transporter introduced in 2002 is for use where its explosion-proof qualities are required. With its state of the art regenerative controller, 72volt industrial batteries, soft ride suspension and quality construction, it is being well received by the industry. The MAC-XP can be built to carry from two to seven people.
Expanding and improving the line of diesel transporters has been important to the growth of Damascus Corporation. In 2005 we introduced two new diesel vehicles. The MAC-10D will transport up to thirteen people in seams as low as 38” and is available with a variety of seating options and either a Deutz or Isuzu engine. For use along belt lines and other narrow places we introduced the four-foot wide MAC-2D two person Transporter.
In March of 2006 we delivered our first West Virginia approved diesel man-trip to United Coal’s Pocahontas Josephine #3 mine. West Virginia should prove to be a new frontier for diesel equipment.
Constant product development and improvement will be the key to continued success. As the mining industry develops it will be demanding new and better products and Damascus Corporation needs to be the one to provide them.
 During 2004-2005 with the resurgence of the coal industry Damascus Corporation is committed to keeping up with increased demand for its products and services. We have doubled our fabrication capacity, increased assembly and rebuild/repair service functions by increasing both personnel and plant size.
Damascus Corporation will continue its tradition of quality, service and continued simplicity of design so important in the rugged mine environment. Damascus quality has been proven. Many Lil'MACs, MAC-8s, and MAC-8Ds, some nearly as old as the company itself, continue to run in underground mines today at home and abroad.
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Reasons to buy from Damascus Corporation
- Over 30 years
of experience in design and manufacturing of underground equipment.
- Quality crafted
equipment, built to withstand the harsh underground environment
- No nonsense
Warranty
- Large inventory
of equipment and components are stocked at the factory to meet
your needs
- We service
what we sell
- Courteous,
professional help with your needs, whether it be new equipment,
components, field service, and technical telephone support
- Damascus
Corporation wants to hear your needs, providing solutions to effectively
meet those needs is what we enjoy doing
- Local distributors
network, allows customer to deal with people they know and trust
- Quality replacement
components stocked by local distributor for same day service
- Damascus
Corporation stands behind what they sell
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