JIRobinson Group, Corp. was not conceived in a boardroom. It was forged in the field, shaped by real problems, and built by people who believe the best way to get something done right is to do it yourself.
Joseph Robinson didn't set out to build a diversified corporate group. He started with a simple observation: the tools and services available to his drilling operation were not good enough. So he built better ones.
That pattern repeated itself. When existing tooling fell short, DHQ Tooling was born. When software couldn't handle real operational demands, C.O.R.D.A.C.S. was developed. When construction projects needed a more capable partner, 2 By Construction stepped in. Each brand within JIRobinson Group, Corp. exists because a real need demanded a real solution.
What began as one man solving his own problems grew into a network of brands that share resources, knowledge, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way. Not the easy way. The right way.
Founder & Principal
Self-taught in engineering, business operations, and software development, Joseph built JIRobinson Group, Corp. from the ground up with a hands-on approach that defines every brand in the portfolio. He believes that understanding a problem firsthand is the only foundation worth building a solution on.
His journey from field work to leading a multi-industry corporate group was never planned. It was earned, one problem at a time, one solution at a time. That practical, no-shortcut philosophy is embedded in the DNA of every brand under the JIRobinson Group, Corp. umbrella.
Based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
These principles guide every decision, every hire, and every product we put into the world.
We build from experience, not abstractions. Every product, service, and process is rooted in real-world application and tested under real conditions.
We listen to the field. Customer feedback, operator input, and frontline observations drive iteration. We do not guess when we can ask.
If we can build it better ourselves, we will. Self-reliance is not stubbornness. It is the fastest path to quality and accountability.
Our brands are stronger together. Shared knowledge, shared resources, and shared purpose create advantages no single entity could achieve alone.
We would rather be respected for what we deliver than recognized for how we market. Results speak. Everything else is noise.
We build for durability. Relationships, products, and strategies are designed to compound over years, not quarters. Patience is a competitive advantage.
Nestled in the Idaho panhandle, Coeur d'Alene is where JIRobinson Group, Corp. calls home. Surrounded by forests, mountains, and water, it is a place where hard work is the norm and pretense does not last long. The landscape shapes the mindset: rugged, resourceful, and grounded.
Our headquarters are here not by accident, but by choice. This is where our story began, and it is where we continue to grow. The community, the environment, and the values of the region are woven into everything we build.
The first brand under what would become JIRobinson Group, Corp. was born from direct experience in the drilling industry. Drilcor set the standard for quality and self-reliance that would define every brand to follow.
When off-the-shelf tooling could not meet the demands of our drilling operations, DHQ Tooling was created. Precision manufacturing and custom fabrication became a cornerstone of the group.
The launch of C.O.R.D.A.C.S. marked JIRobinson Group, Corp.'s entry into operational software. Built to solve problems encountered firsthand in the field, it brought technology and industry expertise together under one roof.
The group grew to include 2 By Construction, Cowboy Steak Grill, and additional brands. Each new addition followed the same principle: fill a real gap with a capable, quality-driven solution.
JIRobinson Group, Corp. operates across mining, construction, manufacturing, food service, technology, and apparel. The group continues to grow, guided by the same principles that started it all: build what is needed, build it right, and never stop improving.
Discover the brands that make up JIRobinson Group, Corp. and the work they do across industries.