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Selecting the correct contractor for conveyor belt vulcanising is critical to maintaining system performance and minimising downtime.

The quality of the splice, the accuracy of installation, and the understanding of the wider system all contribute to long-term reliability.

Conveyor system understanding

Hoverdale provides more than belt vulcanising. Work is carried out with a full understanding of the conveyor system, including:

  • Belt tracking and alignment
  • Load conditions and material behaviour
  • Transfer points and wear areas
  • Supporting components such as rollers and cleaners

This ensures that the root cause of issues is addressed, not just the visible failure.

Range of services

Hoverdale supports conveyor systems through:

  • Conveyor belt supply and installation
  • Hot and cold vulcanising
  • On-site belt repair
  • System inspections and fault diagnosis
  • Component replacement and upgrades

Industry experience

Work is carried out across multiple sectors, including:

  • Waste and recycling
  • Quarrying and aggregates
  • Mining operations
  • Ports and bulk handling
  • Food and processing industries

Each environment presents different operational challenges, requiring tailored solutions.

On-site capability

Vulcanising and repair work is carried out on-site using appropriate equipment, allowing systems to be restored without unnecessary delay.

This is particularly important in continuous production environments where downtime must be minimised.

Emergency response

Hoverdale provides rapid response support for conveyor belt failures.

Timely intervention reduces production losses and prevents further damage to the system.

Focus on reliability

The objective of all vulcanising work is to deliver a splice that performs consistently under operating conditions.

Attention to detail in preparation, material selection and installation is essential to achieving this.

Conveyor belt vulcanising is not an isolated task. It forms part of a wider system that must operate reliably under demanding conditions.

Hoverdale’s approach ensures that repairs are carried out with consideration of the full system, delivering consistent performance and reduced downtime.

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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.