NIBA Belt Line December 2013

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After searching and discussing for over one year, the Marketing Committee is very excited to present you

with a new NIBA logo. The two main search criteria for an updated logo were: 1) to have a more modern look and, 2) to convey the idea of motion. We also discussed changing the color but thought that the correct color (Pantone 221 C), is part of the NIBA brand, and would be a tie to the past.

Several member companies submitted designs to the Com-mittee for consideration, which were improvements on the existing logo, but didn’t have that “wow” or cool factor. In the fall meeting, the group agreed to find an outside company special-izing in branding and corporate logos. Jennifer and a Graphics Designer at the NIBA office submit-ted some concepts before we found an outside company to work with. Jennifer’s design was well accepted by the Committee who were unanimous in presenting to the Board for approval. The new logo was approved by the Board after several days of good discussion.

I believe that the new logo accomplishes the initial goals of an updated look and show-

ing motion but also provides a better overall shape and presents a balance

which represents the synergies between Distributors and Manu-

facturers. I know change isn’t always easy but the new logo

will help in updating NIBA’s brand to appeal to a younger generation of belting profes-sionals. Look for an opportu-nity to win Land’s End / NIBA promotional items by display-ing the new logo, and link your

company’s website to the NIBA website, on page 12.

It has been my pleasure to serve as the NIBA Marketing Chair for the past

three years. I am happy to be passing the reigns to Ken Englesmann and am excited to

see him and the rest o the committee continue to grow and strengthen the NIBA brand in the coming years.

Introducing the New NIBA LogoBy Bill Hornsby, 2013 Marketing Committee Chair

Announcing the NIBA

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Letter from the PresidentWith 2013 rapidly coming to an end, so does my term as President of NIBA.

This year has flown by and fortunately, in spite of my many apprehensions about leading our association, I’ve managed to complete my term unscathed, and no worse for the wear, which is a testament to the great team of people I’ve been surrounded by. In all honesty, it has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I can’t begin to place a value on the relationships, friendships, experiences and memories I have made as a member of NIBA.

So, for me, 2013 goes down in my memory as a very good year. Likewise, from the numerous conversations I’ve had with counterparts in the industry, 2013 has proven to be a good year for just about everyone. The economy is improving, and end-users are feeling more confident about spending money and reinvesting in their businesses, which seems to be trickling upward to distributors and on to manufacturers. For the belting industry, the future looks bright and I’m certain that goes for NIBA as well. One of the things I am looking forward to most in the next year and beyond is seeing how some of the projects that were begun during my term develop. The strategic plan for 2014-2016 is one of my proudest accom-plishments and I am excited to see NIBA’s next group of leaders carry out the vi-sion set forth by my team. With the successful implementation of our goals, NIBA will be a more vital organization and a better resource for all of our members.

I look forward to seeing our group once again next fall in Seattle. This time I will be in the privileged company of other past presidents, as we all cheer on Tom Wujek, who is going to do fantastic things for NIBA. I won’t miss the limelight, but I will sure miss the camaraderie and excitement of being involved in the com-mittee and board meetings, but I suppose after ten years of service, it’s about time. Thankfully we have our resident historian René Morf to capture and document everything that I’ll be missing, and post it to the new NIBA History website, so I will at least be able to check in on things there. It’s been an honor and a privilege to be your President. Enjoy your holidays and the time spent with your families, and may your 2014 be even better than my 2013!

John P. Green NIBA President 2013 Green Rubber - Kennedy Ag

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Belt LineExecutive Director ......Jennifer Rzepka, CAEAccount Coordinators ....................Jen Hack Sandy KayeGraphic Designer ................. Dan DudzinskiDigital Media Coordinator ... Alyssa LaBarbera

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273 Members• 151 Distributor/Fabricator• 109 Manufacturer• 13 Affiliate

Even with this point last year

2013 NIBAMembership

Hagley Museum Documents Added to History Site

The first of nearly 1,000 images of belt-ing history documents from the Hagley

Museum for the History of Business, Technology, and Society have been added to the NIBA History Site.

Visit http://history.niba.org/?page_id=396 and click the “Documents of Note” button to view.

As the current NIBA Historian, I would like to welcome you with great pleasure and pride to the NIBA His-tory Site, a project that will by nature always be ‘work

in progress’. The current state of this site is still in prototype mode, as now is the time for us to listen to your feedback.

As you navigate through the site, please know that in this Phase one of four distinct development phases, we have concentrated on creating the overall base structure and started populating the current decade with documents. In the coming weeks, even more content will move into this area of the site. After allowing some time to listen to our viewer’s feedback about possible structural and content improvements, Phase two will start in the first half of next year and is dedicated to the fine-tuning and finalization of the site’s structure and populating the years 2001-2010. Phase three is dedicated to the 90’s, and Phase four to all prior years. Your feedback and particularly suggestions are not only welcome but requested. Please use the ‘click here’ link under the ‘Contribute to this Site’ section on the bottom of most pages to email your comments. The more feedback we receive, the better the NIBA History Site will become.

If you have any old or new documents or pictures that you would like to have included in our site, please let us know. We are greatly interested in historical relics pertaining to the industrial belting industry. You can find examples of such old documents in the photos section located in the top navigation bar.

