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read more »Stacker conveyors play a crucial role in streamlining bulk material handling processes across a wide range of industries. However, understanding the cost of a new stacker conveyor can be complex, given the myriad of factors that go into their design and manufacturing. Read on to learn more as we dissect the many elements that contribute […]
read more »For over 40 years, West River Conveyors has been committed to providing our customers with the best possible manufacturing services and machinery. Our competitive price and quality products have given us an advantage in the conveyor and conveyor component market. We are proud to announce that the company has decided to simplify its name from […]
read more »Oakwood, VA West River Conveyors & Machinery Company, a leading manufacturer of conveyor equipment, today announced that Pete Savage has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer. Pete has been with West River Conveyors since late 2010 and has served in many roles within the organization. Pete has been instrumental in new product development […]
read more »Robotics has long dominated the manufacturing industry but is traditionally less common in structural steel fabrication shops. This is mainly due to the customized nature of the projects that come out of these operations. When people think of robots in the manufacturing world, it’s often for repetitive tasks, such as auto assembly lines. With recent […]
read more »West River Conveyors & Machinery Company was recently awarded the 2020 Manufacturer of the Year Award by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM). In a virtual ceremony held on October 21, 2020, the award was presented to the company via Zoom by Lennie Gail Mitcheum, Executive Director of SVAM. This award recognizes significant industry […]
read more »To West River Conveyors Customers and Colleagues West River Conveyors & Machinery Company recognizes that most of our customers and colleagues are affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. While West River Conveyors will remain open during this time, extra precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of our employees and their families, vendors […]
read more »When did you start the company and business? JB: 1981 Joe: This is the story I always tell – there was an auction at this little conveyor company on the Levisa River at Oakwood. JB and I went to the auction and purchased everything for $118,000 in 1981. Then JB and I looked at each […]
read more »West River Conveyors & Machinery Company was presented with the 2015 Manufacturer of the Year Award Thursday evening, September 24 at the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing’s annual dinner and awards gala. This award recognizes significant industry accomplishments as they positively impact the community. The award is based on product development, growth, entrepreneurial leadership, innovation, […]
read more »Recently, West River Conveyors partnered with Applied Industrial Technologies in Canada to sell conveyor equipment into the Canadian mining market. The partnership, which began a few months ago, has turned into some new business already. Applied, who already has an existing customer base in Canada, sold a custom-designed belt storage unit to one of their […]
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