What Atherton Material Handling does

Atherton Material Handling Ltd (AMH) is a UK-based, family-run private limited company headquartered in Ranskill, Retford, Nottinghamshire, operating for over 50 years (founded circa 1974) in the design, manufacture, and installation of belt conveyor systems and material handling equipment. The business serves enterprise operators in mining, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, agriculture, and marine/port sectors across the UK, with selective export wins in Iceland and Ireland. Core products include bespoke conveyor drums (drive, tail, snub, bend, spiral, and slatted variants manufactured in EN8/EN24T steel with hot/cold lagging and in-house dynamic balancing), a full conveyor roller range, conveyor belting (flat, chevron, friction back, grip top), structural steelwork, hoppers, feeders, and complete turnkey conveyor installations certified to EN 1090 Execution Class 2 and 3.

AMH operates through two divisions: the AMH Systems side delivers turnkey design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of conveyor installations up to 3,500 TPH capacity, supported by an in-house CAD design team and an EN 1090–certified fabrication workshop; ACS (Atherton Conveyor Spares) handles component manufacture, ATG-supplied rollers, belt supply, ancillary components, and 24/7 nationwide breakdown cover and planned maintenance. Revenue is generated via project-based one-time contracts for systems work and ongoing hardware sales plus professional services for spares and maintenance. Customer acquisition is direct enterprise field sales plus telephone/email and website enquiry channels, with no resellers or channel partners, and is reinforced by industry exhibition presence (Hillhead) and a public catalogue of project case studies.

The customer base is concentrated among large UK heavy-industry operators including Tarmac UK, Hanson Aggregates, Breedon, Lafarge Tarmac, TATA Steel (Port Talbot), Aggregate Industries, Brett Aggregates, J. Clubb, Mansfield Sand, Roadstone, and Sibelco, with repeated engagements at multiple sites. The company holds ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 3834-2, EN 1090 Execution Class 2 & 3, and UKCA certifications, is an Avetta member (Certificate No. 19877), and is currently expanding ACS into dedicated in-house roller production. Note: The firm's founding year is recorded as 2008 in the firmographic block, but all other evidence (50+ years of trading, multi-decade project history) supports a 1974 founding date; this discrepancy is unresolved in the source material.

Name

Atherton Material Handling

Legal name

Atherton Material Handling Ltd

Website

https://amhltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atherton Material Handling is a UK family-run manufacturer of bespoke conveyor systems, drums, rollers, and belting, plus 24/7 maintenance services, serving enterprise operators in mining, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, and marine/port sectors through its AMH Systems and ACS spares divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC)

Keywords

• Conveyor systems manufacturing
• Material handling equipment
• Conveyor drum manufacturing
• Industrial conveyor spares
• Bulk material conveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Retford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conveyor System Design, Manufacture & Installation: Turnkey contracts for the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of complete conveyor systems. Projects range from single conveyor installations to multi-phase, multi-conveyor systems across mining, quarrying, aggregates, and marine applications. Revenue is project-based and typically high-value per contract.
2. Component & Spare Parts Supply: Sale of conveyor drums, rollers, belts, bearings, shafts, fasteners, brackets, guards, and alignment equipment through the ACS (Atherton Conveyor Spares) division. Revenue from repeat spare parts orders and critical component supply.
3. On-Site Maintenance & Breakdown Services: Nationwide 24/7 breakdown cover and planned servicing contracts to extend conveyor system life and reduce unplanned downtime. Includes roller alignment, belt tracking, component replacement, and safety inspections.
4. Advisory & Consultancy Services: Strategic advisory services helping clients optimise plants through practical insight into system design, process efficiency, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Advisory on equipment upgrades, throughput improvement, and UKCA/HSE compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atherton Material Handling (AMH) is a UK-based manufacturer and installer of bespoke belt conveyor systems and conveyor components. Through its AMH Systems division, the company designs, fabricates, installs, and commissions turnkey conveyor systems for mining, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, agriculture, and marine/port operations. Its ACS (Atherton Conveyor Spares) division manufactures conveyor drums, rollers, belts, and ancillary components, alongside providing on-site installation, maintenance, and breakdown services.