The NIBA History Site is a huge project for the few volun-teers that are working on it in addition to all other respon-sibilities we have, and with your patience and support we are determined and destined to create a fabulous product that will be beneficial and a pleasure to view for ages to come.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the team at SAMI, NIBA’s management firm under the leadership of Jen-nifer Rzepka. Without her, Alyssa LaBarbera, Sandy Kaye and others at SAMI, and without the support of the leader-ship at NIBA, this website would not have come about. I am greatly thankful for everyone’s help and support.

Visit the NIBA History Site at www.history.niba.org

Announcing the NIBA History SiteBy René Morf, NIBA Historian and Photographer

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“The Way We’ve Always Done It” Is Not a StrategyBy Dell Gutknecht, Reichel-Korfman Co Inc, 2013 Education/Technical Committee

We all have those long term customers, you know the ones you see every couple of weeks. You get together and talk about the family, thank him for the latest

order, and have lunch. On the way out the door you remind him about the quote you sent him a couple of weeks ago, and say “anything else I should be looking at?” Whew, tough sales call, meanwhile your competitor is out talking to maintenance people and other decision makers. Your competitor is finding out that since they started running a different material they are having belt issues. The good news is you have all the informa-tion from those conveyor audits you prepared years ago. When the customer tells you that the belt out on #3 line sure didn’t seem to last so long, your confident in your response. Perhaps the conveyor is getting old and has been somewhat neglected. And remember, we used to use a belt construction that is no longer available. We are supplying you a quality product, but with a worldwide economy, manufacturers have made some changes to remain competitive with the current marketplace.

Here is the real truth: We all are doing things different today than we did one, ten, or twenty years ago.

We have been forced to work faster, longer and harder. Remem-ber when customers used to snail mail an RFQ? How about that first (thermal paper) fax machine, what an upgrade that was! Then we came into the electronic age, boy oh boy was that dial up service fast. Now we have high speed, cable, fiber optic and a cell phone that is really a quite powerful computer, and doesn’t reside in a bag the size of a small briefcase. Our customers do not work 8-5 Monday – Friday, nor do we. How many replies to e-mails do you send after dinner or on the weekends? The same is true about your customer’s conveyor requirements. They are running differently than when you last did your audits, if they are still doing everything the same they are probably your former customer. They are out of business more than likely.

A conveyor is more than a belt, it is a system. Every component can and does have an effect on performance. The loading chute needs to be sized appropriately and introduce the material on to the belt in the center so as not to cause mistracking. Troughing idlers need to be specified in direct correlation with belt spec being used and desired conveyor performance. Caution should be exercised when selling replacements as uniform height within the system is critical for proper belt tracking. There is a reason those tracking/training idlers are slightly taller.

Pulleys – Drive pulleys should be lagged, there is not one best material to use, and it needs to be engineered as part of the system. The wrong lagging material can and will cause failures and other inefficiencies.

When considering tail, gravity take-up, and bend pulleys – winged or self-cleaning type are not always best. Many times,

wings are used because they eliminate material build-up on the pulleys, but so do belt cleaners. Remember, the small area of contact on a wing pulley can also have the same effect on a me-chanical fastener as the claw end of a hammer. There is a belt fastener manufacturer recommended multiplier of minimum pulley diameter for mechanical splices running on wing pulleys. Make sure you include this multiplier in your recommendations.

Belt cleaners – There are a lot of variations here. Primary, secondary return side plows, etc., to name a few. The primary reason they are used is to eliminate carry-back enhancing belt tracking and reducing operational cost. Remember it is very costly to have someone sweeping/shoveling ant hills along the length of a conveyor caused by carry back, or risk being cited by the government for environmental housekeeping issues.

Return side idlers – Because of their location these are the most overlooked. They are a major cause of belt mistracking due to material build-up. An ineffective belt cleaner can turn a flat return idler into a pulley with a major crown in short order.

The belt itself must have sufficient structural integrity for load support and splice retention. A belt lacking proper load support can sag between the cans on troughing idlers and result in ac-celerated carcass failure.

Cover thickness and compounds should be engineered for maximum performance, and lowest cost per ton conveyed. A system that has high shear loading can benefit from a thinner top cover. I have replaced many belts that had a 3/8” thick top cover with a 3/16” thick top cover belt and increased service life five to six times. In these instances it was not a wear issue but rather shearing the cover from the carcass.

Splices – There have been upgrades in mechanical fasteners over the years and they are much easier to install. There are other options to bolted style (yes I am showing my age) solid plate fasteners. We don’t have to wield 4 pound hammers - we now use power tools. Vulcanized splices are not the same as years ago. We can finger splice heavy duty black belt. Are the good old days of the step splice with its up to 50% loss of break strength on its way out?

Remember, change occurs if we want it or not. We must adapt and continually strive to improve performance in our own operations and those of our customers. If we don’t, our competi-tors and our customers will.

If anything in this article opens your mind for more informa-tion, remember the Edu/Technical committee has the following training sessions scheduled: Key Principles & Best Practices of Lightweight Belting, March 25-26, 2014 in Atlanta, GA and Vulcanized and Mechanical Heavyweight Splice Training, April 8-10, 2014 in Atlanta, GA.

See pages 13 to 14 for more information

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME

By Doug Turk, Midwest Rubber Service & SupplyCo, 2013 Membership Committee Chair

By now you should have received your 2014 NIBA membership renewal information. The value you find in NIBA will assist in making your continued

support and participation a vital link to the world of belting, as our new logo illustrates. NIBA’s Membership Committee is asking that you take the time to update your Primary and Secondary contacts listed in the direc-tory and your classification as to Heavyweight Belting or Lightweight Belting. Our members have often tried to assist customers in territories they do not serve and may not immediately know who they can refer.

