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Newly Refurbished Lumsden Grinder

At Hoverdale, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality Lumsden & Plough Grinding services, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability for our customers. To maintain our industry-leading standards, we have refurbished our grinding machine, further enhancing its capabilities and performance. As the only company able to offer stainless steel Lumsden grinding, we provide a service […]

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Hoverdale’s Remarkable Growth and Strategic Expansion in 2024

In the dynamic landscape of industrial solutions, Hoverdale has consistently demonstrated resilience and innovation. Closing out 2024, the company reported a remarkable 42% increase in sales, a testament to its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. This surge not only underscores Hoverdale’s market relevance but also sets a robust foundation for the upcoming year. Strategic

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How does the Hoverdale Motorised Brush solve Carryback & Spillage on Conveyor Lines?

Carryback and Spillage Solutions with Hoverdale UK’s Motorised Brush Cleaner Materials Recycling Facilities (MRFs) and Bulk Materials Handling Plants face various operational challenges when it comes to conveyor belt maintenance. One of the most persistent issues is carryback—the material that sticks to the conveyor belt even after it has passed the discharge point. Left unchecked,

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What are split return rollers in conveyor systems?

For facilities aiming to maximise uptime and reduce maintenance costs, split return rollers offer a significant advantage over traditional designs.   What Are Return Rollers and Their Role in Conveyor Systems? Return rollers are an essential component of conveyor systems, specifically located underneath the conveyor belt. Their primary function is to support the belt’s return

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How to Protect Transfer Points on Conveyors

Transfer points are critical areas on conveyor systems where materials are loaded, unloaded, or transferred between belts. They are often the source of significant challenges, including spillage, wear, and system inefficiencies. Protecting transfer points ensures a smooth operation and minimizes downtime. Here are practical strategies to safeguard these vital areas. Install Skirting Systems Skirting is

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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.