Martin Engineering has acquired ConveyorTech Pty Ltd (CVT) of Australia, expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components to offer grain handling, feed milling and mining operations the widest variety of belt cleaning solutions.
The acquisition adds popular non-urethane designs not previously available from Martin, including heavy-duty primary and secondary belt cleaners with tungsten-tipped blades engineered for demanding applications. The company states that customers now have access to the broadest spectrum of belt cleaning systems of any supplier.
“This deal represents one of our most significant strategic expansions of the last decade,” said Bert Erdmann, Martin Engineering’s Global Engineering Manager for Conveyor Products. “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.”
New products and leadership
The first models Martin is bringing to market include:
- Martin® H1 Primary Belt Cleaner – Features abrasion-resistant tungsten carbide tips, suitable for most material types and highly effective on high-speed conveyor belts.
- Martin® P2 Secondary Belt Cleaner – Designed to remove leftover fines, reducing spillage and airborne dust emissions.
- Martin® R2 Secondary Belt Cleaner – Suitable for reversing belts, trippers and shuttles in rough bulk-handling environments.
Rory Summerford, who has worked closely with CVT, has joined Martin Engineering to oversee global integration of the new product range. With 30 years of experience supporting major mine operators and material producers, Summerford brings extensive expertise in conveyor systems and bulk handling solutions.
“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,” said Summerford. “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.”
Global availability
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, the United States and parts of Europe.
