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Belle Banne builds brand in WA Having established a new facility in WA, ABHR speaks with Daniel Weekes and John McKimmie from Belle Banne Conveyor Products to discover more about the business’ westward growth. BELLE BANNE PRODUCTS have been successfully used in the Australian materials handling industry since the 1960s. Belle Banne products have proven themselves throughout a diverse range of industries including coal and iron ore mining, power generation, shipping terminals, hard rock and quarry applications. Belle Banne Conveyor Products (BBCP) continues this legacy. A fully Australian-owned entity, BBCP was established in 2009 to continue the supply of Belle Banne OEM products. Since this time, BBCP has undergone significant growth, recently opening a new facility in Western Australia. BBCP’s managing director Daniel Weekes said part of this growth could be attributed to the company’s product design capabilities. “Our clients are building bigger belts that run at faster speeds and achieving higher product throughput,” he said. “To support that, we continually invest into research and development to create conveyor products that can handle the increasingly demanding requirements.” “In the same vein, our customers are looking to reduce their maintenance downtime, and for safer products that reduce the risk of injury on-site.” This feedback has led to the design of several reduced-weight and maintenance friendly products, such as the BBCP Torsion Plough. The plough also uses a two-piece torsion arm that can be unbolted from the pole, significantly reducing the time it takes to replace. In addition, replacing the plough doesn’t require the use of hot works, removing a high-risk activity from routine maintenance. BBCP’s R&D has resulted in safety improvements for plant maintainers – showcased by BBCP’s new LITE range of belt cleaner poles and components. Working in conjunction with its
18 І Australian Bulk Handling Review: May/June 2022
BBCP Ultraroll is engineered in Perth and manufactured in a distinctive pink colouring.
