Belt Line

12 2015

Vol. 14 Issue 5

A Publication of NIBA The Belting Association

Distributor/Fabricator Members NOW IN EXPO!

By Scott Holquist, 2015 Program Committee, LewisGoetz

Strategic Planning Initiative Evaluate the potential for

opening up the Expo beyond just manufacturers

ased on the Strategic Planning initiative and previous

member request, the Program Committee is pleased
to present a new opportunity to include qualified
Distributor/Fabricators (D/F) in the Convention Expo.
Traditionally, the Expo guidelines limited the ability to
exhibit to only Belting Manufacturers and to Component
Manufacturers as follows:

Display Guidelines
Per the description of your membership classification,only
products manufactured by your companycan be displayed.
Products purchased from othermanufacturers cannot be
displayed.
Belting Manufacturer
A substantial portion of its business activity isthe
manufacture of conveyor and flat powertransmission
belting for sale primarily todistributor/fabricators.
Component Manufacturer
Is engaged in the manufacture of material,
parts,machinery, or equipment that comes in
enhances/changes belt, for sale primarily to
distributor/fabricators.

The Program Committee was asked to consider adding

qualified D/F as a third classification. After debate and
review, the Committee approached the Board of Directors
with a proposal to expand the guidelines. Included in this
proposal is the definition for the new D/F classification
and a structured evaluation process whereby D/Fs would
validate that 65% of their products sales are to distribution.
NIBAs Association Management Firm (Svinicki Association
Management, Inc.) will act as the third party which will
review the confidential information submitted by each D/F
wishing to exhibit. The new text to define the D/F category
in the display guidelines would be as follows:
Distributor/Fabricator
Products which the majority of the total sales of that
product is sold to distributors can be displayed.
In Indianapolis in 2016, we will begin a two-year trial period
to include D/Fs in the Convention Expo. The exhibit area
is large, and will provide adequate space to accommodate
the expected additional demand. For reference, there were
87 booth spaces in 2015. Indy will provide room for 112
spaces.
More information and detailed instructions on how to qualify
will be online in 2016, and Expo materials will be distributed
in March instead of May to allow additional time to qualify.
This is a great opportunity for NIBA members, and we look
forward to a record showing in 2016 in Indy!

What You Need

to Know About
Thermoplastic
Cleats

Go for the Gold

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Letter from the President

s 2015 winds down, it offers the opportunity to pause and reflect on the year
and all which it offered to each of us. I live in Atlanta, Georgia where there
was a sports writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Furman Bisher, who
passed away in 2012. Mr. Bisher would pen an article each Thanksgiving on what
he was thankful for each year. This was something I looked forward to reading each
Thanksgiving morning as the family was together preparing for a great feast and time
together. I would like to share with you what I am thankful for.
Im thankful for having an organization
which allows its members to congregate
each year at beautiful locations and
enjoy each others company.

John Shelton,
2015 NIBA President

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Executive Director........ Jennifer Rzepka, CAE
Account Coordinators......Sandy Carlson-Kaye
Haley Rykowski
Graphic Designer.................... Dan Dudzinski
Digital Media Coordinator.......Christine Piela

Editing of all member submissions for

inclusion in the Belt Line is a NIBA Board of
Directors requirement. Generally, comments
regarding quality, value, cost, etc., will be
deleted.

Im thankful to be able to listen and learn

from Keynote speakers each year at the
Annual NIBA Convention, especially this
year. Thanks Joe Thiesmann.

Im thankful for the Golf Chairperson

who has to arrange the pairings for the
tournament.
Im thankful for the many volunteers who
devote their time and resources to see
that the association is run properly.
Im thankful for the training opportunities
offered within NIBA.

Im thankful to be working for a company that allows me to volunteer my time

and resources for NIBA.

Im thankful for the photos taken each

year at the convention and other events.

Im thankful for the Open Bar at the

opening night dinner.

Im thankful that NIBA offers a scholarship program to allow others to advance

their knowledge to serve others.

Im thankful for the Members of NIBA allowing me to serve as President in 2015

and to participate within leading this fine
organization.

Im thankful for SAMI, Jennifer, Sandy,

Haley and the others who support NIBA
with their hard work and creative efforts.

Im thankful for Instagram, Twitter, FaceBook and the Social Media which allows
us to stay in touch between conventions,
committee meetings and board meetings.

Im thankful for my family, Ingrid, Clark

and Patrick for supporting and loving me
through out this journey as President of
NIBA.

Im thankful to the NIBA Board of Directors who guide our organization with
integrity and strength.

Im thankful Tom Pientok is President in

2016, all the best!

Im thankful to know so many people

within the belting industry and for the
friendships formed throughout the many
years.

And most of all, Im thankful for you, the members, who support and participate
within NIBA to make it what it is today; a tremendous resource within the belting
industry, worldwide. I wish each of you a safe, happy holiday season and a Happy
New Year.
Sincerely,

John Shelton
NIBA President 2015
Belt Power LLC

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What You Need to Know About Thermoplastic Cleats

By Gregg Hanson, 2015 Education/Technical Committee, Apache Inc

lights, paddles, and pushers are all different names for

cleats on a conveyor belt. Cleats are upright profiles
attached to the top surface of belts to increase load
capacity on incline systems.

generated internally as the HF excites/heats the molecules in

the cleat and belt. Stronger bonds and intricate cleat patterns
are possible using this method. Special, custom tooling is
often required for HF welding.

