Business Central July 2021

| 61 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hawke’s Bay - McCain Foods McCain Foods processes and packages carrots, beans, peas and corn at its Hastings plant. Over the thirteen years that The Conveyor Belt Company has been in operation throughout the Hawke’s Bay and beyond, the company has steadfastly established a reputation for its reliable service focus matched by high quality workmanship. “We pride ourselves on service reliability and a no fuss attitude that makes us easy to work with and that has resulted in signi icant growth from repeat customers and referrals,” says company founder and Managing Director Simon Porteous. “The team make the business what it is — they just make things happen.” Based in Hastings, The Conveyor Belt Company now has over 235 customers within industry sectors that includes food and beverage processing; isheries; timber; fertiliser; port handling; OEMs and manufacturing in FMCG; rawmaterials; product movement; packaging; warehousing; agriculture; aviation; quarry and concrete plants. Concentrating on large industry within Hastings, Napier andWaipukurau, The Conveyor Belt Company frequently extends its geographic reach to Gisborne andWairoa through to Palmerston North, Levin and Pahiatua. With a teamof fourteen, The Conveyor Belt Company boasts a diverse range of skill sets that include quali ied engineers andmechanics capable of solvingmany of its customers’ production needs, while specialising in conveyors, motor and drives. The Conveyor Belt Company Delivering a full design, build, install, maintain and repair service, no project is too big or too small for Simon and his teamwho are supported with specialist equipment andmachinery. The Conveyor Belt Company o ers a full range of belting including the vulcanizing of PVC, PU, rubber transmission and modular. Motors and gearboxes include motorised drums, variable speed drives and drive couplings. Also a wide range of rubber products including rubber belts, insertion rubber, sponge, drum and drive roller laggings. “We can also do installation of rapid roller doors, PVC curtaining and swing lex doors for various applications.” “I pride myself on the support we o er our customers, servicing a wide range of applications, often working collaboratively with engineering business” says Simon. “My approach to work has always been hands-on and ensuring that the workmanship meets or exceeds the standards that are expected.” McCain Foods – Hawke’s Bay has been part of The Conveyor belt’s journey from the start with Simon and his team itting and servicing line changes, belting and rapid roller doors. Ensuring adherence with current health and safety legislation, The Conveyor Belt Company has made health and safety part of its company culture, both onsite and at its home base. Proudly supporting McCain Foods Hawkes’ Bay