Syntron Material Handling

What Syntron Material Handling does

Syntron Material Handling is a US-based manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) since January 2019. The company was formed in May 2014 when FMC Technologies divested its material handling products business, consolidating the legacy operations of Link-Belt Company (founded 1880) and Syntron Company (founded 1934) under a single entity. Headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi with primary manufacturing in Saltillo, Mississippi (a 300,000 sq ft facility) and a second facility in Changshu, China (opened 2006), Syntron serves global process industries including mining and minerals, aggregates and sand, steel and metal processing, food and packaging, pharmaceuticals, cement, and pulp and paper. The company markets its offerings under the registered Link-Belt and Syntron brand families and operates through direct field sales, manufacturer representative networks, and exclusive regional distributors (e.g., PTM Industries in Canada).

Syntron's product portfolio spans conveyor idlers (tapered roller, ball bearing, composite, scale quality, catenary, truss frame, extreme service), bucket elevators, heavy-duty feeders (electromagnetic, electromechanical, SyntroFlo), vibrating screens, screw conveyors and components, vibrating conveyors, Air Supported Conveyor Technology powered by Grisley, electric rotary and electromagnetic vibrators, food and packaging equipment, paper joggers, and underground mining control systems. Following the November 2022 acquisition of Conveyors Plus Ltd., the company added the patented Sure Align Tracker belt alignment system to its portfolio. The company's proprietary features include durable Link-Belt conveyor idlers with 140+ years of engineering heritage, low-noise Syntron electric rotary vibrators (≤76 dB), and air-supported conveyor architecture that reduces friction and maintenance.

The business model is hardware-centric with three revenue streams: equipment sales (conveyors, feeders, screens, vibrators, bucket elevators, components), field and engineering services (commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, system evaluation, custom manufacturing), and aftermarket parts and support for the installed base. Pricing is quote-based, determined per application through engagement with application engineers and a global manufacturer representative network; the company does not publicly disclose pricing. Distribution is multi-channel: direct field sales force, manufacturer representatives trained through Syntron Material Handling University, exclusive regional distributors, and an online request-a-quote system. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, is a founding member of CEMA, and holds active memberships in industry associations including NSSGA, NMA, SME, GCAA, FEMA, MASC, PTDA, and PMMI.

Name

Syntron Material Handling

Legal name

SMH Material Handling, LLC

Website

https://syntronmh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bulk Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Bulk material handling
• Conveyor systems
• Vibratory feeders
• Bucket elevators
• Industrial screening equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saltillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Material Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of bulk material handling equipment including conveyors, feeders, screens, vibrators, bucket elevators, and components to industrial process companies
2. Field and Engineering Services: Technical services including commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, system evaluation, and custom manufacturing services (plasma cutting, shearing, forming, welding, removal and painting, assembly)
3. Aftermarket Parts and Support: Replacement parts, maintenance services, and technical support for installed equipment base

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Syntron Material Handling manufactures and sells bulk material handling equipment under the Link-Belt and Syntron brands, including belt conveyor idlers, engineered bucket elevators, electromagnetic and electromechanical feeders, vibrating screens, screw conveyors, air-supported conveyors, and vibratory flow aids. The company provides engineered equipment, components, and aftermarket parts to industrial process industries such as mining, aggregates, food processing, pharmaceutical, cement, steel, and pulp and paper, supported by field engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, and custom manufacturing services.

Product overview

Syntron Material Handling offers a comprehensive portfolio of bulk material handling equipment under the Link-Belt and Syntron brands. The product lineup includes belt conveyor idlers (tapered roller bearing, ball bearing, composite, scale quality, catenary, truss frame, and extreme service variants), bucket elevators (engineered and standard buckets), heavy duty feeders (electromagnetic, electromechanical, and SyntroFlo), vibrating screens, screw conveyors and components, vibrating conveyors, air supported conveyor technology powered by Grisley, vibrating and materials flow aids (electric rotary and electromagnetic vibrators), food and packaging equipment, paper joggers, and underground mining equipment. The company also acquired the Sure Align Tracker belt alignment system from Conveyors Plus. These products serve industries including mining, aggregates, cement, steel and metal processing, food and packaging, pharmaceuticals, and pulp and paper. The portfolio represents over 140 years of combined heritage from the Link-Belt (since 1880) and Syntron (since 1934) brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Link-Belt: Brand providing conveyor idlers, screw conveyors, and bucket elevators for bulk material handling. Link-Belt has provided solutions since 1880.
• Syntron

