A Christmas Message from Hoverdale: Thank You, Season’s Greetings & Looking Ahead to the New Year
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As the year draws to a close, everyone at Hoverdale would like to take a moment to reflect on the months gone by, say thank you, and share our best wishes for the festive season ahead.

Christmas is a time for pausing, reconnecting with family and friends, and recognising the people who make our work possible. It is also an opportunity to look back on the achievements, challenges, and partnerships that have shaped the year — and to look forward with optimism to the year ahead.

A Thank You to Our Team

First and foremost, we would like to thank our Hoverdale team.

Throughout the year, our engineers, technicians, manufacturing staff, office team and support crews have demonstrated professionalism, resilience and commitment — often in demanding environments and tight timeframes. From on-site vulcanising and conveyor maintenance to design, manufacturing, logistics and customer support, every role has played a vital part in delivering the high standards our clients expect.

Many of our team work behind the scenes, but their contribution is just as important. It is their dedication, expertise and teamwork that allow Hoverdale to continue delivering reliable conveyor solutions across a wide range of industries.

We also recognise the families and loved ones who support our team throughout the year. The nature of industrial work can involve long hours, travel and challenging conditions, and that support makes a real difference. At this time of year, we hope everyone can enjoy a well-earned break, spend time together and recharge for the year ahead.

Thank You to Our Clients

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all our clients, both long-standing and new, for placing their trust in Hoverdale.

Whether we have supported you with conveyor belt vulcanising, belt cleaning systems, wear-resistant components, or bespoke engineering solutions, we genuinely appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Every project, from routine maintenance to large-scale installations, helps strengthen our experience and understanding of the industries we serve.

In a year that has continued to bring economic pressures, operational challenges and changing demands, collaboration and communication have been more important than ever. We are grateful for the strong working relationships we have built and maintained, and for the feedback and trust that allow us to continually improve our services.

Building Stronger Relationships — Old and New

One of the most rewarding parts of the past year has been the opportunity to strengthen relationships with existing clients while also welcoming new clients into the Hoverdale network.

Our focus has always been on long-term partnerships rather than short-term solutions. By understanding our clients’ operations, challenges and future goals, we aim to provide conveyor systems and services that deliver lasting value — improving uptime, safety, durability and efficiency.

As we move into the new year, we look forward to:

  • Continuing to support our existing clients with reliable service and engineering expertise
  • Expanding our work across new sectors and applications
  • Developing new partnerships built on trust, transparency and shared goals

We believe the best results are achieved when we work closely together — as partners, not just suppliers.

Reflecting on the Year Gone By

The past year has seen continued change across manufacturing, materials handling and industrial operations. Rising costs, skills shortages, sustainability targets and increasing demand for reliability have all shaped the way conveyor systems are designed, maintained and operated.

Throughout this period, Hoverdale has remained focused on:

  • Engineering-led solutions
  • High-quality workmanship
  • Durable, long-life products
  • Practical, real-world performance

These values continue to guide everything we do and will remain central to our approach in the year ahead.

Looking Ahead to the New Year

As we look forward to the new year, we are excited about what lies ahead.

The coming months will bring new projects, new challenges and new opportunities — from advancing conveyor technologies to supporting clients with increasingly complex operational demands. We remain committed to investing in innovation, skills and service excellence, ensuring Hoverdale continues to deliver solutions that our clients can rely on.

Above all, we look forward to:

  • Strengthening existing relationships
  • Building new partnerships
  • Supporting our clients’ growth and success
  • Continuing to work safely, responsibly and collaboratively

Season’s Greetings from All at Hoverdale

From everyone at Hoverdale, we would like to wish:

Our team and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Our clients and partners a restful festive season and a successful year ahead

Thank you for your continued support, trust and collaboration. We look forward to working with you in the new year and beyond.

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MATT BEVERLEY

A time served Mechanical engineer Matt’s background includes many high-profile projects within the Automotive Industry: The Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Spyker Le-Mans racing teams, Bentley, Aston Martin, and Airbus A380. This history and knowledge of complex manufacturing and engineering projects have been transferred and further developed into the bulk material handling sector. Matt has work in Europe, North America, Indonesia, and China

He joined the bulk solids and bulk handling industry in 2019 as Managing Director of Hoverdale UK Ltd and subsequently completed a Management buyout in July 2020. The business has grown yearly, increased employment, its customer base, and worldwide reputation, and disrupted the market with groundbreaking innovative technology. Since Matt took over Hoverdale, the company has filed four patents for innovation; one was granted in 2023 for a design to improve bulk handling. The success had been driven by delivering tailored solutions to the waste recycling sectors that keep material flowing out and money flowing in.

Awards Include

  • 2024 – Shapa company of the Year
  • 2024- Shapa Innovation in Technology
  • 2024- MHEA Engineer of the year
  • 2021 – MHEA Innovation of the year
  • 2021- IMechE Innovation award

Current Positions Include.

  • Group Chairman Hoverdale UK Ltd
  • President (MHEA) Material Handling Engineers Association
  • Vice Chairman: IMechE Bulk Material Handling Committee
  • Council Member: (SHAPA) Solids Handling & Particle Association
  • Member: Chartered Management Institute

Matt has been happily married to Julie for 22 years and has 4 children, 3 of which are involved within the Hoverdale group of companies. He is an RFU level 2 qualified coach and referee having been in several head coaching roles at various age groups from under 6’s to adults for his local team Nuneaton RFC. He believes in the core values that rugby teaches of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship and try’s to carry this through in his day to day business activities. He is passionate at brining the next generation of young, diverse engineers into the sector through promotion of apprenticeship scheme and further education routes.

DAVID BARTER

David is an experienced leader, with a background covering Operations, eCommerce, Finance, Compliance, HR and IT. His career spans Banking, Retail and Engineering, spending the majority of his career working for ALDI as they grew to become 4th largest supermarket in the UK, including seven years on their UK board as Managing Director of IT and eCommerce.

David joined Hoverdale’s Senior Management Team in 2023 to seek a fresh challenge in a completely different industry sector. He has applied his approach to Process Improvement, Efficiency, Customer Service and Teamwork to great effect during Hoverdale’s sustained growth.

Married to Jane, with three adult sons between them, David volunteers on the board of the Nottingham Playhouse theatre as well as his local rugby and football clubs. Any spare time he spends enjoying walks with their Golden Retriever, Buzz, who is also regularly seen in the Hoverdale office.

BEN DUCHESNE

Ben is a time serviced field service engineer in the busy waste and recycling sector, who’s career moved into to managing service teams and beyond. Originally beginning his career with a HGV repair and maintenance apprenticeship with IVECO, from there travelling and working in multiple countries moving towards waste processing shredders.

Ben joined the Hoverdale team in September 2024 seeking to apply his extensive knowledge to a new area. His values and ethics fit perfectly within the Hoverdale ethos.

He is happily married to Kristina, with 4 wonderful young children; 14, 11, 8 and 5. We the children he doesn’t get much spare time. He is a family man, who enjoys spending as much time with them as possible.