Renewal are due back to the NIBA office by January 2, 2014 with a deadline for listing in the printed directory of January 30, 2014. Note: dues may be renewed online at www.niba.org. Should you have any question please call the NIBA office at 414-389-8606.

Thank you for your continued membership.

NIBA President’s Club Welcomes



NIBA Scholarship Contributions

The NIBA Scholarship Fund relies on charitable gifts to sustain the two programs available to NIBA member employees’ children to support

continuing and higher education. Donating is easy! Simply include your scholarship contribution in your dues payment – or visit niba.org/scholarship/contribu-tions.

See pages 6 and 7 for the 2013 Go For The Gold spon-sors and page 12 for Gem Level recognition.

The NIBA President’s Club Welcomed Seven New Members in 2013.

• Accurate Industrial Inc

• American Biltrite (Canada) Ltd

• ContiTech North America

• Forbo Siegling LLC

• Mulhern Belting Inc

• PANG Industrial

• Vaughn Belting Company Inc

They were honored at the Annual Convention for donating a cumulative total of $1,500 each to the NIBA Scholarship Fund. Congratulations!

SEVEN NEW MEMBERS

Phone: 414-389-8606 Fax: 414-276-7704 E-Mail: [email protected]

The Belting Association®

6737 W Washington St, Suite 1300

Milwaukee, WI 53214

www.niba.org

2014 NIBA Dues InvoiceAttention:,

In 2013 your base member dues were . Please cross check your base dues with the fees provided below and

remember to add in any additional branches or executives you wanted listed in the publication for 2014. The

base member rate includes the listing of two executives listed (main and alternate contacts) and any additional

company representative serving on the Board or a Committee. Should you wish for additional company

representatives to be listed, the cost is $40 per additional executive.

The gross sales of your operation should include

all sales related to or involved in any operationsdevoted to Belting and Belting related products,operations, or services. These gross sales should

include all such sales whether or not the locationwill appear in the NIBA membership directory. Note: All sales data is kept confidential.

$600 = under $2 million $725 = $2 million - Less than $5 million $775 = $5 million - Less than $10 million $825 = $10 million - Less than $15 million $940 = $15 million - Less than $25 million $990 = $25 million - Less than $50 million $1,090 = $50 million - Less than $75 million $1,190 = $75 million and above

Base Membership Dues

# of Additional Branches

$90 per Additional Branch

# of Additional Executives

$40 per Additional Executive

International Fee (outside North America)*

Total Dues (USD)Scholarship Fund Contribution

Total Amount Remitted

*Companies not based in North America, add $60 to cover extra postage.

Please pay online at www.niba.org or remit payment

by check or credit card by December 31, 2013.For wire transfer information, please contact the office.

Card Number:_____________________________________________________ Exp. Date:_______

Cardholder Name:__________________________________________________________________

Cardholder Signature:_______________________________________________Date:___________

Required membership directory information: o All information on the enclosed Member Directory Update Form(s) is correct.

o Updated Membership Directory Update Form(s) enclosed.

Amount Due by December 31, 2013

New this year: please indicate the type of belt your company works with:

Lightweight Heavyweight Both

Phone: 414-389-8606 Fax: 414-276-7704 E-Mail: [email protected]

The Belting Association®

6737 W Washington St, Suite 1300

Milwaukee, WI 53214

www.niba.org

2014 NIBA Dues InvoiceAttention:,

In 2013 your base member dues were . Please cross check your base dues with the fees provided below and

remember to add in any additional branches or executives you wanted listed in the publication for 2014. The

base member rate includes the listing of two executives listed (main and alternate contacts) and any additional

company representative serving on the Board or a Committee. Should you wish for additional company

representatives to be listed, the cost is $40 per additional executive.

The gross sales of your operation should include

all sales related to or involved in any operations

devoted to Belting and Belting related products,

operations, or services. These gross sales should

include all such sales whether or not the location

will appear in the NIBA membership directory.

Note: All sales data is kept confidential.

$600 = under $2 million $725 = $2 million - Less than $5 million

$775 = $5 million - Less than $10 million




$1,090 = $50 million - Less than $75 million

$1,190 = $75 million and above

Base Membership Dues

# of Additional Branches

$90 per Additional Branch

# of Additional Executives

$40 per Additional Executive

International Fee (outside North America)*

Total Dues (USD)Scholarship Fund Contribution

Total Amount Remitted

*Companies not based in North America, add $60 to cover extra postage.

Please pay online at www.niba.org or remit payment

by check or credit card by December 31, 2013.

For wire transfer information, please contact the office.

Card Number:_____________________________________________________ Exp. Date:_______

Cardholder Name:__________________________________________________________________

Cardholder Signature:_______________________________________________Date:___________

Required membership directory information:

o All information on the enclosed Member Directory Update Form(s) is correct.

o Updated Membership Directory Update Form(s) enclosed.

