Global leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has announced the acquisition of ConveyorTech Pty Ltd (CVT) of Australia, expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components.
According to the company, acquiring CVT gives Martin’s global product range an unprecedented boost, offering mine operators and materials processors the widest variety of conveyor belt cleaners of any supplier. This includes many popular non-urethane designs not previously available from Martin – making the firm a ‘one stop shop’ for belt cleaners and components.
With a history of product innovation, CVT holds the IP, designs and specifications for a vast array of tried-and-tested conveyor components that Martin is now introducing to its customers, starting with heavy-duty primary and secondary belt cleaners with tungsten-tipped blades engineered for the most demanding mining applications.
Bert Erdmann, Martin Engineering’s Global Engineering Manager for Conveyor Products said: “This deal represents one of our most significant strategic expansions of the last decade. The CVT product range is a smart fit for Martin, with designs that complement the existing portfolio of high-performance belt cleaners and conveyor products we’re renowned for. Now more than ever, whatever the industry, whatever the application and whatever the handling challenge, Martin has a solution to help customers reduce carryback, minimise maintenance and improve safety.”
In a complementary move, Rory Summerford, who has worked closely with CVT, has joined Martin Engineering to oversee the integration of the new product range and grow the business in collaboration with Martin’s business units around the world. With 30 years of experience supporting major mine operators and material producers, Rory has extensive expertise in conveyor systems and bulk handling solutions.
Summerford commented: “The CVT product range brings proven designs and rugged construction that closely align with Martin’s long-held commitment to safety, efficiency and operational excellence. It’s putting the premium Martin brand behind a range of products that the firm hasn’t previously marketed, allowing us to offer spare parts and wear parts to existing installations. I’m delighted to be leading this product line as we integrate it into the Martin portfolio and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
However, many mine operators prefer non-urethane conveyor belt cleaners, the acquisition of CVT allows Martin to supply some of the more popular, fully interchangeable designs already on the market, enhancing them to improve durability and longevity, and carrying with them Martin’s ‘problem solved’ guarantee.
The first models Martin is bringing to market are the Martin® H1 Primary Belt Cleaner and Martin® P2 and R2 Secondary Belt Cleaners.
Martin® H1 Primary Belt Cleaner features abrasion-resistant tungsten carbide tips, making it one of the most cost-efficient cleaning solutions in the industry. It is suitable for most material types and highly effective on abrasive materials and high-speed conveyor belts.
Martin® P2 Secondary Belt Cleaner is the secondary/tertiary cleaner, available with three different tungsten carbide tips, offers high performance by effectively removing abrasive materials from high-speed conveyor belts. Designed to remove leftover fines, reducing spillage and airborne dust emissions.
Martin® R2 Secondary Belt Cleaner is suitable for reversing belts, trippers, and shuttles, the R2 is a secondary/tertiary cleaner featuring tungsten carbide-tips. It offers the same robust performance in rough bulk-handling environments as the P2.
Martin’s integration of CVT involves applying its design standards, manufacturing capabilities and global distribution network to ensure consistent product availability, performance and aftersales support. Among the first countries to gain access to the new products are Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, USA and parts of Europe.
With the addition of CVT products in its existing line-up, Martin Engineering’s customers have access to the broadest spectrum of belt cleaning systems, the widest application coverage, the shortest lead times and access to the greatest global supply chain footprint of any belt cleaning supplier.