Belt cleats come in different sizes, shapes, colors, and

compounds. Generally, the cleat must be made of the same
compound as the belt in order to achieve a good bond
for long service life. There are two broad categories of
compounds rubber and thermoplastic. In this article we
are talking about thermoplastic cleats.

Cold Bond: This is simply cementing the cleat to the belt.

While a tried and true method, cold bonding is the last
option we recommend. Its used only when the cleat layout
pattern cannot be produced using either welding method.

In the belting world, PVCs, RMVs, and urethanes comprise

the majority of thermoplastics used. These compounds, when
precisely heated, will melt and then fuse together as they
cool. When properly done, these two heated surfaces will
become as one. This is how cleats on most lightweight belts
are bonded.

Cleat Styles
T-Cleats: These have a broad base, and are
at a 90 degree to the belt surface. Heights
range from 1/2 to 4 tall. Usually these are
a PVC compound.

Types of Bonding
C-Cleats: Also known as a scoop cleat,
this is the same as a T-cleat except the
cleat is bent over to 65 degrees from belt
surface. This cleat is available up to 3 high.

Thermal Welding: With this method hot air is forced

against the cleat and belt, and pressure is applied to ensure
100% bonding a simple procedure performed on very
sophisticated machinery. This method is the fastest, most
economical bonding technique, and is used whenever
feasible.
HF Welding: High Frequency (HF) welding is also known
as Radio Frequency (RF) welding. This method also fuses
the cleats to the belt by heating them, however the heat is

Lug Cleats: A lug cleat is a common term

to describe a square cross section or when
using a V-guide as a cleat. Most sizes are
available in PVC and urethane.

2015 NIBA
Membership

Thin Line and Footless Cleats: Designed

for small pulley conveyors, these cleats
are generally only available in urethane
and use the HF welding method. Although
thinner than PVC T-cleats, these cleats are
very durable and cut resistant. Thin line and
foot less cleats are available in white, black,
blue, beige, green, and clear depending on
style/size of cleat required.

279 Members
150 Distributor/Fabricator
114 Manufacturer
15 Affiliate
Down 2.11% from this point last year.

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Modifications
Cleats can be modified by indenting,
making cutouts/notches, or tapering the
ends. There is no standard cleat pattern.
Every cleated belt is a custom design driven
by the requirements of the conveyor system.

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Reminder! Donate to the NIBA

2015 Scholarship Funds with
Your Annual NIBA Dues

By Beth Miller, 2015 Products &

Services Committee, Flexco

hrough generous member donations, NIBA was able

to award 18 scholarships to college students of NIBA
members in 2015. This is a huge member benefit
for your employees and their families. As you fill out your
2016 NIBA membership paperwork, dont forget to donate
to the scholarship fund. Your contribution will count
toward the Annual Go For The Gold and Cumulative Gem
Level designation, per the below requirements:
Designation

Amount

Annual Contributions
Go For The Gold: Bronze

$399 or below

Go For The Gold: Silver

$400-799

Go For The Gold: Gold

$800 and above

Cumulative Contributions
Presidents Club

$1,500 and above

Gem Level: Ruby

$2,500-4,999

Gem Level: Emerald

$5,000-7,499

Gem Level: Diamond

$7,500 and above

NIBA Presidents Club Welcomes

Four New
Members
Colmar Belting Company Inc
Fenner Drives Inc
Ram Belting Company Inc
San Antonio Belting &
Pulley Co Inc
They were honored at the Annual
Convention for donating a cumulative total
of $1,500 each to the NIBA Scholarship
Fund. Presidents Club members are noted in
the NIBA Membership Directory each year
as well as on the Presidents Club plaques on
display at the Convention each year.

NIBA Past Presidents

Past NIBA Presidents in attendance at the 2015 Annual Convention at the Renaissance Indian Wells in
Palm Springs posed with Keynote Speaker Joe Theismann. Pictured from left to right: Tom Richardson,
Micheal Labb, Wayne Hoffman, Jackie Robb Britt, Keynote Speaker Joe Theismann, Don Garner, Bruce
Dieleman, Ted Lushch, John P. Green and Ren Morf.

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Annual Go for the Gold!

See page 9 for a cumulative list

of companies at each Gem level.

Thank you to these companies for their contributions to the NIBA Scholarship Fund in 2015

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

(Contribution of $800 or more in 2015)

(Contribution of $399 or below in 2015)

Advanced Flexible Composites Inc (AFC)

AFM Industries
All-State Belting LLC
American Biltrite
Apache Inc
Belt Power LLC
Chiorino Inc
Colmar Belting Company Inc
ContiTech - NAFTA
Fenner Drives Inc
Flexco
Forbo Siegling LLC
Green Rubber - Kennedy Ag
Habasit America
Industrial Supply Solutions Inc
LewisGoetz
Martin Engineering
Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co Inc
Nitta Corporation of America
Quality Belt Maintenance Ltd (QBM)
Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc
RGA - Rubber & Gasket Co of America
San Antonio Belting & Pulley Co Inc
Shanghai YongLi Belting Co Ltd
Shaw Almex Industries
Uniband USA

