We are the
giants of belting
I’m looking for
Our belts don’t just carry rocks. The reputations of the world’s biggest manufacturers are on there, too.
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 become the go-to conveyor belt supplier working with some of the biggest names in materials handling – from construction and demolition to mining and recycling. No one knows belt conveying like we do.
Read our storyOur most popular products
Zip Clip® Replacement Conveyor Belts
Designed for aftermarket, our ZIP CLIP® Replacement Conveyor Belts offer quick and easy installation—especially during emergencies or unexpected belt failure.
ToughFlex® Belts
Lasting up to four times longer than standard EP Multi-ply belts, our reinforced ToughFlex® belt range Is built to withstand the toughest conveying applications.
Endless Conveyor Belts
Highly customized and manufactured to DIN 22102 and Smiley Monroe standards, our Endless belts are renowned for their superior quality and belt longevity.
GlideTracker™ Roller
The cost-effective solution to belt tracking no conveyor should be without.
Cut Rubber and Plastic Parts
We cut 250,000 rubber, Pe and Pu parts annually which reduce conveyor maintenance and contribute to efficient, safe conveying including dust encapsulation, skirting rubber, wear liners and chutes.
Polymer Rollers
Energy-Saving Polymer Rollers are anti-corrosive, rust resistant and triple-sealed to reduce the risk of seizing making them the lightweight, low-maintenance option compared to steel rollers.Need help choosing?
Get in touchWHY WORK WITH SMILEY MONROE?
45 years of technical know-how
We work with all of the top 15 mobile materials processing OEMs globally (and many more amazing brands)
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
Industries we serve
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Construction and Aggregates
We're proud to be the number one supplier of endless belts for mobile crushing and screening equipment globally.
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Recycling and waste management
Problem-solving conveyor belts and components designed for static and mobile recycling and materials recovery plants. Proudly maximising uptime across the world of materials recovery, recycling and waste management.
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Road construction
Leading manufacturers of mobile road construction equipment trust our heavy-duty conveyor belts for moving harsh materials
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Environmental
Conveyor belts for demanding organic material environments including tree-shredding, composting and biomass
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Agricultural
From field to factory, we support crop harvesting, storage, stockpiling and grain handling with conveyor belts and precision-cut rubber and plastic parts built to handle grains, seeds, fertilisers and more.
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Airside
Our conveyor belts maximise efficiency for baggage handling, ground support equipment and infrastructure maintenance operations
Our story so far
1979
Smiley & Monroe founded by Mark Smiley and Vaughan Monroe
1986
First exports to quarries in Great Britain of our in-house manufactured synthetic screen media
1997
First exports to North America of our industrial rubber products
2000
Achieve ISO 9001 Quality Management certification
2002
£1.2 million investment in new purpose-built production facility
2007
Export accounts for 8% of total revenue
2012
Smiley Monroe India launches in Hosur
2014
£800,000 investment in new global distribution Hub
2020
Established Smiley Monroe Inc. to be closer to our American Customers
2024
Launched our Sustainability Strategy—Giant Leap
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
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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Conveyor Belts for Recycling and Waste Management Operations
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Driving Growth in India: A Conversation with Prabhu Gopinath