Products and services

• Belt Conveyor Idlers Conveyor idlers supporting belt systems across multiple variants including tapered roller bearing, ball bearing, composite, scale quality, catenary, truss frame, and extreme service designs, sold to industrial bulk material handling operators.
• Engineered Bucket Elevators Engineered bucket elevators and replacement buckets for vertical material lifting applications in mining, aggregates, and industrial processing.
• Heavy Duty Feeders Industrial feeders including electromagnetic feeders, electromechanical feeders, SyntroFlo feeders, and HD feeder controls for high-capacity material handling applications.
• Vibrating Screens Screening equipment for classification, separation, and dewatering of bulk materials in aggregate, mining, food processing, and industrial applications.
• Air Supported Conveyor Technology (Powered by Grisley)
• Screw Conveyors and Components
• Vibrating and Materials Flow Aids (Electric Rotary and Electromagnetic Vibrators)
• Food and Packaging Equipment
• Paper Joggers
• Underground Mining Equipment (Control Systems, Terminals, Structure, Idlers)
• Vibrating Conveyors
• Sure Align Tracker (Belt Alignment System)
• Field Engineering and Technical Services
• Aftermarket Parts and Replacement Components

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced maintenance requirements with Air Supported Conveyor Technology eliminating carrying idler maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Conveyors Plus Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2022Acquired by Syntron Material Handling in November 2022, Conveyors Plus Ltd. is a provider of belt alignment systems based in Canada. Their patented Sure Align Tracker belt alignment system addresses productivity and efficiency challenges in various material handling sectors.
• PTM IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 December 2018PTM Industries established in 1984 serves as Canadian Master Distributor for Bin Vibrator Equipment. They offer enhanced sales and service to existing customers while working to grow the Canadian marketplace. The partnership leverages PTM's local inventory, common customers, and product mix alignment.
• Dos Santos InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2017Collaboration on DSI Snake Ship Loader project for Australia, the first high volume high-angle installation at materials handling docks and yards.
• GrisleycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Air Supported Conveyor Technology powered by Grisley. This innovative conveyor technology replaces conventional carrying idlers with a cushion of low-pressure air, reducing friction, wear, and maintenance requirements while improving belt life and reliability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Continental Conveyor Ltd. Continental Conveyor is a direct peer in screw conveyors and bulk material handling systems. The source data explicitly identifies Continental Conveyor, alongside Syntron and Screw Conveyor Corporation, as collectively holding 37% of the global screw conveyor market.
• McLanahan Corporation: McLanahan designs and manufactures aggregate, mineral, and material handling processing equipment including vibrating screens and feeders that directly compete with Syntron's vibrating screens and heavy duty feeder product lines.
• Eriez Magnetics: Eriez manufactures magnetic, vibratory, and material handling equipment including electromagnetic feeders and screeners that directly compete with Syntron's vibratory feeder and electromagnetic product lines in mining, aggregates, and food processing.
• Screw Conveyor Corporation: Screw Conveyor Corporation directly competes with Link-Belt screw conveyors and is grouped with Syntron in the source data as jointly holding 37% global screw conveyor market share, making it one of the closest direct peers.
• Superior Industries: Superior Industries manufactures conveyor idlers, components, and bulk material handling systems serving aggregates, mining, and construction markets, directly overlapping with Syntron's Link-Belt idler and conveyor product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Martin Sprocket & Gear: Martin Sprocket & Gear manufactures power transmission, conveying, and material handling components for industrial markets, providing comparable mechanical hardware including idlers, buckets, and conveyor components sold through industrial distribution.
• Astec Industries: Astec Industries is a larger, established manufacturer of equipment for the aggregate, mining, and infrastructure industries, with material handling and conveying as part of a broader portfolio that overlaps with Syntron's aggregates and mining segments.
• Komatsu Mining (Joy Global): Komatsu Mining (formerly Joy Global) is a broad incumbent in mining equipment that includes material handling and conveying solutions for underground and surface mining, overlapping with Syntron's mining & minerals segment at the project level.

Emerging players

• Westpro Machinery: Westpro Machinery supplies custom engineered process equipment for mineral processing and bulk material handling, with a more niche focus that overlaps with Syntron's vibratory feeders and screens in mining and aggregates applications.

Others

• FMC Technologies / TechnipFMC: FMC Technologies was the former parent of the Link-Belt and Syntron product lines before divesting the material handling business in 2014 to form Syntron Material Handling. While not a current direct competitor, its historical role as parent makes it a relevant reference point for understanding Syntron's industrial DNA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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