Aarubco Rubber Co
AccuPad Inc
AirBoss Engineered Product Inc
American Eagle Manufacturing LLC
Ammeraal Beltech Inc
Applied Industrial Technologies
Applied Power Products Inc
ASGCO - Complete Conveyor Solutions
Ashmus Belting Inc
Bailey-Parks Urethane Inc
Baldwin Supply Company
BDI Belt Network
Belt Tech Industrial Inc
Belterra Corporation
Belting BVBA
Benetech
Blair Rubber Company
BMG Conveyor Services of Florida Inc
BRECOflex CO LLC
Brendma (Australia) Pty Ltd
Bullitt County Belting & Supply
C B M srl
Canadian Bearings Ltd
CBT
Chemi-Flex
Chemprene Inc
Conveyor Belt Service Inc
D E Shipp Belting Company
Derco B V
Duecker Rubber Service
Dunham Rubber & Belting Corporation
Elastotec P/L
Empire Rubber & Supply Company
Epperson & Company
Equipment & Supply (W.I) Ltd
Esbelt SA
Fenner Dunlop Engineered Conveyor
Solutions
Flujotecnia Ecologica SA de CV
Forbo Movement Systems Transtex
Belting
Forech India Ltd
Friesens Inc-Conveying Solutions
Gates Mectrol Corp
GRT Rubber Technologies
IBT Industrial Solutions
Industrial Rubber Specialties Inc
International Rubber Tech Pvt. Ltd.
Interroll Corporation
J A Emilius Sons Inc

Silver Sponsors
(Contribution between $400-$799 in 2015)

Accurate Industrial Inc

BEHA Innovation GmbH
Beltservice Corporation
F. N. Sheppard & Co
Fabricated Extrusion Company, LLC
Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp
ICE-Trade sa International Conveyor
Equipment & Trading
Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Co
Motion Industries Inc
Passaic Rubber Company
Power & Rubber Supply
Sparks Belting Company
Universal Belting Resource
Voss Belting & Specialty Company
WAGENER Schwelm GmbH & Co

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Bronze Sponsors continued

J B Industrial Sales Inc

Jerry Bros Industries Inc
JTE Machine Systems, Inc
Kaman Industrial Technologies
Knoxville Rubber & Gasket Co
Konus Konex
Marubeni America Corporation
Maxi-Lift Inc
McLeod Belting Co Inc
Megadyne Group Companies
Metso Minerals
Midwest Industrial Rubber Inc
Mol Belting Systems
Mulhern Belting Inc
Newtech Trans (India) Pvt Ltd
NGB Technologies for Industry &
Conveying Ltd
Nike IHM
NILOS GmbH & Co KG
Novex Inc
Oriental Rubber Industries P Ltd
Pacific Belting Inc
Pooley Inc
Precision Pulley and Idler
Price Rubber Corp
Qingdao Huaxia Rubber Industry Co.,
Ltd.
R/W Connection Inc
Ram Belting Company Inc
Regional Conveyor Services Inc
REMA TIP TOP - NA
Rematech-Division Bremo Inc
Richmond Supply Co & Rubber Div
Richwood
Rubber & Accessories Inc
Rubber & Plastics Inc
Rulmeca Corporation
Sampla Belting s r l
Shingle Belting Company
SIT Indeva
Snake River Supply Inc
Splawn Belting Inc
Stroup & Son Ltd
Thaman Rubber Company
Transforce Beltal Inc
Vaughn Belting Company Inc
VIS USA LLC
Westech Group Ltd
Western Belting Ltd

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Thank You to these companies for their

Gold Sponsor support of the NIBA Scholarship Fund in 2015

Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co Inc

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MEMBER TO MEMBER

In Memorium

Newsworthy Items

Gary Bert Hansen, Age 57 of Bloomington, passed away

from lung cancer on September 29, 2015 with his loving wife
Lois Norrgard and family members by his side. Gary loved
life and lived it to the fullest. He maintained close friendships
from elementary school through his entire working career. He
was employed by Baldwin Supply of Mpls for the last 21 years
and enjoyed his work family and his customers. Gary had a
great sense of humor and was always quick with a laugh and
a joke. His passion for the outdoors included hunting, fishing
and golf. He will be remembered for his integrity and strong
love and dedication to family and friends. Preceded in death by
his mother Geneva Dolly Hansen. He is survived by his wife
Lois, his father Bertin Hansen, sisters Diane Swanson (Joel) and
Linda Hansen Melena, nephews Travis and Brock Swanson,
numerous cousins, in-laws and his hunting dog Chance. Gary
will be dearly missed by his family and many good friends. A
celebration of his life will be held at Emmaus Free Lutheran
Church, 8443 2nd Ave. So., Bloomington, on Wed., Oct 7th at
11 AM. Visitation Tues., Oct 6 from 6-8 PM as well as one hour
prior to service. Memorials preferred to Lung Cancer Research
Foundation.

Flexco recently announced that it is now manufacturing

its urethane belt cleaner blades at its Grand Rapids, Mich.
location. The decision by Flexco to manufacture its own blades
allows the product development and engineering departments
to have full control of the quality of the blades. The ability to
manufacture urethane also gives Flexco the opportunity to
generate new, innovative products.

