Affiliates

The Materials Handling Engineers’ Association (MHEA) was formed in 1938 by inaugural chairman Frank Lonsdale, director of Fraser Chalmers Engineering – which later became the General Electric Company.

Since its foundation, the MHEA has supported the technical and commercial interests of UK and overseas companies supplying and using bulk handling equipment. Today the MHEA offers a number of vital benefits to its members, including industry-level promotion, networking opportunities, representation at events and conferences, knowledge sharing and best practice, education and professional development, and access to vast technical expertise.

The modern MHEA exists to help generate new business opportunities for its membership, as well as to enhance and promote the public image and raise the profile of the industry within government and other key bodies.

Currently, the MHEA represents members’ interests in industry sectors including Aggregate, Quarrying, Cement, Ports, Waste & Recycling, Power Generation, Building & Concrete Products, Minerals, Steel and Coal

Technical Documents

Materials Handling Presentation

What is a belt conveyor?

Curved belt conveyor

Challenges of working in South Africa

Articles of Association

Operator Training

Engineering Design Process

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Members can inquire about historic technical papers e.g. Beltcon, by contacting the SAIMH Chairman or Secretary.

Membership

The South African Institute of Materials Handling serves the bulk and unit materials handling industry. It comprises of single qualified members and companies who design, manufacture and commission complete materials handling systems. Members also include manufacturers and suppliers of items and components for use in such systems.

Check Sheet

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