What Brelko Conveyor Products does

Brelko Conveyor Products is a South African designer and manufacturer of conveyor belt cleaning equipment for the bulk materials handling industry, with a primary focus on mining applications. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Selby, Johannesburg, the company sells a six-category product portfolio covering primary head pulley cleaners (E905/E915/E952/E955), secondary cleaners (E105/E205/E252/E255), belt ploughs (E405 V-Plough, E505 Angle Ploughs), belt support systems (Universal Feedboot, Hi-Impact Idler System), belt tracking systems, Keyskirt® polyurethane chute sealing systems (Sizes 1–4), and the Brelko Nip Guard Safety Device. Its underlying technology is mechanical and materials-science based — featuring adjustable torsion twist tensioners, specially formulated polymeric blades, patented V-base blade mounting for quick blade changes, multi-blade construction that deflects around obstructions, and cut/abrasion-resistant polyurethane skirting.

The business sells primarily to enterprise customers in mining (ores, concentrates, tailings), power generation, and adjacent bulk materials sectors, with named deployments at Tronox Namakawa Sands, Illovo Sugar, Samancor Doorn Bosch Plant, and Eskom's Tutuka Power Station. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (primary cleaners, ploughs, tracking, chute sealing, safety devices), recurring spares (tungsten-tipped blades, tensioner and holder assemblies), and installation and maintenance services for preventative spillage control. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; no public pricing is disclosed.

Brelko distributes globally through master distributors in the UK, Australia, Chile, Europe, the GCC, Greece, and Mexico, supplemented by agents across Africa and more than 40 countries. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental), and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety) certifications, Level 1 B-BBEE accreditation, and memberships in SAIMH and the Conveyor Manufacturers Association of South Africa. It is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed institutional investors, and no funding rounds in the available data.

Name

Brelko Conveyor Products

Legal name

Brelko Conveyor Products

Website

https://brelko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brelko Conveyor Products is a South African manufacturer founded in 1987 that designs and sells conveyor belt cleaning, spillage control, and safety equipment for the mining and bulk materials handling industry, distributed globally through master distributors and agents across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Equipment

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers) (IMAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Conveying, Hoisting & Materials Handling Systems (Conveyors, Stackers/Reclaimers, Winches) (IMAKANAE), Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Conveyor belt cleaners
• Bulk materials handling
• Conveyor belt ploughs
• Chute sealing systems
• Belt tracking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conveyor Belt Cleaning Equipment Sales: Brelko designs and manufactures conveyor belt cleaning equipment including belt cleaners, ploughs, belt tracking systems, chute sealing systems, and safety devices. Revenue is generated through product sales to mining and materials handling companies.
2. Installation and Maintenance Services: Backed by installation and maintenance package. Company offers proactive and ongoing maintenance for preventative spillage control and optimum belt cleaning.
3. Spare Parts: Company maintains spares inventory including blades (Triplex Tungsten, T3 tungsten tips), tensioner assemblies, holder assemblies, and shaft assemblies for their equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brelko designs and manufactures conveyor belt cleaning equipment for the mining and bulk materials handling industries. The product portfolio spans primary and secondary belt cleaners, ploughs, belt support systems, belt tracking systems, chute sealing systems (Keyskirt®), and safety devices, backed by installation and ongoing maintenance services for spillage control.

Product overview

Brelko Conveyor Products is a manufacturer and supplier of conveyor belt cleaning equipment for the bulk materials handling industry, specializing primarily in mining applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of 6 core product categories that work together to provide complete spillage control solutions: Conveyor Belt Cleaners (including primary head pulley cleaners E905/E915/E952/E955 and secondary cleaners E105/E205/E252/E255), Conveyor Belt Ploughs (E405 V-Plough and E505 Angle Ploughs), Belt Support Systems (Universal Feedboot and Hi-Impact Idler System), Conveyor Belt Tracking Systems (Return Frame and 3/5 Roll Troughing Frame), Chute Sealing Systems (Keyskirt® Sizes 1-4), and the Brelko Nip Guard Safety Device. The products are backed by installation and maintenance services, with over 37 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Keyskirt®: Chute sealing system product line - polyurethane conveyor belt skirting system designed to prevent spillage at conveyor load areas.
• Brelko Nip Guard Safety Device