William Bill Cooper Levensalor, age 71, passed away at

his home in Cumming, GA, surrounded by his family on
November, 16th. He was born on August 26th, 1944 in
Springfield, MA to Kenneth and Elizabeth Levensalor. He
spent his formative years in Cromwell, CT. Bill joined the
army in 1968 and was awarded the Bronze Star in Vietnam
before his honorable discharge in 1969. Upon his return
from the war, Bill returned to Alfred University where he
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and met his future
wife. On December 4th, 1971, he married Maureen Rita
Swanick. After college, Bill worked in the industrial belting
arena and eventually started Belt Corporation of America in
1985 in Cumming, GA. He devoted 30 years to building a
reputable, state of the art manufacturing business. He was a
respected member of the business community and a leader
in the industrial belting world. Bill coached his three sons in
soccer over a span of 25 years and was a co-founder of Forsyth
Countys first soccer association, The Forsyth Rowdies. He
was also active in the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber
of Commerce serving on the Board of Directors. Bill also
served on the Athletic Committee of Lakeview Academy in
Gainesville, GA. Bill served on a Lanier Tech Business Advisory
Board. He is currently a member of Rotary International.
He is survived by his beloved wife Maureen, sons, Randy of
Boulder, CO, Adam and wife Stefanie of Norfolk, VA and Alex
of Atlanta, GA. He has three granddaughters who he adored.
His sister Martha Ann Field of Auburn, ME survives him. A
memorial service will be held at Deer Creek Presbyterian
Church 7620 Lanier Dr Cumming, GA 30041. For memorial
donations please see http://leves.net.

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Flexco recently announced dates for their 2016 BCP and LightDuty Product Training Schools. Go to www.flexco.com for
more information.
In January, Flexco will be exhibiting at IPPE 2016 (Booth 7476)
in Atlanta, GA and KMOT Ag Expo (Booth 9) in Minot, ND.
All-State Belting, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition
of Houston, Texas based Duecker Rubber Service, as of
November 25th, 2015. This facility will be operated as:
Duecker Rubber Service, a division of All-State Belting, LLC.
The Duecker family had owned and operated in the Houston
area since 1957. The previous owners; Bill, Robert, and Paul
(Duecker) stay on in management roles, and all support
personnel and Service Technicians stay on as well. Duecker
Rubber Service is a Full Service; distributor, fabricator, and
installer, of heavy duty conveyor belting. Since 2012, when
Marubeni Group acquired All-State Belting, there has been
a strategic initiative toward providing our customers with
more comprehensive services. This new All-State location
is another step toward providing our customers with total
conveyor solutions and services. The acquisition of this Full
Service operation comes on the heels of All-State adding Full
Service heavy duty installation capabilities to our Columbus,
Ohio operation, in March of 2015. This strategic initiative will
continue with the addition of more Full Service locations in
the future.
Lewis-Goetz is celebrating its 80th anniversary in Pittsburgh.
Todays company is significantly larger and more diverse than
the Ft. Pitt Boulevard storefront founded by Ben Gooding, Sr.
on Dec. 11, 1935. Goodings Boston Woven Hose & Rubber
Company started as a hose company and by the early 1950s
was known as Gooding Rubber Company. With more than
1,200 employees, Lewis-Goetz posted sales of $435 million in
2014. Lewis-Goetz serves many industries including mining,
steel, refineries, chemical and power generation with numerous
industry-leading customers. As the companys largest location,
the Pittsburgh division provides best-practice coverage across
North America. The Pittsburgh location features in-depth gasket
fabrication capabilities with a flash cutter machine and 2D
scanner, industrial and hydraulic hose production shops, metal
hose welding area, and an extensive heavyweight conveyor
belt inventory with service and production capabilities. LewisGoetz and ERIKS North America headquarters are now located
in Mt. Lebanon, a Pittsburgh suburb. The focus on growing
through acquisitions and organic growth by providing superior

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MEMBER TO MEMBER
customer service remains a core part of the companys DNA.
Effective today, Motion Industries, Inc. a wholly owned
subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has entered into a
definitive agreement whereby Motion Industries has agreed to
acquire Moss Rubber and Equipment Corporation. Execution
of the transaction is expected to take place immediately. Moss
Rubber and Equipment has been a leading supplier of quality
industrial rubber products since 1965. Moss specializes in hose
and rubber products for the petroleum, construction, mining,
manufacturing, transportation and agricultural industries
throughout northern California. Moss services customers from
two locations, South San Francisco and Benicia, California.

New Equipment
Reichel-Korfmann Company, Inc. (a.k.a. RK Rubber), a 116
year old rubber fabrication facility is proud of its new babythe
ALMEX heavyweight UBR press. The sectional vulcanizing press
is one of the most advanced vulcanizers in the world, featuring
the High Tensile Restraint (HTR) system. RK Rubber continues
to see growth in fabricated rubber products and services due
to excellent customer relationships. They have both long term
clients and have seen an uptick in new business.

