Martin Engineering Expands Australia OperationsMartin Engineering Expands Australia Operations

Martin Engineering, a global leader in belt conveyor accessories and bulk flow technology, is expanding its operations in Australia to offer solutions to more customers nationwide. 

The company first entered the Australian market in 1978 and has since grown to become the country’s top bulk-handling service and solutions provider, improving production, safety, and efficiency for the mining, quarry, cement, and port sectors.

With a new manufacturing facility in Yatala on the East Coast and opening a fully staffed office in Perth on the West Coast, Martin is investing in the Australian economy. Using a “factory direct” sales, service, and equipment model, customers receive reliable product fulfillment, faster response times, and hands-on service from local experts.

“Our purpose-built space has been designed to enhance our customer service, operational capabilities, and provide a better working environment for our team,” said Bo Hu, Australia manager, Martin Engineering.  “This expansion ensures we continue delivering industry-leading solutions to our customers. We will now have full production capabilities in Australia of a wider range of products beyond our already established polyurethane parts production for cleaners and other wear parts.”

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The new Yatala facility will house Martin Engineering Australia’s headquarters in addition to 13 sales, production, and service team employees, for a central hub. Although the Yatala facility will be Australia’s primary manufacturing site, Perth will also have partial production capabilities. 

Historically, Australian equipment production at Martin Engineering focused on polyurethane belt conveyor cleaner blades. The Yatala facility expands the manufacturing capability to include a wide variety of patented equipment, all designed and engineered by Martin Engineering at the company’s Center for Innovation in Neponset, IL. 

“Our new manufacturing facility will produce bulk flow equipment and conveyor accessories,” said Hu. “These include air cannons, customized conveyor transfer points, impact cradles that protect the belt during loading, belt support cradles and idlers that ensure a smooth belt path, skirting to mitigate dust and spillage in the transition, and innovative belt alignment devices.”

Since 2020, Western Australia and its largest city, Perth, have seen double the economic growth rate compared to the rest of the country. The region is quickly emerging as an economic powerhouse for raw materials and trade. Martin Engineering is prepared to support that growth through shorter equipment lead times, a faster service response than competitors, and a greater understanding of local challenges.

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With a 14-person trained staff, a targeted manufacturing capability, and a large warehouse, the Perth branch focuses on service, maintenance, and solutions to new and existing customers. The MSTs specialize in bulk material flow on belt conveyors through belt cleaning, dust-/spillage-free conveyor transfers, belt alignment, and mitigating hopper/chute clogging using efficient air cannon designs.

“After years of experience in the Australian market, Martin Engineering understands the everyday challenges for bulk handlers and mining operators in the varying climates and extreme environments the country has to offer,” Hu added.