What Celmire does

Celmire is a Quebec-based custom conveyor belt manufacturer and fabricator serving industrial B2B customers across five verticals: food processing, pharmaceutical, packaging, processed paper, and wood processing. The company designs, fabricates, and installs made-to-order conveyor, timing, drive, and transmission belts using a range of materials (polyurethane, PVC, rubber, polyester, silicone-polyolefin) along with custom urethane components and silicone membranes for membrane-press applications.

Core production is centered on two Quebec workshops — a manufacturing site in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu equipped with high-frequency welding equipment (installed 2012, expanded 2019 to handle belts up to 3,000 mm wide) and CNC vacuum-belt perforation machinery (adopted 2010), and the headquarters in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham (relocated in 2016 into a facility three times larger than the prior Drummondville site). The company operates its own custom slitting machines and a machining unit for specialized equipment, and supplements its own manufacturing with distribution partnerships with global belt makers Habasit, Nitta, Forbo, and Chiorino.

Celmire generates revenue through three streams: (1) custom belt fabrication sold on a quote basis per specification, (2) sale of conveyor components and accessories, and (3) on-site assembly and installation services at customer facilities. The company sells directly through two physical workshop/showroom branches, supported by a bilingual (French/English) website and inbound contact (phone/email). The firm is privately held and founder-controlled by René Blain (President), with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. The current operating footprint is single-country/domestic (Quebec), even though suppliers are sourced internationally from England, Italy, the United States, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France.

Name

Celmire

Legal name

Celmire

Website

https://celmire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Celmire is a Quebec-based custom conveyor belt manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and installs made-to-order belts and urethane components for industrial customers in food processing, pharmaceutical, packaging, paper, and wood processing. It operates two workshops and distributes partner brands such as Habasit, Nitta, Forbo, and Chiorino.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Belts

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission) (IMANALAB)

Keywords

• Custom conveyor belts
• Industrial belting solutions
• Food processing belts
• Timing and transmission belts
• On-site belt installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-germain-de-grantham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Conveyor Belt Manufacturing: Design, fabrication, and customization of conveyor belts for industrial applications. Belts are manufactured by specialized technicians for specific uses with precise specifications, dimensions, and joint types. Products include conveyor belts, timing belts, drive belts, and transmission belts.
2. Conveyor Belt Accessories and Components: Sale of complementary conveyor components and accessories including belt parts necessary for equipment operation.
3. On-Site Assembly and Installation Services: Field services including belt assembly and installation at customer sites, site assembly, and installation support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Celmire designs, fabricates, and installs custom-made conveyor and process belts for industrial manufacturers, with each belt produced to specific dimensions, materials, and joint types. The company supplies polyurethane, PVC, rubber, polyester, and silicone-polyolefin belts across food processing, pharmaceutical, packaging, processed paper, and wood processing applications, and complements manufacturing with on-site assembly, installation support, and reproduction of discontinued belt and urethane parts.

