Sevierville, TN — August 25, 2026
This week, Matrix Design Group is in Sevierville, Tennessee, as a proud sponsor of the 2026 National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Technician Team, and Pre-Shift Competition, running August 25–27 at the Sevierville Convention Center. The contest draws elite mine rescue teams from across the country to compete in simulated emergency scenarios that test the speed, precision, and composure required when real lives are on the line underground.
The Proving Ground for Mine Rescue Teams
Mine rescue competitions like this one are more than a contest. They’re a proving ground. These events represent the sharpest end of an industry-wide commitment to sending every miner home safely. That commitment is exactly why Matrix is here. As a sponsor of this year’s competition and closing awards ceremony, Matrix is joining mine safety professionals, rescue teams, and industry partners from across the country to honor the training, discipline, and teamwork that mine rescue demands, while talking with attendees about how AI-powered safety technology is changing what “prepared” looks like, both underground and on the surface.
At the booth, attendees can see firsthand how Matrix’s products, from collision avoidance and proximity detection to real-time situational awareness tools, are helping mining operations move from reactive safety measures to predictive ones. The same data and sensor fusion technology that helps prevent an incident on a routine shift is built to support faster, more informed decisions when an emergency response is underway.
“Events like the National Mine Rescue Competition are a reminder of what’s at stake in this industry. These teams train relentlessly so they’re ready for the moments that matter most, and that’s exactly the mindset behind everything we build at Matrix.” said Casey Clark, Account Manager, of Matrix Design Group.
Celebrating Excellence in Mine Rescue
Matrix’s commitment to this year’s competition extends beyond the exhibit floor. The company is sponsoring the awards ceremony at the close of the event, including first, second, and third place overall on both the Coal and Metal/Non-Metal sides of the competition. It’s a fitting way to close out a week built around recognizing the teams that train hardest for the moments that matter most.
Matrix congratulates every team competing in Sevierville this week, and extends its thanks to the volunteers, judges, and organizers who make the National Mine Rescue Competition possible year after year.
To learn more about Matrix’s safety and productivity solutions for mining operations, visit matrixteam.com or stop by our booth in Sevierville through August 27.