Matthews Environmental Solutions
We are trusted leaders in cremation and incineration technology.
Matthews Environmental Solutions has spent over 80 years continuously redefining the future of cremation and incineration environmental technology. Backed by Matthews International, founded in 1850, we have established a global manufacturing and service infrastructure that meets the most demanding performance, safety and environmental standards in the world. From advanced human and pet cremation equipment to sophisticated incineration systems, our equipment is built to deliver operational certainty for our partners.
Our History
What started in 1946 as a dedicated North American cremation division has transformed into the world’s leader in incineration and cremation environmental systems. Over eight decades, Matthews Environmental Solutions has installed more systems in the U.S. than any other competitor.
Today, we are trusted leaders in cremation and incineration technology, partnering with businesses to deliver dependable solutions for life’s most delicate moments. We believe that advanced engineering should always serve a greater purpose. Our innovative equipment helps businesses responsibly scale with solutions made for operational and environmental sustainability, while ensuring that families get the care and closure they need from operations they trust. When you choose Matthews, you are not just purchasing equipment, you are ensuring your businesses gain a service partner who expertly supports them before, during and long after installation.
Here is how our history has shaped the global leader we are today:
1946Our company begins as Industrial Equipment Engineering (IEE) in North America
We partner with ALL Crematory brand equipment to establish a new benchmark for technical care and engineering.
1996IEE and ALL Crematory officially become part of the Matthews International
They form the Matthews Cremation Division and strengthen our infrastructure.
2010The Hough family’s Furnace Construction Company (FCC) joins Matthews
Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the new addition meets the growing European demand for high-efficiency filtration systems.
2015Matthews Cremation Division becomes Matthews Environmental Solutions.
The name change accurately reflects our evolution into a multi-faceted total solutions provider.
2018Therm-Tec joins the Matthews family
Adding deeper engineering expertise to our global network, this is a respected brand with 40 years of combustion and incineration experience
Our Values
We are a unique, diverse community of professionals spanning the Americas unified by our purpose to partner with businesses and deliver dependable solutions for life’s most delicate moments. Our values define the heart of who we are, shaping how we collaborate together, face industrial challenges together and support our partners.
Cultivate Employees
Together, we will promote everyone’s growth with the right environment, resources and recognition.
Demonstrate Integrity
We operate with honesty; we are trustworthy; we keep promises; and live the Matthews International Code of Business Conduct and Ethics..
Live the Matthews Spirit
We are passionate, collaborative, creative; communicate and cooperate with our partners to make strong decisions; know that each one of us is empowered and acts as the owner of the business..
Innovate
We listen to our customers and develop new products and services; always look for the better way; create solutions using ingenuity and creativity.
Be Our Best
We deliver on commitments; own our customers’ problems and solutions; and do what’s right every time.
Join Our Team
At Matthews Environmental Solutions, we believe that what we do each day truly matters. When you join our global team, you become part of a supportive center of excellence that values your voice, invests in your personal growth and provides the advanced resources you need to thrive.

About Matthews International
Founded in 1850, Matthews International Corporation is a trusted global leader in memorialization products, industrial automation and brand solutions. Generating approximately $1B in annual revenue, the company combines a rich heritage of excellence with forward-thinking innovation. Today, Matthews International delivers the advanced manufacturing infrastructure and world-class resources for its specialized divisions, including Matthews Environmental Solutions, to expertly support businesses and communities across the globe.