Product overview

Celmire is a conveyor belt specialist company offering custom-made belting solutions for industrial applications. Their product portfolio includes food processing conveyor belts, timing belts, packaging belts, processed paper belts, and wood processing belts. They provide belts in multiple materials including rubber (SBR, CNBR, MOR), polyurethane, PVC, polyester, and silicone-polyolefin compounds. Beyond product sales, Celmire offers custom belt manufacturing services including cutting, gluing, vulcanizing, molding, and on-site assembly. They work with world-leading belt manufacturers including Habasit, Nitta, Forbo, and Chiorino, and have developed expertise spanning more than 30 years in the industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Processing Conveyor Belts Custom-manufactured conveyor belts designed for food processing applications including bakery, confectionery, dairy, and produce handling, with features such as oil resistance, easy-clean surfaces, antibacterial properties, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Timing Belts (Courroie Synchrone) Synchronous/timing belts for precise power transmission applications in various industrial settings.
• Packaging Conveyor Belts Conveyor belts for packaging industry applications including folder gluer machines, corrugated box manufacturing, and general packaging lines, featuring high-speed operation and oil resistance.
• Processed Paper Conveyor Belts Specialized belts for processed paper product manufacturing including tissue, sanitary products, and incontinence products, including aspiration/vacuum belts for paper handling.
• Wood Processing Conveyor Belts Conveyor belts designed for wood processing applications including sanding, molding, and material handling, featuring abrasion resistance and custom configurations for various wood industry equipment.
• Rubber Conveyor Belts Conveyor belts manufactured from rubber compounds including SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber), CNBR (Nitrile Rubber), and MOR variants, available in various specifications and configurations for industrial applications.
• Polyurethane Conveyor Belts Polyurethane conveyor belts including PUR, POW, PUB, SPUB, PUHDB, SPUW, PUC, PUHW, and PUL formulations, offering 17 distinct product variants for various industrial applications.
• PVC Conveyor Belts Polyvinyl chloride conveyor belts in 16 different specifications, suitable for general industrial and food processing applications.
• Polyester Conveyor Belts Polyester-based conveyor belt materials for industrial applications requiring specific mechanical properties.
• Silicone-Polyolefin Conveyor Belts Silicone and polyolefin-based belts offering anti-adhesive properties, ideal for applications requiring easy release of sticky materials such as PVC frames and plastic products.
• Silicone Membranes Silicone membranes for membrane press applications in wood processing, providing anti-adhesive qualities and durability.
• Urethane Parts Custom urethane parts including round, V-shaped, and twisted belts for roller conveyors, designed for equipment where standard parts are no longer available from original manufacturers.
• Custom Belt Manufacturing Services Custom belt fabrication services including cutting, gluing, vulcanizing, and molding, with custom sizing, jointing, and on-site assembly for specific industrial applications.
• On-Site Assembly and Installation Services On-site belt assembly, installation, and installation support services performed at customer facilities to ensure optimal belt installation and performance.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HabasitcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier belt manufacturer partner. Celmire offers Habasit products and recommends them to customers for improving belt lifespan and performance, particularly in processed paper and pharmaceutical applications.
• NittacoreTechnology or IntegrationKey belt manufacturer partner. Nitta products are recommended for various applications including paper converting and packaging equipment from manufacturers like Bobst, International, Jagenberg, Martin, Perini, Post, and Vega.
• ForbomajorTechnology or IntegrationBelt manufacturer partner supplying products for various industrial applications including food processing, packaging, and paper converting.
• ChiorinomajorTechnology or IntegrationConveyor belt manufacturer partner supplying products for industrial belting applications across multiple industries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Habasit: Swiss-headquartered global leader in conveyor and power transmission belting, food, and processing belts across industrial sectors. Direct supplier partner to Celmire and the dominant reference brand in the custom-fabricator category Celmire operates in. Far larger scale and geographic reach than Celmire.
• Forbo Movement Systems: Swiss-listed division of Forbo Group producing conveyor belts, power transmission belts, and homogeneous TPU/PVC belts. Direct supplier partner to Celmire; same product categories and target verticals as Celmire, but globally scaled and with factory-direct capability.
• Nitta Corporation: Japanese industrial belt manufacturer with strong position in paper-converting and packaging belts worldwide. Listed 'core' partner to Celmire; competes for the same Bobst, Jagenberg, and Perini-equipped customer accounts that Celmire serves.
• Ammeraal Beltech: Dutch manufacturer of process and conveyor belts serving food, packaging, logistics, and general industry. Directly comparable product portfolio (food belts, timing belts, modular belts) and a similar mix of custom/specialty and standard product lines.
• Continental ContiTech: German industrial rubber and polymer products manufacturer with a dedicated conveyor belt group serving heavy-duty, food, and industrial applications. Massive global incumbent that competes for the same multi-vertical industrial belting customers that Celmire and its suppliers serve.

Direct peers

• Chiorino: Italian manufacturer of industrial conveyor and process belts serving food, packaging, paper, and wood customers worldwide. Direct 'major' partner of Celmire, with overlapping product lines (PU, PVC, silicone belts) and overlapping industries, making it a natural same-niche competitor for custom belting solutions.
• Intralox (Laitram): US-based specialist in food-grade modular plastic conveyor belts and hygienic processing belts. Directly comparable in serving food processing and packaging lines with tailored belting solutions, and a meaningful competitor in Celmire's primary 'Agroalimentaire' vertical.
• Volta Belting Technology: Israel-based manufacturer specializing in homogeneous food-grade and meat-processing belts. Comparable niche focus on food-industry conveyor belts where Celmire positions its proprietary food-belt capabilities.
• Beltservice Corporation: US industrial belting fabricator and distributor offering custom-fabricated conveyor belts and field installation services across North America. Closest business-model analog to Celmire - smaller-scale fabricator/distributor rather than manufacturer - and therefore the most direct peer.

Others

• Flexco: US-based global provider of conveyor belt lacing, mechanical fasteners, and belt maintenance products. Not a direct belt manufacturer, but sells complementary accessories and tooling into the same conveyor-belt end-user base that Celmire services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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