the needs of the telecommunications
and utilities companies across North
America, the Caribbean, and parts of
Asia and Africa. In fact, Jelco has been
servicing these markets since the
emergence of telegraph communica-
tion and electric energy distribution.
The Lorties began to manufacture
leather pole climbing belts and straps
for the new wood poles that sprouted
up across the continent. Since then
Jelco has created a legacy for design-
ing and manufacturing fall prevention
devices.
PREMIUM QUALITY
Of course, a lot have changed in these
industries in 125 years. Jelco has re-
mained at the forefront of quality and
safety policies by always evolving.
“Status quo is never good enough in
business, and we constantly change–
it’s a good thing and a challenge we
proudly take up,” says Clemmons.
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