New Facilities

WAGENER Schwelm is pleased to announce that they are setting

up an office in the United States in order to better serve their
North American customers. The new facility will be located
in Kentucky. Gary Anderson will be the managing director for
the North American operations. Mr. Anderson has an extensive
knowledge of the conveyor belting business and will be
providing technical support to our North American customers.
American Eagle Manufacturing is pleased to announce Matt
Morrison as Northeast Territory
Manager for the US and Eastern
Canada. His work experience
includes 24 years experience sales
and service of conveyors, extensive
background with Coal, Aggregate,
Steel, Foundries, Power Generation,
Wastewater Treatment, Pulp,
Recycling and Cement, experienced
in 24/7/365 operations which handle
Matt Morrison
as much as 6000 tons per hour!,
specialized in fugitive material management in load zones,
transfer points and carry-back and Part 46, TWIC certified in
MSHA regulations covering site specific hazard training for
members of the sand, gravel, and crushed stone industry. Matt
looks forward to growing long-standing relationships with
American Eagle distributors and helping them grow sales.

LewisGoetz has opened a new distribution, production and

service center in Salt Lake City, underscoring the companys
commitment to exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
With more than 40 employees, the campus is designed to help
customers achieve peace of mind by meeting their needs and
resolving pain points. The service center brings three LewisGoetz category leaders, Valley Rubber and Gasket, Evco House
of Hose, and Advanced Sealing, together on one campus. The
campus is comprised of two facilities: a 53,000 square-foot
facility with 24 employees; and a 56,000 square-foot building
with 17 employees. Operations between the two buildings
include a distribution center, metal hose shop, laser engraving
station, custom hose fabrication, large- and small-bore hose
fabrication, hydrostatic testing, over-the-counter sales, gasket
manufacturing, and an industrial sew shop.

New Products

Mulhern Belting is excited to announce the opening of a new

facility in Kansas City, MO. This will be our 5th complete
stocking and fabrication production plant. We will be in full
operation February 1st.

Oak Tanned Flat & Round Leather Belting

New Personnel
Michael P. Flannery has accepted the position of IBTs President
and CEO effective November 10, 2015. Mike comes to us with
a manufacturing background outside of our industry and has
worked through distribution for most of his professional career.
Mike and his wife currently reside in Michigan but are originally
from a town just outside of Chicago, Illinois.

Behabelt USA has introduced a new Twin 3L belt for use on

spreading machines for granola bars. This is a very hard beige
PU95A belt material that resists the granola from sticking and
is easier to clean. Since it is made of a hard urethane, it can be
butt spliced with a hot paddle or our RS02 friction welder.
Divya Beltech, Inc. would like to announce the following
products:
Nylon Core Die-Cutting Belt (up to 2300mm wide!)
Nylon Core Rubber & Leather Flat Belting
Folder Gluer Belts & Machine Tapes
Solid Woven Cotton Belting (up to 48 wide!) [IN STOCK]
Flexco HD Electric Belt Cutters (EBC/CEBC) are now available
with the new rail system installed on the tool at no additional
cost. The new rail system permits the belt cutter to remain
upright when unassisted. Retrofit rail kits are also available for
customers interested in upgrading previously purchased cutters.
Loop knives designed to quickly and safely remove flash waste
and excess material from molded or extruded rubber and plastic
parts have been introduced by Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions.
Hyde IBS Loop Knives are manufactured with durable highcarbon steel blades for longer-term edge sharpness and long-life
Member to Member News continued on page 16

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2015 Gem Levels

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

Ruby Level

Diamond Level

AccuPad Inc
AFM Industries
All-State Belting LLC
American Biltrite
Apache Inc
Atlanta Belting Company Inc
BEHA Innovation GmbH
Belt Corporation of America Inc
Beltservice Corporation
Conveyor Accessories Inc
D P Brown of Detroit Inc
F. N. Sheppard & Co
Forbo Movement Systems Transtex Belting
Forbo Siegling LLC
Friesens Inc-Conveying Solutions
Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp
Industrial Supply Solutions Inc
Knoxville Rubber & Gasket Co
Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Co
NILOS GmbH & Co KG
Passaic Rubber Company
Quality Belt Maintenance Ltd (QBM)
REMA TIP TOP - NA
RGA - Rubber & Gasket Co of America
Rubber & Accessories Inc
Shanghai YongLi Belting Co Ltd
Sparks Belting Company
Universal Belting Resource
Vaughn Belting Company Inc
Voss Belting & Specialty Company
William Goodyear Company

(Companies who have cumulatively contributed over $7,500)

Industrial Mining Supply Company Inc

ContiTech - NAFTA
Derco B V
Flexco
Chiorino Inc
Jerry Bros Industries Inc

Emerald Level
(Companies who have cumulatively contributed between $5,000 - $7,499)

Belt Power LLC

Green Rubber - Kennedy Ag
Nitta Corporation of America
Fenner Dunlop Engineered Conveyor Solutions
Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc
Blair Rubber Company
LewisGoetz
Nashville Rubber & Gasket Co Inc
Martin Engineering
Shaw Almex Industries
Habasit America
Advanced Flexible
Composites Inc (AFC)

(Companies who have cumulatively contributed between $2,500 - $4,999

Want More Convention Photos?