Product overview

Atherton Material Handling (AMH) is a UK-based specialist in material handling conveyor systems and component manufacturing, operating for over 50 years. The portfolio consists of two core divisions: AMH Conveyor Systems (full-range design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of belt conveyor systems for mining, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, agriculture, and marine/ports sectors) and ACS — Atherton Conveyor Spares (component manufacturing and spares supply). Key product families include Conveyor Drums (Drive, Tail, Snub, Bend, Spiral, and Slatted drums), Conveyor Rollers (belt guide, tracking devices, troughing sets, gravity, impact, and field return rollers), and Conveyor Belts (Standard Flat, Chevron, Friction Back, Grip Top, plus Vulcanising and Skirt Rubber). Supporting service capabilities span CAD Design & Engineering, Fabrication & Installation, On-Site Maintenance with 24/7 Breakdown Cover, and Advisory & Customer Support. The company serves clients including Tarmac, Hanson Aggregates, Breedon, Lafarge Tarmac, Aggregate Industries, and TATA Steel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACS (Atherton Conveyor Spares): Component manufacture and conveyor spares division delivering industry-leading drum manufacture, ATG-supplied rollers, belt supply and precision-engineered ancillary components and spares with dedicated UK maintenance and support.

Products and services

• AMH Conveyor Systems Full-range material handling conveyor systems covering design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of belt conveyors for mining, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, agriculture, and marine/ports sectors. Includes long-field conveyors, overland conveyors, tunnel conveyors, and ship-to-shore systems, rated up to 3500 TPH.
• ACS (Atherton Conveyor Spares) Dedicated component manufacturing and conveyor spares division of AMH, delivering drum manufacture, ATG-supplied rollers, belt supply, critical component engineering, and in-house roller production for UK industry.
• Conveyor Drive Drum Fabricated drive drums available in plain, rubber-lagged, rubber/ceramic composite, and hard-metal variants for long-life applications. Custom built to order to suit maintenance patterns and site loads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Throughput rates of up to 1500 TPH achieved on North Yorkshire limestone quarry project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATG (Advanced Technology Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMH is a top supplier of ATG (Advanced Technology Group) rollers, with ATG-supplied rollers forming part of the ACS (Atherton Conveyor Spares) component portfolio. The partnership enables AMH to supply ATG's roller products alongside its own manufactured drums and components.
• AvettaminorOthersAMH holds Avetta membership (Certificate No. 19877), indicating compliance with contractor safety and supply chain management standards required by many enterprise clients in the mining, quarrying, and aggregates sectors.
• UKAS / ISOQAR (Certification Bodies)coreOthersAMH's ISO 9001, EN 1090, and BS EN ISO 3834-2 certifications are accredited through UKAS/ISOQAR, providing independent verification of quality management and execution standards to enterprise customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Global manufacturer of materials processing and lifting equipment including mobile conveyors and screening equipment. Competes with AMH in the aggregates and recycling verticals, though typically at higher volume and OEM scale.
• Metso: Global leader in mining, aggregates, and recycling equipment including crushing, screening, and conveying systems. A broad incumbent whose conveyor solutions compete with AMH in larger scale aggregates and mining applications.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Major supplier of mining and rock processing equipment including crushing and material handling systems. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same heavy-industry verticals as AMH but at a much larger scale.
• FLSmidth: Global incumbent supplying processing equipment and conveyor systems to mining and cement industries. Competes with AMH on large turnkey material handling projects but offers a much broader portfolio of equipment and services.

Emerging players

• Edge Innovate: Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of mobile conveying, stockpiling, and screening equipment. Focused on mobile rather than fixed conveyor systems, the company is an emerging player in overlapping UK and European heavy-industry markets.
• McCloskey International: Manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment for aggregates and recycling. Comparable to AMH in target vertical but emphasises mobile rather than fixed-installation conveyor systems.

Direct peers

• Rema Tip Top: Global supplier of conveyor belt installation, maintenance, and wear protection products. Directly comparable to AMH's on-site vulcanising service and conveyor belt spares business in the UK heavy-industry market.
• Canning Conveyor: UK conveyor system manufacturer and installer serving quarrying, mining, and recycling sectors. Comparable to AMH in terms of bespoke turnkey projects, in-house fabrication, and heavy-industry customer base.
• Conveyor Units: UK-based manufacturer of conveyor systems for bulk materials handling, mining, quarrying, and recycling. Closest direct competitor to AMH, competing for similar enterprise UK contracts with bespoke design, fabrication, and installation capabilities.
• Fenner Dunlop: Global manufacturer of conveyor belts and services to mining and heavy industry. Comparable to AMH's ACS Conveyor Spares division in conveyor belt and component supply, though at significantly larger scale across multiple regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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