Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation: TowMate’s Journey from Vision to Industry Leader
As TowMate® commemorates its 40th anniversary, we look back on a journey that began on a
bitterly cold late Kansas night in 1985. Our founder, Bryan Anderson, personally responded to a
call, stepping in for his employees in freezing weather. While wrestling with a stiff, cumbersome
cord, a moment of frustration sparked a groundbreaking idea: “We can put a man on the moon,
surely we can have wireless tow lights.”
This epiphany set Bryan on a path to revolutionize the towing industry. His subsequent research
revealed a significant gap in the market—no existing products offered a wireless solution for tow
lights. From these humble beginnings, TowMate® gradually evolved, setting a new standard for
innovation and reliability in the industry.
Today, TowMate® proudly stands as a global leader in towing and safety solutions. Our diverse
product line has expanded far beyond the original two wireless tow lights (a set for light duty and
a bar for heavy duty). We now offer a comprehensive range of light duty, heavy duty, utility, and
recreational wireless tow lights, along with emergency warning lights that include overhead light
bars and strobes for vehicle bodies and grills. Our roadside safety systems feature innovative
cone, post, and magnetic mounted rechargeable warning lights. Additionally, we’ve integrated
cutting-edge technologies like HINVII Non-visible light into our ecosystem, bringing new
technologies to the market ahead of the curve.
This expansive growth has been underpinned by our unwavering commitment to quality, backed
by a comprehensive TowMate® lifetime warranty on electronics and LEDs. Our story truly is one of
homegrown, family-owned American manufacturing — something we are committed to for the long haul.
On this significant anniversary, we extend our deepest gratitude to all our customers and
partners. Your support and feedback have been vital to our growth and success. For those who
are new to TowMate®, we invite you to explore how our innovations can transform your work
resources to enhance the safety and effectiveness of your operations.
As we celebrate four decades of industry leadership, we look forward to continuing our legacy of
innovation and customer commitment. We encourage you to browse our catalog to securely
view and order our products, or reach out to us with any inquiries. Your engagement is highly
valued, and we are excited to keep you updated with our latest products and features.
Here’s to revolutionizing safety on the road, and to another 40 years of leading innovation with TowMate®.