Amount Due by December 31, 2013New this year: please indicate the type of belt your company works with:

Lightweight Heavyweight Both

http://niba.org/scholarship/contibutions/

Thank you to these companies for their contributions to the NIBA Scholarship Fund in 2013

Gold Sponsors (Contribution of $800 or more in 2013)AccuPad IncAdvanced Flexible Composites IncAll-State Belting LLCAmerican Biltrite (Canada) LtdApache IncBelt Power LLCBeltservice CorporationBlair Rubber CompanyChiorino IncContiTech North AmericaDerco B VFlexcoForbo Siegling LLCFriesen’s Inc-Conveying SolutionsGreen Rubber - Kennedy AgJerry Bros Industries IncLewisGoetzMidwest Rubber Service & Supply CoNashville Rubber & Gasket Co IncNitta Corporation of AmericaReichel-Korfmann Co IncRGA - Rubber & Gasket Co of AmericaShanghai YongLi Belting Co LtdShaw Almex IndustriesThaman Rubber CompanyUniversal Belting ResourceVaughn Belting Company IncVeyance Technologies IncWilliam Goodyear Company

Silver Sponsors (Contribution between $400-$799 in 2013)Accurate Industrial IncAtlanta Belting Company IncBEHA Innovation GmbHCanadian Bearings LtdConveyor Accessories IncD P Brown of Detroit IncF. N. Sheppard & CoICE-Trade s.a. International Conveyor Equipment & TradingIndustrial Supply Solutions IncMartin EngineeringPassaic Rubber CompanyPower & Rubber SupplyRAM Enterprise Inc, Corporate OfficeSparks Belting CompanyVirginia Carolina Belting, a division of R/W Connection

Bronze Sponsors (Contribution of $399 or below in 2013)AFM IndustriesAmerican Eagle Manufacturing LLCAmerimex USA IncAmmeraal Beltech IncApplied Industrial TechnologiesApplied Power Products IncArch Environmental Equipment IncArgonics IncArville TextilesAshmus Belting IncB&J Rocket America IncBailey-Parks Urethane IncBaldwin Supply CompanyBelt Corporation of America IncBelt Tech Industrial IncBelterra CorporationBMG Latin America IncBRECOflex CO LLCCambelt International CorpCBTChemi-FlexChemprene IncCog-Veyor Systems IncColmar Belting Company IncConviber IncDepreux (COBRA America)Duecker Rubber ServiceEpperson & CompanyEquipment & Supply (W.I) LimitedFenner Drives IncFenner Dunlop AmericasFlujotecnia Ecologica SA de CVFonmar SAForbo Movement Systems

Transtex BeltingGarlock Rubber TechnologiesGates Mectrol CorpGreat Lakes Belting & Supply CorpHabasit AmericaHBD-Thermoid, Inc - Corporate OfficesHoffmeyer Company IncHorton Supply CompanyIndustrial Conveyor Belt Systems LLCIndustrial Rubber Specialties IncIno Industrial Belting Co LtdInternational Rubber Tech Pvt. Ltd.J A Emilius Sons IncJ C McLaren Belting IncJason Industrial Inc

Bronze Sponsors continuedJTE Machine Systems, IncKaman Industrial TechnologiesKnoxville Rubber & Gasket CoMarubeni America CorporationMaxi-Lift IncMetso MineralsMidwest Industrial Rubber IncMotion Industries IncMSI - Muhlen Sohn Industries LPMulhern Belting IncNILOS GmbHNorwesco Industries (1983) LtdNovex IncOLBO & MEHLER TexOptibelt CorporationOriental Rubber Ind LtdPacific Belting IncPANG IndustrialPooley IncPrice Rubber CorpQuality Belt Maintenance LtdR/W Connection IncRam Belting Company IncRegional Equipment ManufacturersREMA TIP TOP - NARematech-Division Bremo IncRichmond Supply Co & Rubber DivRichwoodRocua InternacionalRubber & Accessories IncRubber & Plastics IncSampla Belting s r lSnake River Supply IncSoluciones Industriales de

Bandas SA de CVSouthwest Rubber and Supply Co IncSplawn Belting IncStroup & Son LtdTransco Industries IncU S Rubber CorporationUniband USAVIS USA LLCVoss Belting & Specialty CompanyWAGENER Schwelm GmbH & CoWestern Belting Ltd

Go for the Gold!

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See page 12 for a cumulative list of companies at each Gem level.

Thank You to these companies for their Gold Sponsor support of the NIBA Scholarship Fund in 2013



of our long term growth plan focused on providing OEM’s and distributors quality fabricated rubber products,” says RPI President, Rodney Roalsen. For additional information on Rubber & Plastics products or to request a sample, contact Laura Hoggan at [email protected] or visit www.conveyorbelt.com.

New PersonnelBelterra Corporation is pleased to announce the appoint-ment of Mr. Pierre Slavinski as Regional Manager for their Montreal, Quebec sales offices. Pierre brings 20 years of experience in flow aids, belt cleaning systems and vibration. He will be heading up Belterra’s first operations in Quebec.

Jason Industrial Inc recently welcomed the addition of Franklin Fullerton who, as Product Man-ager, will lead the establishment and growth for the newly-acquired Rultrans Lightweight Conveyor Belt Business in North America. Frank-lin comes to Jason from Fenner Dunlop of Charlotte, NC where he held various sales positions begin-ning as Territory Sales Manager for Lightweight Products in 1986, and later serving as an Export Sales Manager for the Caribbean and Central & South American territories in 1992. Most recently, Frank served Fenner Dunlop as Manager of Lightweight Belting Products, responsible for sales of all lightweight belting products to distribution throughout North America.

