Cowin & Company, Inc., Mining Engineers and Contractors

Cowin has Specialized in Underground Construction since 1924-

Cowin & Company, Inc. has been in the business of underground construction for more than 90 years. This tradition began with mining engineer Percy G. Cowin who established the Birmingham-based company in 1924.
Most of Cowin's mine construction during the 1930's and 1940's was in Alabama and surrounding states. With the decline of coal and iron ore mining in the 1950's and 1960's, the company diversified, turning to highway, railroad, hydro and sewer tunnel engineering and construction. Diversification brought expansion into the mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states where clients quickly discovered Cowin's dependable reputation.
At present, the Company is in the forefront of its construction industry and being led by the third generation of the Cowin Family and its mining tradition.
Very little of the work is subcontracted. Cowin & Company has "in-house" ability to do almost all phases of underground construction projects they undertake, such as shafts and slopes and including site preparation, grouting and other water control measures, exploration drilling, Shotcreting, concrete construction, setting of permanent equipment, machinery and piping. This single responsibility results in more personal attention to the job.

-Cowin performs the initial development of mines that produce coal, gold, zinc, limestone and other ores.
- Cowin sinks shafts of various diameters and depths to suit our clients' needs.
- Cowin drive slopes of various shapes, sizes, grades and lengths.
- Cowin performs in-mine development including production headings, ramps, fault crossings and mine production as well as all the support work including scaling, bolting, lining, rail and material handling systems.
- Cowin develops tunnels for large water and sewer projects, railroads and industrial purposes.
- Cowin has several Raiseboring machines of varying size capabilities to best meet the needs of clients.

The Company's Raisebor Division offers a full range of drilling services focusing on safety, timeliness, and professionalism. Raisebor's shaft services include: surface, underground, uncased, cased, steel plate, or concrete lined.

The Cowin staff is safe, professional, highly skilled, experienced and committed to a strong work ethic. The Company's strong financial position in a family owned, U.S. business allows for flexibility in an otherwise structured economy.
With 90 years of successful ventures, and skilled management, Cowin & Company, Inc. has a stable reputation and the ability to obtain bonds for any work contracted.

Officers-
John J. Cowin, Jr., Co-President, Treasurer, Director-BA degree from the University of Alabama. In the Mine Construction business since 1990. He was formerly directly responsible for Operations and Production for Cowin & Company, Inc. until assuming the present position in 2011.

John D. Moore, Co-President, Western Kentucky University 1981 in Business Administration. Has over 25 years experience in the Mine Construction business. He was formerly directly responsible for Administration, Human Resources, and Safety for Cowin & Company, Inc. until assuming the present position in 2011.

James P. Cowin, Vice President, Director -Graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans. Primarily involved in administrative and long-term planning with the Company since 1987.

Rebecca Scanlan, Corporate Secretary & Controller, BS Commerce & Business Administration - University of Alabama, BS Accounting -University of Alabama in Birmingham, and Master's in International Business Studies -University of South Carolina. Certified Management Accountant. With the Company since 2005. Previously with Birmingham Steel Corporation.