Martin Engineering celebrates 80-year anniversary

During a month of celebrations in September 2024, the firm invited customers, local communities, and employees’ families to its flagship Center for Innovation in Neponset, Illinois and see for themselves the extent of Martin’s investment in engineering research and technological advancement over eight decades.

Martin Engineering has become synonymous with the development and manufacture of innovations that deliver cleaner, safer and more productive bulk materials processing. The company holds dozens of patents for engineering designs that have changed workplace safety and production efficiency in foundation sectors like mining and quarrying, cement, and steel production, as well as resource recovery and recycling.

Primarily focused on conveyor belt performance and bulk flow technologies, Martin products are proven to eliminate blockages, prevent spillages, and reduce dust emissions – a commitment that is reflected in the company slogan “Problem Solved - Guaranteed”.

Visitors to the Center for Innovation were impressed by what they saw according to Martin Engineering Marketing Manager, Seth Mercer: “People commented that the research facility was much bigger than it looked from the outside and more impressive than they anticipated, and they were amazed by the scale of the operation and breadth of our product range. Even those who were familiar with Martin were both surprised and impressed with how much the company has grown in recent years.”

Today, Martin Engineering employs more than 1000 people worldwide in offices and factory facilities across six continents. The business has a network of partners and distributors that gives Martin a vast global footprint, most recently across Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia. Yet, despite its global presence, Martin remains family-owned.

Martin Engineering’s extensive product portfolio includes the CleanScrape^® conveyor belt cleaning system – the most durable, flexible and versatile belt cleaner on the market – as well as next-generation air cannons with SMART™ Series Nozzles that improve safety and maintenance efficiency. And among the latest innovations is the N2^® remote monitoring system that reduces physical inspections, saves time and effort, lessens safety risks and helps control costs.

Martin Engineering CEO Robert Nogaj said: “80 years of innovation and growth is an important milestone for Martin Engineering. Our enduring success is a testament to the founding legacy of Edwin F. Peterson and the vision and ambition of Ed H. Peterson to drive that legacy forward. Above all, our longevity is a reflection of the good people we have working for Martin the world over, whose expertise and commitment is unmatched.”

“We have always been proud of our ability to deliver quality solutions that address specific bulk handling problems, and investing heavily in research and development has always been a key component of that. We are continually working on ways to solve our customers’ problems, and we’re excited about the next generation of solutions we’ll bring to market.”

“Further, our hands-on approach to improving knowledge and skills among our customers’ workforce through on-site, web based, and online training courses has helped us to build loyalty. It is rewarding to know we’re helping to improve knowhow and expertise as well as safety and productivity for producers of essential materials.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/07102024/martin-engineering-celebrates-80-year-anniversary/