Newsworthy ItemsEvery October is significant to the employee-owners of Apache Inc, but this year holds even stronger meaning, because it’s their 50th anniversary. As they continue cel-ebrating this milestone, employees are reflecting on the rich company history with an even greater pride of owner-ship during Employee Ownership Month. Apache began its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1985 when its founder, Bob South, decided to retire. “With our ESOP, we can share in the pride of ownership and I firmly believe that being an ESOP company has benefited both our employees and customers alike,” says President & CEO Tom Pientok. “Our employees are directly invested in our success, which translates into better service for our customers.”

ERIKS NV, a Netherlands-based industrial service provider and parent company of LewisGoetz, is pleased to announce it has acquired the shares of C&C Industries, Inc. and CCTX Flow Products, Inc. (“C&C” and “CCTX”). C&C and CCTX

New Promotion/Advertising PlansBRECOflex Co LLC, the market leader in the polyurethane timing belt industry, offers timing belts and pulleys as a single source vendor. Timing belt pitch tolerances and pulley tooth gap profile measurements are scientifically deter-mined, resulting in a most efficient belt drive performance due to precise and perfect meshing of belt teeth and pulley gaps as well as a most correct pitch diameter. BRECOflex Co LLC offers three different pulley tooth gap versions for their “T” and “AT” timing belts as follows: Normal Backlash Tooth Gap, Reduced Backlash “SE” Tooth Gap” and Zero Backlash “0” Tooth Gap. The proper tooth gap selection depends on the given application and BRECOflex CO LLC offers free engineering support recommending i.e. the most appropri-ate tooth gap version.

Perfect belt tracking without pulley flanges can be accom-plished by using timing belts with a tracking guide and pul-leys with a tracking groove (no flanges). The tracking guides have a trapezoidal cross section and they come in two sizes, 6 mm wide and 13 mm wide. Most self-tracking timing belts offered provide a homogeneous, serrated tracking guide. The serration provides undiminished belt flexibility for small pulley diameters. Solid tracking guides are weld-on track-ing guides. Belt drives with self-tracking timing belts are preferred used with critical alignment designs. Nevertheless, perfect shaft alignment is recommended.

Conveyor Accessories Inc has recently added a series of instructional videos to its website. The videos are for fastener installation as well as use of our unique belt preparation tools. Please visit our website at www.conveyoraccessories.com to view the videos. We will also be introducing a New Catalog/Price Book effective January 1, 2014. Please email us at [email protected] or by fax (630) 655-4205 to request your copy.

New ProductsBEHAbelt USA introduces the EERGO paddle, the first weld-ing tool specifically developed for joining of PU and TPE profiles. Designed with optimized ergonomics and a built in stand to avoid burns and potential risk of fire, heats up in under two minutes, LED indicator to signal when set tem-peratures are reached and dual temperature control settings. The EERGO paddle is the tool of the future for butt welding of thermoplastic belting materials.

Rubber & Plastics Inc (RPI) has added Custom Molded Rub-ber parts to their production capability in order to provide high quality, specialty parts to distributors and OEM’s. “Adding molded rubber products to our capabilities is part Member to Member News continued on next page

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are leading providers of high quality valves for a variety of industrial applications with more than two decades of experience. The companies have a strong focus on upstream (drilling and exploration), midstream (gas gathering, com-pressor stations, metering) and downstream (refineries and petrochemical plants) applications in the oil and gas markets of the US and Canada. C&C is headquartered in Houston, Texas. CCTX operates from Edmonton, AL, Canada.

In a move designed to improve customer service and com-ponent availability across Canada, two of the region’s most respected suppliers have announced an exclusive alliance to deliver bulk material handling solutions. The announcement comes from Martin Engineering, a world leader in making bulk material handling cleaner, safer and more produc-tive, in collaboration with Belterra Corporation, Canada’s largest distributor of conveyor belting and material flow handling products, accessories and services. By the terms of the agreement, Belterra becomes the exclusive distributor of Martin® components throughout the country. For more information, visit www.martin-eng.com or call (309) 852-2384. Global representatives for Martin Engineering can be found at www.martin-eng.com/rep-finder.

The Fabric Division of MEP-OLBO GmbH will join forces in their plant in Portugal. They are currently relocating all looms to this facility and will end up with 100 looms in the Portuguese site for conveyor belt fabrics and special applica-tions. From January 1st, 2014 they will approach the market under their new company name OLBO & MEHLER Tex with headquarters still in Fulda, Germany and production in Portugal. They will have a capacity of more than 30,000,000 lbs of fabrics and serve their worldwide market from Portu-gal with their sales team remaining in Germany. For Further information and inquiries please contact Global Sales and Marketing Director Marie-Luise Keuler at [email protected].

Sustainable green practices should be a priority in every company. Not only is it financially beneficial, but it is a way for your company to contribute positively to your commu-nity. Motion Systems Inc is dedicated to the environment. Our facility strives to be green and consume less energy. We utilize soybean oil when manufacturing, as well as a syn-thetic water-based cutting coolant. Updating energy efficient lighting has helped us continue to do our part in saving our planet. We continue to seek further ways to reduce our eco-footprint. What ways has your company implemented better green practices?

Thaman Rubber Company was recently awarded the title of Authorized Partners Plus Distributor by Flexco, the leading manufacturer of products that help maximize belt conveyor productivity. As a Partners Plus Distributor, Thaman Rubber

is certified by Flexco to diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and share advanced knowledge that will help operations maintain their belt conveyor systems and maxi-mize efficiency and output. Less than five percent of all Flexco distributors are Authorized Partners Plus Distributors, making this distinction special for Thaman Rubber. To obtain this certification, employees from Thaman Rubber under-went extensive training, learning to properly specify, install, maintain, and troubleshoot Flexco products. Continuing training will be offered throughout the year, and Thaman will be recertified each year they are in the program. For more information on Thaman Rubber, log on to www.thamanrub-ber.com, or call Thaman Rubber Customer Service at (513) 631-4303.