2015 Convention Photos with Joe Theismann
are now online at:
Photos by NIBA Historian Ren Morf.

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2015 Ren Morf

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NIBA-The Belting Association Board of Directors for 2016

OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DISTRIBUTOR DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT
Tom Pientok
President &
CEO
Apache Inc

FIRST VICE
PRESIDENT
Vernon Smith
President
Universal
Belting
Resource

SECOND
VICE
PRESIDENT

Terri Boyle
Sales Engineer
AccuPad Inc

Mike Francis
Sales Manager
Dunham
Rubber
& Belting
Corporation

Dell
Gutknecht
General
Manager
ReichelKorfmann Co
Inc

Rich
Holderman
Business
Development South Area
LewisGoetz

MANUFACTURER DIRECTORS
Bo Fisher
Vice President
of Sales/North
America
Maxi-Lift Inc

Bill Hornsby
Global Product
Manager
Habasit America

Rohan
Christian
Prabhakar
Director
International
Rubber Tech
Pvt. Ltd.

Michael VandenAkker
Product ManagerBelting
Sparks Belting
Company

TREASURER
Brian
Schachner
President
Vaughn Belting
Company Inc

IMMEDIATE
PAST
PRESIDENT
John Shelton
President
Belt Power LLC

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL
COMMITTEE CHAIR

Jonathan
Morgan
Applications
Engineering
Manager
Forbo Siegling
LLC

MARKETING COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Ken
Engelsmann
Vice President/
Sales &
Marketing
Beltservice
Corporation

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Mike Stein
Marketing VP
Flexco

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

COMMITTEE CHAIR
Laura Hoggan
VP Sales &
Marketing
Rubber &
Plastics Inc

Most Board of Directors photos are courtesy of Ren Morf

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NIBA 2016 Committee Members

Thank you to the following members who have volunteered to serve on one of NIBAs standing committees in 2016.
EDCUATION/TECHNICAL
COMMITTEE
Jonathan Morgan, Chair
Forbo Siegling LLC
Thomas Archer
Vaughn Belting Company Inc
Stephenie Davis
BMG Conveyor Services of Florida Inc
Steve Fournier
Apache Inc
Mike Francis
Dunham Rubber & Belting
Corporation
Doug Gilg
ContiTech - NAFTA
Dell Gutknecht
Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc
Joe Haen
Beltservice Corporation
Kip Kerby
Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp
Beth Miller
Flexco
Sergio Restagno
Belterra Corporation
Jessica Stroup
Stroup & Son Ltd
Gene Torres
Chiorino Inc
Wes Tyre
Shaw Almex Industries
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Ken Engelsmann, Chair
Beltservice Corporation
Gregg Hanson
Apache Inc
Paul Hirschmann
Habasit America

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John Kroll
Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Co

Mark Jadwin
Midwest Industrial Rubber Inc

Kerry Meacham
Flexco

Jeff Leach
Passaic Rubber Company

Jackie Robb Britt

Rubber & Accessories Inc

Ren Morf
VIS USA LLC

Michael VandenAkker
Sparks Belting Company

Ana Laura Muoz Enriquez

Vysisa de CV

Travis Wilson
Belt Power LLC

Rohan Christian Prabhakar

International Rubber Tech Pvt. Ltd.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Mike Stein, Chair
Flexco

James Smith
Universal Belting Resource

Rich Holderman
LewisGoetz
Craig Lemonds
Great Lakes Belting & Supply Corp
Mandy Lushch
Jerry Bros Industries Inc
Todd Miller
Beltservice Corporation
Susan Moir
Shaw Almex Industries
Glenn Siemer
Accurate Industrial Inc
Michael Wieland
Mulhern Belting Inc
Shannon Zirkle
International Rubber Tech Pvt. Ltd.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES COMMITTEE
Laura Hoggan, Chair
Rubber & Plastics Inc

PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Bill Hornsby, Chair
Habasit America
Terri Boyle
AccuPad Inc
Paul Drechnowicz
Forbo Movement Systems Transtex
Belting
John Grasmeyer
Sparks Belting Company
Scott Holquist
LewisGoetz
Robert Labossiere
Colmar Belting Company Inc
Brian Schachner
Vaughn Belting Company Inc
Ron Schuring
Precision Pulley and Idler
Chip Winiarski
Flexco

Charles Brown
Turner Supply Company
Bo Fisher
Maxi-Lift Inc
Chris Jacobs
Power & Rubber Supply

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Early Steps in NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit Planning

s part of the early planning

steps in organizing the
NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry
Summit in 2017, members of
each association who will be on
the planning taskforce have been
invited to observe and participate
in the others annual event to get a
feel for how the style and conduct
both differ and parallel.
The NIBA delegation was
comprised of Vernon Smith of
Universal Belting Resource who
will be President of NIBA in 2017,
Brian Schachner who will be the
key planning contact since he
would be Program Chair and Tom
Wujek of Flexco who will be one of
the four additional appointed NIBA
representatives. Tom brings the
perspective of being a recent NIBA
Past President who was involved
since the time the decision was
made to hold a joint event, and
unique perspectives on the mutual
benefits of both NIBA and PTDA
as Flexco is a member of both
organizations.
NIBA and PTDA are committed
to putting together an outstanding
program pulling the best and
most valued elements from both
events with the end result being to
provide new business opportunities
for all attendees.

