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05/06/2026

One Group. Two Specialisms. Complete Material Handling Support.

Many businesses can supply components.
Many businesses can install conveyors.

Far fewer can support the entire material handling lifecycle.

That's where AMH and ACS work together.

👨🏻‍🏭 AMH | System-Level Engineering
Built from Experience. Engineered for Performance.

AMH delivers complete material handling systems across quarrying, mining, aggregates and heavy industry.

Including:

• System design & engineering
• Structural calculations & CAD development
• Conveyor manufacture
• Steelwork fabrication
• Installation & commissioning
• Maintenance & lifecycle support

From concept through to operational handover.

⚙️ ACS | Component-Level Expertise
Built for Demand. Driven by Precision. Supplying Critical Reliability.

ACS provides the critical components that keep material handling systems operating efficiently.

Including:

• Precision conveyor drum manufacture
• ATG roller supply & support
• Conveyor belts & ancillary components
• Bearings, scrapers & critical spares
• Stockholding & rapid supply
• Maintenance & breakdown support

Supporting both AMH projects and operators throughout the UK.

Together

✅ One engineering ecosystem.
✅ One manufacturing facility.
✅ One accountable support network.
✅ AMH operates at system level.
✅ ACS operates at component level.

🤝🏻 Together they provide an integrated solution that covers:

✓ Design
✓ Engineering
✓ Manufacture
✓ Installation
✓ Components
✓ Maintenance
✓ Long-Term Support

Over 50 years of AMH engineering and manufacturing heritage.
Built for heavy industry. Trusted nationwide.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
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04/06/2026

⚠️ Not all conveyor drums are manufactured equally.

ACS may be a newer name within the industry, but it's built upon something far from new.

Operating from AMH's engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, ACS combines dedicated drum and component expertise with over 50 years of material handling engineering, manufacturing and project delivery experience.

The result is conveyor drum manufacture built around performance, reliability and real-world operational demands.

Backed by over 50 years of AMH manufacturing and engineering heritage, ACS supports quarrying, mining, aggregates and heavy industry with precision-engineered conveyor drum solutions built for demanding applications.

Our capability includes:

• Drive drums
• Tail drums
• Bend drums
• Snub drums
• Spiral drums
• Slatted drums
• Self-cleaning drums
• Custom-engineered drum assemblies

Behind every drum is a manufacturing process focused on consistency, strength and operational performance.

Including:

• Precision-machined EN8 & EN24T shafting
• Fully welded and stress-relieved shells
• Dynamic balancing
• Duty-matched lagging systems
• Tight dimensional tolerances
• Full UKCA-compliant manufacture

Lagging options include:

• Plain Hot Lagged
• Diamond Hot Lagged
• Ceramic Lagging
• Slide Lagging

All manufactured within a fully accredited UK production environment operating to:

• EN 1090
• ISO 9001
• BS EN ISO 3834-2

Smaller than some.
More agile than most.

Focused entirely on producing conveyor drums that operators can build reliable systems around.

Invest in the best, partner with ACS & AMH Today 🤝🏻

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.athertonconveyorspares.co.uk
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03/06/2026

🇬🇧 After nearly 50 years in material handling, you start to notice the same thing.

The best-performing plants rarely have the most equipment...

They have the best-engineered systems.

Over the years we've supported projects across:

• Quarrying
• Mining
• Aggregates
• Recycling
• Ports & Terminals
• Industrial Processing

And regardless of industry, the fundamentals remain the same...

Successful material handling operations are built around :

• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Engineering quality
• Operational efficiency
• Long-term thinking

Technology changes.
Production demands increase.

But well-engineered systems continue to outperform reactive solutions every time.

That's why our focus remains on delivering material handling solutions designed around operational performance, not simply equipment supply.

From our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, AMH & ACS continue to support operators nationwide with engineering-led material handling capability built on decades of industry experience.

If you're planning future upgrades or new projects, experience still counts.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

29/05/2026

⚠️ Not all conveyor drums are manufactured equally.

There’s a reason why we have become one of the UK’s leading conveyor drum manufacturers...

Across quarrying, mining and bulk material handling operations, conveyor drums operate under constant mechanical load, sustained operational stress and demanding environmental conditions.

Their performance directly influences :

• Belt tracking and conveyor stability
• Load transfer and drive efficiency
• Bearing life and maintenance cycles
• Lagging performance and wear resistance
• Overall system reliability under sustained duty

At ACS, conveyor drum manufacture forms a core part of our engineering and production capability within the wider AMH operation.
Operating from our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, we manufacture precision-engineered conveyor drums built specifically for heavy-duty industrial environments.

Our capability includes :

• Drive drums
• Tail drums
• Bend drums
• Snub drums
• Taper drums
• Bespoke and custom-engineered drum assemblies

Engineering & Manufacturing Capability :

• Precision-machined EN8 / EN24T shafting
• Controlled fabrication and welding procedures
• Dynamic balancing for operational stability
• Premium-grade material selection
• Ceramic, plain and diamond lagging systems
• Dimensional control and assembly tolerances
• Material traceability and manufacturing quality control

Alongside manufacture, our engineering support includes :

• Duty-based specification
• Throughput and load assessment
• Conveyor integration support
• Replacement and upgrade solutions
• Custom drum engineering for specialist applications

Under heavy-duty operational conditions, small inconsistencies in drum manufacture quickly become larger performance issues across the wider conveyor system.
That’s why drum manufacture at ACS is approached as a controlled engineering process, not simply a fabrication exercise.