For Sale Conveyor Service and Component Company in Southeast-ern US for Sale. Well Established with Great ROI & Positive Cash Flow. Positive Annual Growth of 29% (average last 4 years) throughout Economic Downturn. Good Market Share with extraordinary potential for growth. Well balanced be-tween service and components sales. Qualified employees in place, up to date equipment and fleet. Turn Key operation with low overhead, great for Investment firm or hands on ownership. Owner willing to help with transition. Building may be leased or purchased separately, inventory settle up at closing required. Call Wade @ 470.767.4264 email [email protected]. Complete non-disclosure required; $3.5 million.

New FacilitiesBelterra Corporation’s Edmonton, Canada operation has moved into a new 46,000 sq. ft. facility combining branch operations, steel cord and project divisions under one ser-vice center. This unique complex is specifically designed to manufacture some of the world’s widest and highest tension conveyor belts being currently developed for their oil sands customers. The new location is located at: 12324 184 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5V 0A5.

Equipment WantedPROBANDAS is looking to buy a new or used clicker press, preferable Atom SE Series. Contact David Paulin at [email protected].



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Used EquipmentD.E. Shipp Belting Co. has a Shaw Almex Double longitu-dinal press for sale. Floor space print is 13’8” x 11’wide x 11’high -opening is 144” with 10’ cooking surface (dual head) 220v 3 phase; $9,600. Contact Chase Sligh for more information or pictures at [email protected].

Sparks Belting Company has a used belt puller for sale. Width capacity is 72”; power is supplied by a 1 HP mo-tor, operating on 115/230 1 phase, and has a foot pedal for operation. Picture available to email or can be viewed in our Fairfield, NJ location. Contact Rick Nash for more informa-tion: 800-451-4537 x47214 or [email protected].

NIBA Member Discount: NIBA members save $1,000 if registering before January 15th

“From the initial course selection from a vast array of options, to the interactive nature of the classes themselves, the value of attending the University of Industrial Distribution lies in the unique learning opportunities that can be taken away and immediately applied directly to your business. UID offered us the opportunity to evaluate our programs and best practices against those in other industries and the current academic field. We came away with numerous ideas for improved process and enhanced performance throughout all levels of our organization, many of which were implemented throughout the year and have posi-tively impacted our business.”

Todd Miller Beltservice Corporation

“The UID classes in my opinion are the best investment this company has made in the development of our people. The classes are taught by professional instructors and if you’re really looking for an investment you can make in your people for getting them to the next level in their career and also improve the company’s bottom line this is it. We have six more employees attending this year. Can’t wait till they return and feel the excitement and see the results on our bottom line from what they learn.”

Steve Cox Hoffmeyer Company Inc

What is UID? The University of Industrial Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry. 2014 marks the 21st year that UID has been serving the distribution industry. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading industrial distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Indus-trial Distribution Program of Purdue University. Working together, these groups take great pride in providing a superior learning experience.

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Based on past Convention surveys, as well as discus-sions held during strategic planning, there has been consistent feedback for NIBA to review the Conven-

tion format. After careful consideration of the positives and negatives of multiple approaches, the Executive Committee has approved the recommendation to modify the Convention schedule. The realigned convention schedule will provide greater flexibility for convention attendees, committee mem-bers and board members. Here is a synopsis of the major changes:

• Committee Recognition & Meetings – Historically, there has been a Committee recognition breakfast followed by morning Committee meetings the day prior to the official opening of the Convention. In 2014, we will begin with a Committee recognition lunch followed by afternoon Com-mittee meetings on Wednesday, September 24. This may allow some to travel on Wednesday morning, or at the very least, is likely to provide greater flexibility in travel plans for committee and board members.

• Convention Opening – The most significant change to the Convention schedule is the opening day. The Conven-tion will commence on Thursday, September 25 with the annual golf outing. Conducting the golf event at the start of the Convention will be no change in the number of convention days for golf participants. However, for non-golfing Convention participants, they will now have the option of traveling to Seattle on Thursday. Or, they can arrive on Wednesday for networking, business meetings or to tour the city.

• Opening Receptions – The first-timers reception and the opening reception will be held the evening of Thursday, September 25. These receptions are typically held on Wednesday evening.

• Opening Ceremonies – The opening business session and keynote speaker will be on Friday, September 26. The afternoon will be available for optional business sessions, networking and site-seeing. The day will conclude with manufacturers’ hospitality night.

• Convention Expo & Closing Ceremonies – These events will be held, as usual, on the last day of the convention.

We are excited about the changes to the Convention format. The changes respond to convention participant feedback while at the same time, provide an enormous amount of flex-ibility for all Convention goers.

Watch for news about the speaker line-up in the next edition of the Belt Line!

Exciting Changes for the 2014 Annual ConventionBy Tom Pientok, 2nd Vice President and 2014 Program Committee Chair



2014 Annual Convention and Expo

Thursday, September 25 – Saturday, 27, 2014

Seattle Sheraton Hotel • Washington Rooms are $199/night

Visit the NIBA website to make reservations online http://niba.org/events/convention1/future-dates/

Or call 800-204-6100 or 206-621-9000 – mention you are with NIBA for the special rates.

