Matthews

Matthews Studio Equipment (MSE) now has 50 years of success in the manufacturing industry—specializing in hardware, camera and lighting support. Its equipment is being used on entertainment productions and in major studios in over 90 countries around the world. The company has been honored with two Presidential “E” Award for outstanding contributions to growing U.S. exports, strengthening the economy and creating American jobs. Matthews has also been honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Technical Achievement.

New MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit
April 21, 2025

Ultra-compact Mounting Rigging & Hanging Solution from Matthews       Matthews Studio Equipment introduces MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit, an ultra-compact, precision-engineered system, designed for mounting lights, cameras, and a...

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Matthews Highlights Dinkum® by Chimera at NAB N2031
April 4, 2025

Burbank, California–Matthews will be exhibiting much more than grip gear at NAB booth N2031. With a dynamic display of lighting in action, the booth will display Chimera’s world-class Panel Frames,...

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Matthews Showcases: Middle MAX™ Menace, Air Climber®, MICROGrip, & Litemover®
April 1, 2025

at NAB Booth Las Vegas, April 6-9 Hollywood's original grip company is inviting competitors to stop by NAB booth #N2031 to take a swing at Matthews' Great Grip Putt-Off putting...

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Matthews Newest 5” Pocket C-Stand with 1/4-20 Adapter
January 23, 2025

Burbank, California–Matthews is back with a new spin on a pint-sized favorite: the 5” Pocket C-Stand now with a ¼”-20 Adapter. Celebrating more than half a century supporting productions of...

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Matthews Studio Equipment Debuts RoadBags
December 17, 2024

Portable Fillable Sandbags for On-the-Go Stability Burbank, CA — Matthews Studio Equipment expands its trusted Road-line with the launch of RoadBags, durable fillable sandbags available in three sizes. Whether in...

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New Matthews Multipurpose Adapter for Moving Lights
December 6, 2024

See it first at LDI booth # 1572 Matthews Studio Equipment, known for the heftiest hardware, has a new solution to simplify mounting live production moving lights to standard grip...

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Van den Abbeele Stocks Watts RENTAL with Matthews Grip Gear
October 11, 2024

Gaffer Tom Van den Abbeele (Déjà Vu - Alles is Voorbestemd, Renaissances, L’Opéra) is based in Belgium where he doubles as owner of Watts RENTAL. Twenty-five years of experience in...

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Introducing New Apple Box Topper™ from Matthews Studio Equipment
August 6, 2024

Matthews Studio Equipment introduces the Apple Box Topper™–a step forward in crew comfort. This practical and cushiony add-on instantly converts a traditional improvised Apple Box "stool" into a superior on...

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Matthews Studio Equipment Debuts Patriot Wrench
July 19, 2024

Matthews Studio Equipment announces new Patriot Wrench, a breakthrough tool for on set efficiency. The versatile wrench features the seven most common, industry specific cutouts intended to work with standard...

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Matthews Studio Equipment Debuts Middle MAX™ Menace
June 25, 2024

Extended Reach that Fits in a Van The new Middle MAX™ Menace from Matthews Studio Equipment answers the need for unparalleled booming capabilities in a versatile, simple to use support...

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