While the majority of events

are planned together, the need
to conduct separate association
business was recognized. Only
two events will be held separately.
Each association utilizes their first
timer session to greet their new
members, first time attendees
and other guests and orient them
to the association and the event.
The lunch and business meetings
on Friday will be held in separate
rooms so each association has
the opportunity to review their
committee and Board activities,
present awards and discuss
association specific matters.
(Naturally, the committee meetings
on Wednesday and the closing
Board meetings on Sunday will be
conducted separately as well.)
In addition to the immense
value members report receiving
from participation in the annual
Convention, the taskforce is
hopeful that members will
experience even more in this
experimental year. Providing this
out-of-the box event experience
is intended to open the door to
many new business connections
as opportunities can exist in
unexpected connections.

2017 NIBA President Vernon Smith of Universal Belting Resource

with 2017 PTDA President Tom Clawser of Brown Transmission &
Bearing.

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NIBA/PTDA Joint
Industry Summit
September 28-30, 2017
Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood
http://www.diplomatresort.com/

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Committee Meetings*

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Golf Outing
First Timer Events*
Welcome Reception
NextGen After Party

Friday, September 29, 2017

Breakfast & Welcome Presentations

Opening Keynote
Lunch & Association Business Meetings*
Workshops/Educational Sessions
Manufacturers Hospitality
Dine Around

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Fun Walk/Run & Spouse Event
MD-IDEX & Expo
Closing Event

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Board of Directors Meetings*

*Separate events, not held jointly

Pictured from left to right: Past President, Tom Wujek, Flexco;

Executive Director, Jennifer Rzepka, NIBA office; Brian Schachner,
Vaughn Belting and Vernon Smith, Universal Belting Resource.

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SAVE THE DATE

2016 Annual Convention and Expo
September 14 - 17, 2016
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Click here to book your hotel:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=14210377
Or call 1-866-704-6162
Mention you are with NIBA to receive the discounted rate.
Room rate: $195/night
The 2016 Program Committee is working hard on a great combination of Educational
Opportunities as well as a list of new and fun activities that are nearby to our excellent
urban venue at the JW Marriott which is in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

NIBA Spouses Join the

Facebook Group Just For You!

ive your feedback and stay up to

date with our NIBA Spouses &
Companions Facebook Group! Our
most recent poll asks what activities you
would most enjoy at next years Convention.
If you havent yet joined, just follow the link
below and request to be added to the group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/859802894063388/

Membership Renewals
Dear NIBA members,
You will soon be receiving your 2016 NIBA membership
renewal information in the mail. We hope that you have
found value in NIBA and will continue to be a part of
our organization. Renewals are due back to the office by
December 31, so please return yours quickly.
Dont forget that you can also renew your dues online at
www.niba.org starting now.
Please call the NIBA office if you have any questions.
Thank you,
NIBA Staff
414-389-8606
staff@niba.org

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SAVE THE DATE:

2016 Technical Seminars
Key Principles & Best Practices
of Lightweight Belting
March 15-16, 2016
Atlanta, GA
Vulcanized & Mechanical
Heavyweight Splice Training
April 4-6, 2016
Atlanta, GA
NEW!! Steel Cable Splice
Training
April 6-8, 2016
Atlanta, GA

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Interested in Hosting a Technical

Seminar at Your Facility?
NIBA currently holds 3-5 Technical Seminars annually,
and each host company is given two (2) complimentary
admissions for that event. The Education/Technical
Committee is seeking member company sites interested
in hosting future events within and outside of the US. A
detailed outline of the ideal location has been developed.
Please download and review to determine if your company
may be a viable host.
niba.org/index.php?cID=1350
If you would like to submit your company for consideration
as a host, please send an e-mail to staff@niba.org detailing
the information requested in the document and including
photos of the training/meal areas of your company and
links to recommended hotels along with input on evening
dining and entertainment ideas. The Education/Technical
Committee will review submissions to find the best fit for
each seminars needs.

Another Successful 3T Class

By Dell Gutknecht, 2015 Education/Technical Committee, Reichel-Korfmann Co Inc

he 2015 edition of 3T was held

at the Crowne Plaza-Airport in
Indianapolis. This year we had 26
people register, with a range of Industry
experience of 3 months to 28 years.
Day one was our classroom session, that
covered all the traditional topics, industry
standards, belt construction, transition
distances, load points, housekeeping,
and splice considerations.
Our Quarry visit was on day two, that
allowed all participants to see firsthand
the difference between Industry
Standards, and the real world. The site
visit always gives us talking points to
wrap up our training session.
We enjoyed having all NIBA member classifications in
attendance this year. A special thanks to the following for
investing in our association, and their employees.
Accurate Industrial, All State Belting, Applied Industrial,
Bi-State Rubber, ContiTech-NAFTA, Flexco, LewisGoetz,
Nashville Rubber & Gasket, Price Rubber, RGA-Rubber &
Gasket Co., Rapat Corporation, Transco Industries, and Van
Gorp Corporation.

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This training session received high marks, and would be

recommended to others from all in attendance.
The Staff at SAMI, always does a great job handling all the
details (food, lodging, transportation) to make this so smooth.
On behalf of NIBA , and the Edu/Tech Committee, I would like
to thank Mike Cremeens, Shaw-Almex, and Dick McConnell,
Flexco for being Instructors. It has been my privilege to assist
these industry experts the last few years.