SAVE THE DATE

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2013 Gem LevelsRuby Level (Companies who have cumulatively contributed between $2,500-4,999)AccuPad IncApache IncAtlanta Belting Company IncBelt Power LLCBeltservice CorporationBlair Rubber CompanyConveyor Accessories IncD P Brown of Detroit IncForbo Movement Systems Transtex BeltingFriesen’s Inc-Conveying SolutionsGreen Rubber - Kennedy AgLewisGoetzMartin EngineeringMidwest Rubber Service & Supply CoNashville Rubber & Gasket Co IncNitta Corporation of AmericaPassaic Rubber CompanyQuality Belt Maintenance Ltd

Reichel-Korfmann Co IncREMA TIP TOP - NARubber & Accessories IncShaw Almex IndustriesSparks Belting CompanyUniversal Belting ResourceVeyance Technologies IncVoss Belting & Specialty Company

Emerald Level(Companies who have cumulatively contributed between $5,000-7,499)Advanced Flexible Composites IncFenner Dunlop AmericasHabasit America

Diamond Level(Companies who have cumulatively contributed over $7,500)Chiorino IncDerco B VFlexcoIndustrial Mining Supply Company Inc Jerry Bros Industries Inc

You Could Win $250 in Land’s End CreditSimply by Using NIBA’s New “Proud Member” Logo

By Craig Lemonds, 2013 Marketing Committee, Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp

To help boost the visibility of NIBA’s new look, please add the “Proud Member” logo to your company’s web site and promotion-

al materials...including your own business cards!

Provide a screen shot showing that you’ve posted the logo (and link: www.niba.org), or samples of printed materials with the new logo to the NIBA office in the month of December and your com-pany will be entered into a drawing for a prize of $250 in Land’s End credit!

We look forward to seeing how you use the new logo, and share with the world your involvement with this great organization.

Download the Proud Member Logo at niba.org/proudmember

Thank you to these companies for their contribution to the NIBA Scholarship Fund.

Time is running

out!

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NIBA’s new and improved Key Principles & Best Practices of Lightweight Belting course offers em-ployees new to your organization or less experi-

enced in lightweight belting the opportunity to become acclimated with fundamental principles and essential techniques in a focused, two-day classroom setting.

Upon completion of this class, attendees will have a practi-cal understanding of lightweight belting. They will learn the composition and general manufacturing process of the belts. They will be exposed to assorted fabrications which enhance the value and functionality of the product. Instruc-tors will present key features and benefits of the various styles of lightweight belting, discuss common industry stan-dards, as well as offer tips on trouble shooting, belt tracking and how to avoid common and costly failures in the field. Attendees will also have the opportunity for ample Q&A with top industry professionals.

NIBA training courses educate and add real world value for those who are in the business of providing solutions to operational problems on conveyors. By combining knowledge of lightweight belting, explaining features and benefits of the products, conveyor system design attributes and requirements, as well as trouble shooting skills, this valuable learning opportunity is great as an introduction to the industry or a refresher course to an industry veteran. Classroom interaction among participants enhances learn-ing opportunities and provides attendees with valuable industry relationships. Our course provides an interactive format with hands-on learning and demonstrations, as well as immediate answers to questions. Make plans now to attend this dynamic, interactive seminar, but hurry, space is limited.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26, 2014 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Definition of Lightweight Belt• What makes up a conveyor belt• Fabrics• Covers• Thermoplastic vs. Thermoset• Profiles• Additives• Key Info on Data Sheets• Standards• Accessories (Custom Fabrications)• Splicing• Common Industries Using These Types• Compounds• Other Lightweight Belt Types• Other Topics

Course Content:

Bert Flieger, Habasit America; Gregg Hanson, BDI Belting Network; Kip Kerby, Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp; Todd Miller, Beltservice Corporation and Mike Vanden Akker, Sparks Belting Company

Key Principles & Best Practices of Lightweight BeltingMarch 25-26, 2014

Atlanta, GA

REGISTER TODAY!

Register Today!http://niba.org/events/technical-semi-nars/key-principles-and-best-practices-

of-lightweight-belting/

http://niba.org/events/technical-seminars/key-principles-and-best-practices-of-lightweight-belting/

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Past NIBA Presidents in attendance at the 2013 Annual Convention at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio, TX pictured from left to right: Tom Richardson, Ray Borup, Bruce Diele-

man, Michael Labbé, Jackie Robb-Britt, Don Garner, Frank Klaene, René Morf.

NIBA Past Presidents

Vulcanized and Mechanical Heavyweight Splice Training

April 8-10, 2014 Atlanta, GA

Over three days, participants will be empowered to make the correct splicing choice as well as gain valuable installation knowledge through this hands-on, interactive seminar. Sales personnel will gain equity with their accounts. Belt shop techni-cians will gain value with their service. And opera-tors will prolong belt life and minimize mainte-nance concerns.

Instructors: Mike Cremeens, Almex Group; Dick McConnell, Flexco; Dell Gutknecht, Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc; George Houston, Richwood and Wes Tyre, Almex Group.