Products and services

• E905 Head Pulley Belt Cleaner Primary head pulley belt cleaner designed for conveyor bulk material handling applications, serving as the first stage in a multiple cleaner system to remove the majority of material adhering to the belt.
• E915 Heavy Duty Head Pulley Belt Cleaner Heavy duty primary head pulley belt cleaner for demanding conveyor bulk material handling applications.
• E952 Composite Heavy Duty Head Pulley Belt Cleaner Composite heavy duty head pulley belt cleaner combining multiple blades with ceramic technology for enhanced belt cleaning performance.
• E955 Premium Head Pulley Belt Cleaner Premium head pulley belt cleaner with adjustable Brelko torsion twist tensioners, polymeric blades, and patented V-base blade mounting for quick blade changes.
• E105 Primary Belt Cleaner Primary belt cleaner for secondary installation, removing residual material after the primary cleaner.
• E205 Secondary Belt Cleaner Secondary belt cleaner designed for secondary cleaning applications on conveyor systems.
• E252 Composite Secondary Heavy Duty Belt Cleaner Composite heavy duty secondary belt cleaner with tungsten tips for demanding applications.
• E255 Premium Secondary Heavy Duty Belt Cleaner Premium secondary heavy duty belt cleaner with multi-blade construction for superior belt cleaning.
• E405 V-Plough V-shaped belt plough providing protection to capital items within conveyor systems such as pulleys and conveyor belts.
• E505 Angle Ploughs Heavy duty angle ploughs installed prior to tail, take-up or drive pulleys for belt protection.
• Universal Feedboot with Center Idler Section Universal feedboot system with center idler section for belt support in conveyor applications.
• Hi-Impact Idler System Heavy duty hi-impact idler system designed for high-impact conveyor belt applications.
• Belt Tracking System – Return Frame Belt tracking system for return frame applications to align conveyor belts and prevent misalignment.
• Belt Tracking System – 3/5 Roll Troughing Frame Belt tracking system for 3/5 roll troughing frames, virtually maintenance-free and wear-resistant.
• Keyskirt® – Size 1 Chute Sealing System Polyurethane conveyor belt skirting system for preventing spillage at conveyor load areas, standard size for lighter applications.
• Keyskirt® – Size 2 Chute Sealing System Polyurethane conveyor belt skirting system for medium-duty chute sealing applications.
• Keyskirt® – Size 3 Chute Sealing System Robust, cut and abrasion-resistant polyurethane conveyor belt skirting system designed for large lump material handling with fire retardant option.
• Keyskirt® – Size 4 Chute Sealing System Large-scale polyurethane conveyor belt skirting system for heavy-duty chute sealing applications.
• Brelko Nip Guard Safety Device Safety device designed to improve worker safety around head, tail, and drive pulleys by providing physical protection against pinch points.
• Conveyor Equipment Spare Parts Replacement spare parts inventory including blades (Triplex Tungsten, T3 tungsten tips), tensioner assemblies, holder assemblies, and shaft assemblies for Brelko conveyor cleaning equipment.
• Installation and Maintenance Services Proactive and ongoing maintenance services for preventative spillage control and optimum belt cleaning, providing on-site optimization and back-up service for conveyor cleaning equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material carry-back and spillage almost completely eliminated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• CMA (Conveyor Manufacturers Association of South Africa)coreOthersBrelko is a member of the Conveyor Manufacturers Association of South Africa, an industry body representing conveyor equipment manufacturers.
• SAIMH (South African Institute of Materials Handling)coreOthersBrelko is a member of SAIMH, participating in the South African materials handling industry community.
• CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board)minorOthersBrelko is registered with CIDB for construction industry participation in South Africa.
• Dekra/ITSminorOthersBrelko works with Dekra/ITS for testing and certification services.
• Simm Conveyor Services Ltd (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Brelko products in the United Kingdom. Located at Tel: +44 170 981 8511.
• Equipment Placement Sales and Service (Asia-Pacific)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Brelko products in Asia-Pacific region. Located at Tel: +61 8 9479 4988.
• OFC – Optim' For Conveyors (Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Brelko products in Europe. Located at Tel: +32 (0) 71 20 08 09.
• Construmac (Mexico)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Brelko products in Mexico. Located at Tel: +52 55 53 281 700.
• Solergon Ltd (Greece)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Brelko products in Greece. Located at Tel: +30 210 86 75 229.
• Synergies Tech (GCC Region)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Brelko products in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region. Located at Tel: +971 4 4275069.
• Conveyor Engineering & Equipment (Zambia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent for Brelko products in Zambia. Located with contacts at +260 96 811 1646 and +260 97 729 6288.
• Mafube Industrial Supplies (Lesotho)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent for Brelko products in Lesotho. Located at Tel: +27 82 066 0560.
• Sepp Thalmaier (Namibia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgent for Brelko products in Namibia. Located at Tel Windhoek: +264 61 225 808, Tel Oranjemund: +264 63 233 111.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Metso is a major mining and aggregates equipment OEM with extensive product offerings, including conveyor systems, wear protection, and spillage control. It competes with Brelko via integrated equipment packages sold to large mining operators.
• Fenner Dunlop: Fenner Dunlop is a global manufacturer of conveyor belts and related products serving mining and bulk handling. It overlaps with Brelko through conveyor accessories, belt monitoring, and complementary clean/track offerings around its core belt business.
• ContiTech (Continental Industry): ContiTech supplies conveyor belts, belt cleaning systems, and monitoring products to mining and bulk materials industries globally. It is a broad incumbent competing across both the belt and cleaning adjacencies where Brelko operates.
• Sandvik: Sandvik provides mining and rock processing equipment, including crushing, screening, and materials handling solutions. It is a broad incumbent that can bundle conveyor cleaning and spillage products into large mine development contracts.
• Superior Industries: Superior Industries manufactures a broad range of conveyor components, idlers, and material handling equipment for mining and aggregates. It overlaps with Brelko via conveyor accessories and cleaning/tracking adjacencies within a much wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Tega Industries: Tega Industries manufactures polymer-based mill liners, screening media, and conveyor products, including belt cleaners, for mining. It is an emerging player with growing presence in conveyor spillage control that competes with Brelko, especially in India, Africa, and LATAM.

Direct peers

• Richwood: Richwood specializes in conveyor belt cleaners, skirting systems, impact beds, and tracking solutions for bulk materials handling. It is a direct functional peer to Brelko in spillage-control and belt-cleaning product categories.
• Martin Engineering: Martin Engineering is a global supplier of conveyor belt cleaning, belt tracking, and transfer-point solutions serving mining and bulk materials handling. It competes most directly with Brelko across primary/secondary belt cleaners, ploughs, and chute sealing.
• ASGCO Manufacturing: ASGCO (Complete Conveyor Solutions) designs and manufactures conveyor belt cleaners, tracking idlers, skirting, and spillage control products. It is a close niche peer to Brelko in conveyor cleaning and transfer-point solutions for mining and aggregates.
• Flexco: Flexco manufactures mechanical belt fasteners, cleaners, and tracking products for conveyors across mining, aggregate, and bulk handling. Overlap with Brelko is strongest in primary and secondary belt cleaners, lacing systems, and tracking devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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