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NIBAs Online Training Materials

Now Free To Members!

ll of NIBAs Electronic Training Materials are now

free for all members in good standing. Each member
company has their own password which can be
passed along to any employees so they can access the
training, take the quizzes and print off their completion
certificates.
In October, the main contact for each company received an
email with your companys specific password. If you are not
the main contact and would like a copy of the password
forwarded to you, simply email the office at
staff@niba.org or call 414-389-8606.

2015 Engineering Manual

Download Free at NIBA.org
The newly updated NIBA Engineering Manual
is now available for download. The manual is
available electronically and is free to all NIBA
members. Visit the NIBA website to download
your copy today.

Heavyweight
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EngineeringHM
t
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Enginean
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g Manual

Download the NIBA Proud Member Logo

The Marketing Committee encourages all members to use the
logo on their company websites, brochures and other marketing
materials. The logo usage policy may be found here:
www.niba.org/files/2413/9326/1534/NIBA_LogoUsagePolicy.pdf
For other file formats, please email the NIBA office at staff@niba.org

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UID - Register & Save!

egistration for the 2016 UID program is now

open! Be sure to register as a member of NIBA for
lower rates. For more information, go to
niba.org/niba-news/niba-news/uid/ or univid.org.
Sign up soon, as the early bird
registration ends January 6, 2016.
Rates before 1/6/2016:
Members of NIBA: $1,095.00
Non-members: $2,095.00
Rates after 1/6/2016:
Members of NIBA: $1,295.00
Non-members: $2,295.00
What is UID?
The University of Innovative Distribution is a concentrated
educational program focused on the unique needs of the
wholesale distribution industry. 2016 marks the 22nd
year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known

University of Innovative Distribution

March 6-9, 2016 Indianapolis, IN
worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored
by the leading distribution professional associations,
in cooperation with the Department of Technology
Leadership and Innovation of Purdue
University. Working together, these groups
take great pride in providing a superior
learning experience.
This was my first time at UID so I didnt
know what to expect. The result was I
was completely satisfied with the entire
experience. The sessions offered, which encompass
most job roles in our industry, were very informative and
beneficial. Additionally, the networking opportunities were
a bonus. Sharing with peers brought additional value to the
investment. The ROI was better than expected.
John Shelton
President of Belt Power, LLC
President of NIBA-The Belting Association

Member to Member News continued on page 15

when removing flash from anything coming off production lines
from bumpers to tires, and just about everything in between.
Responding to an industry need for better, easier-to-clean drum
motors for handling food products in distribution centers and
warehouses, Interrolls R&D department designed the Drum
Motor according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture
guidelines, using only first class materials approved by the
FDA. The Interroll Asynchronous Drum Motor (models 113i,
138i, 165i and 217i) has gained approval from the USDA for
compliance with guidelines for sanitary design and fabrication
of processing equipment for handling meat, poultry and dairy
products. Learn more at www.interroll.us
During the years 2005~2014, Huaxia Rubber developed
and engineered HHE energy saving steel cord conveyor belt,
save 30~40% conveyor investment, and reduce 30~40%
transportation cost. HHE belt is the innovation of conventional
ST belt and will change the history of belt manufacture and
conveyor designer.
1. 650mm width, HHE1600, 10656m, has changed the history
of China TBM tunnel conveyor.
2. 800mm width, HHE1250, 52500m, has overcome motor
power and pull force tension bottleneck in 2 sets of 12 KM
conveyor.
Regional Supply Inc would like to announce the following
products: RGA of Arkansas has purchased a 84 slitter. All
drives have VFDs for speed control, inflatable bladders, payoff
stand has lateral capability. Habasit Argentina Purchased an

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Open Throat Perf Machine 1.2 meter w/ vacuum system and

10 dies window based punching software. McLeod Belting
Greensboro purchased 110v V Guide Machine Open Throat
w/ Guide Wheels.

New Promotions
Flexco has partnered with Realtree to offer seasonal edition
Camouflage buckets. Customers who place an order for
Flexco 140C or 190C Buckets, or Flexco Rapid Loader
collated rivets between now and January 30, 2016 will receive
seasonal Flexco Camouflage Buckets along with two limitededition 2016 hard hat decals. Plus, one in every 20 buckets
receives an additional prize and theres a chance to win more.

Used Equipment For Sale

Hose/Conveyors Inc has a surplus water cool 40 Conveyor
Vulcanizing Press for sale; the pump is included. Siegling type
THP 90P; 110Volt. Can send pics if interested. Contact Jay
Adams at 651-456-0200 or j.adams@hosecon.com.
Rubber & Accessories Inc has a used 60 belt slitter for sale
custom built, 10,000 pound plus capacity: Hydraulic and
electric; 3 phase 208 amps; In storage for 4 years and was
working fine before storage; On rollers. Min bid $10,000 as is
where is.(Lakeland, FL).
Contact Jackie Robb Britt at 800-282-1734 or
Jackie@rubberandaccessories.com for pictures

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Realize your Dreams...
A Publication of NIBAThe Belting Association

Apply now for the

available NIBA scholarships:

Memorial Scholarship
(ten scholarships; $2,000 each)
Applications due March 1

Presidential Scholarship
(six scholarships; $4,000 each)
Applications due May 1

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