Seminar Location Shaw Almex

5051 Snapfinger Woods Drive Decatur, GA 30031

Seminar Lodging Courtyard By Marriott Atlanta Decatur

130 Clairemont Avenue Decatur, GA 30030

Call direct: 404-371-0204

Rates: $139/night single/doubleRegister today: http://niba.org/events/technical-seminars/heavyweight-splice-training/

Ken Engelsmann

Vice President/Sales &

Marketing Beltservice Corporation

MARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIR

NIBA-The Belting Association Board of Directors for 2014OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Tom Wujek EVP/COO

Flexco

Joe Haen Rubber

Products Manager Kaman

Industrial Technologies

Laura Hoggan Sales Manager

Rubber & Plastics Inc

Brian H Schachner President Vaughn Belting

Company Inc

Glenn Siemer President Accurate

Industrial Inc

Bo Fisher Vice President of Sales/North

America Maxi-Lift Inc

Bill Hornsby Director - Technical Services &

Development Habasit America

Mike Cremeens

Vice President Business

Development Shaw Almex

Industries

John Grasmeyer

VP of Operations

Sparks Belting Company

Doug Turk President Midwest Rubber

Service & Supply Co

Scott Phillips Operations Manager

Global Belting Technologies

1st VICE PRESIDENT

John Shelton President

Belt Power LLC

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

Tom Pientok President & CEO

Apache Inc

TREASURER

Jim Hill General Manager Veyance

Technologies Inc

IMMEDIATE PAST

PRESIDENT

John P Green Vice President Green Rubber - Kennedy Ag

DISTRIBUTOR DIRECTORS

MANUFACTURER DIRECTORS

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CHAIR

PRODUCTS & SERVICES COMMITTEE CHAIR

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR

Most Board of Directors photos are courtesy of René Morf



EDUCATION/TECHNICAL COMMITTEEMike Cremeens, Chair Shaw Almex Industries

Jessica Burgess Stroup & Son Ltd

Stephenie Davis BMG Conveyor Services of Florida Inc

Bert Flieger Habasit America

Doug Gilg Veyance Technologies Inc

Dell A Gutknecht Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc

Gregg Hanson BDI Belt Network

George Houston Richwood

Kip Kerby Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp

Dick McConnell Flexco

Todd Miller Beltservice Corporation

Scott Phillips Global Belting Technologies

Don Sublett Fenner Dunlop Americas

Mike VandenAkker Sparks Belting Company

MARKETING COMMITTEEKen Engelsmann, Chair Beltservice Corporation

Mike Francis Dunham Rubber & Belting Corporation

Paul Hirschmann Habasit America

Laura Hoggan Rubber & Plastics Inc

Craig Lemonds Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp

Roger Pelat Belterra Corporation

Jackie Robb Britt Rubber & Accessories Inc

Travis Wilson Belt Power LLC

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEDoug Turk, Chair Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Co

Connor Deering Apache Inc

Mark Featherston DEECO Rubber Co Inc

Bill Hornsby Habasit America

Frank Hyclak Veyance Technologies Inc

Glenn Siemer Accurate Industrial Inc

Gene Torres Chiorino Inc

Wes Tyre Shaw Almex Industries

Chip Winiarski Flexco

PROGRAM COMMITTEETom Pientok Apache Inc

Steve Cook Luff Industries Ltd

Joe Haen Kaman Industrial Technologies

Jim Hill Veyance Technologies Inc

Casey E Hutchinson Empire Rubber & Supply Company

Jeff Leach Passaic Rubber Company

Linda Saunders Canadian Bearings Ltd

Vernon Smith Universal Belting Resource

Mike Stein Flexco

PRODUCTS & SERVICES COMMITTEEBo Fisher Maxi-Lift Inc

Rich Holderman LewisGoetz

Mark A Jadwin Midwest Industrial Rubber Inc

Steve Maddux, Sr Knoxville Rubber & Gasket Co

Beth Miller Flexco

René Morf VIS USA LLC

Jonathan Morgan Forbo Siegling LLC

Rohan Christian Prabhakar International Rubber Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Brian H Schachner Vaughn Belting Company Inc

John Grasmeyer Sparks Belting Company

NIBA 2014 Committee MembersThank you to the following members who have volunteered to serve on one of NIBA’s standing committees in 2014.

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Three WaysTo Train

Lightweight Basics Training

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in house...

online...

NIBA training courses educate and add real world value for those who are in the business of providing solutions to operational problems on conveyors. Available for in house training in DVD format, the course can be used to instruct new employees or as a refresher for industry veterans.

Train online for easy access to courses that can be effortlessly shared throughout your company and across multiple locations. Buy one, two, or all three segments of our most up-to-date materials, and have continuous access to any updates. Additionally, all participants who complete the online course will receive a certificate of completion.

NIBA –The Belting Association • 6737 W Washington St, Suite 1300 • Milwaukee, WI 53214

Phone: 414-389-8606 • Fax: 414-276-7704 • E-Mail: [email protected]

live...In-person trainings are offered once a year at convenient locations around the country. Our live course provides an interactive format with hands-on learning and immediate answers to questions. Participants experience real world situations with on-site visits and demonstrations.3

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#14 *3T: Track, Train, Troubleshoot for Heavyweight Belting (3 DVD set-2011) x $650 =#15 *Lightweight Basics (3 DVD set-2012) x $650 =

#16 *Lightweight Training CD (2006) - choose language: ___English ___Spanish x $125 =#17 *Heavyweight Training CD (2006) - choose language: ___English ___Spanish x $125 =#18 SPECIAL COMBO DEAL! Both Lightweight & Heavyweight Training CDs above x $199 =

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