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We are the
giants of belting

SM Machinery

Our story began in 1979 in a small barn in Northern Ireland, where we supplied conveyor belting and services to local quarries. Since then, we've changed a lot, but our purpose remains the same. We're on a mission to revolutionize belt conveying.
Why not join us on our journey?

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45 years of technical know-how

We work with all of the top 15 mobile materials processing OEMs globally (and many more amazing brands)

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Our warranty has been less than 0.1% for the last 5 years

We produce over 600km of our Endless Conveyor Belt annually

With bases on three continents, we pride ourselves in being close to our customers

100% of our customers recommend us

Our story so far

1979

Smiley & Monroe founded by Mark Smiley and Vaughan Monroe

1986

1986

First exports to quarries in Great Britain of our in-house manufactured synthetic screen media

1997

1997

First exports to North America of our industrial rubber products

2000

2000

Achieve ISO 9001 Quality Management accreditation

2002

2002

£1.2 million investment in new purpose-built production facility

2007

2007

Export accounts for 8% of total revenue

2012

2012

Smiley Monroe India launches in Hosur

2014

£800,000 investment in new global distribution Hub

2020

2020

Established Smiley Monroe Inc. to be closer to our American Customers

2024

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Launched our Sustainability Strategy—Giant Leap

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We're on a mission to revolutionize belt conveying

Since we began life as a service company in 1979, we always strived to do things better. Whether it was to strengthen a vulcanised belt joint or improve on-site health and safety – we led the way. Now a global manufacturer, we thrive on a culture of continuous improvement, working closely with our customers and partners to develop product innovations which impact our industry for the better.

Meet the team
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It’s our vision to be the number one across our belt conveying world. To us, that means going the extra mile for our customers and striving for excellence throughout our business.

Our belts don’t just carry rocks. The reputations of the world’s biggest manufacturers are on there, too.

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Giant Leap

Our “Giant Leap” strategy drives innovation and sustainability, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We’re reducing our environmental impact, supporting communities, and paving the way toward a better future for our industry.

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Conveyor belt handbook

Created in collaboration with our internal product experts and bringing together 45 years’ experience in the conveyor belting industry, our conveyor belt handbook is an essential resource for best practices, providing detailed guidelines on choosing the right conveyor belt and troubleshooting common conveying problems.

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