Backed by over 50 years of material handling experience through AMH, ACS continues to support operators nationwide with precision-engineered conveyor drum solutions built for long-term operational performance.

Whether supporting new installations, plant upgrades or replacement requirements, ACS provides engineered conveyor drum solutions built around reliability, performance and long-term operational support.

28/05/2026

How important is manufacturing consistency within your operation?

In high-throughput material handling environments, a conveyor system is only as reliable as the consistency of the components operating within it.

Even small variations across components can influence :

• Belt tracking and system stability
• Bearing performance and operational life
• Maintenance frequency and downtime
• Overall system efficiency under load

That’s why manufacturing control and engineering consistency remain critical across every stage of production.

At ACS, our UK manufacturing capability supports:

• Precision-engineered conveyor drums
• Duty-matched component specification
• Controlled fabrication and welding procedures
• Material traceability and quality control
• Consistent production standards across batches

Combined with AMH’s wider engineering and system delivery capability, this creates stronger alignment between:

• Design intent
• Manufacturing quality
• Installation performance
• Long-term operational reliability

Because in heavy-duty environments, consistency is what keeps systems performing predictably over time.

Operating from our engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, AMH & ACS continue to support operators nationwide with engineering-led material handling solutions built around long-term performance.

When reliability matters, consistency across engineering and manufacturing becomes a major operational advantage.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

27/05/2026

🙌🏼 Throwback to one of our large-scale conveyor installations supporting the sand & gravel sector

Here we delivered a fully integrated 3 conveyor system engineered for long-term operational performance.
Project - https://www.amhltd.co.uk/projects-mining-quarrying-aggregates/3-conveyor-system-sand-gravel

Projects of this scale require far more than conveyor supply alone.

From structural engineering and fabrication through to installation quality and system integration, every stage of the project must be aligned to ensure reliable operation under sustained production demand.

Delivered by AMH, this installation combined:

• Heavy-duty conveyor system engineering
• Precision structural fabrication
• Premium material selection throughout
• Integrated conveyor drum and component support
• Full installation and commissioning capability

Built to operate within demanding sand & gravel environments, the system was engineered around:

• Continuous operational duty
• High-throughput material handling
• Long-term structural integrity
• Reliable system performance over time

Large-scale conveyor installations place significant demand on:

• Structural alignment and tolerances
• Drum and roller integration
• Belt tracking and stability
• Installation precision across the full system length

This is where engineering quality and installation standards become critical...

Because at scale, small inaccuracies quickly become larger operational issues.

From fabrication through to final commissioning, the focus remained on delivering:

• Clean structural installation standards
• Accurate conveyor alignment
• Reliable component integration
• Long-term maintainability and operational access

That attention to detail is what underpins long-term conveyor performance within heavy-duty material handling environments.

For over 50 years, AMH & ACS have continued to support quarrying, mining and aggregate operations nationwide with engineering-led material handling systems built for demanding industrial applications.

Whether supporting new installations, plant upgrades or ongoing operational requirements, AMH & ACS provide integrated engineering and material handling capability across the UK.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
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15/05/2026

Conveyor drums built for heavy-duty environments require far more than basic fabrication.

Conveyor drums operating in quarrying, mining and heavy industrial environments are subjected to some of the harshest operating conditions found in bulk material handling.

High-throughput loading, abrasive materials, contamination and continuous duty cycles place constant stress on drive, tail, bend and snub drums across the entire conveyor system.

In these environments, drum performance directly influences :

• Belt tracking and stability
• Load distribution across the conveyor
• Bearing life and reliability
• Lagging performance and wear rates
• Overall system efficiency under sustained duty

Typical operating conditions include :

• Abrasive and high-density materials
• Heavy impact loading and surge conditions
• Dust, fines and moisture ingress
• Outdoor exposure and harsh environments
• Continuous production demands with minimal downtime tolerance

This is why drum manufacture requires far more than simply rolling steel and welding assemblies together.

At ACS, drum manufacture is engineered around real operating duty and long-term system performance.
Key engineering considerations include :

• Precision-machined EN8 / EN24T shafting
• Controlled fabrication and welding quality
• Dynamic balancing for operational stability
• Duty-matched lagging systems
• Structural integrity under sustained load
• Dimensional accuracy and assembly tolerances
• Material selection aligned to application and environment

Because under heavy-duty conditions, small inconsistencies become major operational issues over time...

Operating from AMH’s UK engineering and manufacturing facility in Ranskill, ACS supports heavy-duty operations nationwide with precision-engineered conveyor drums built for demanding industrial environments.

When systems operate under continuous heavy-duty conditions, drum specification, manufacturing quality and engineering control become critical long before failure occurs.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

13/05/2026

A good supplier delivers components...
A good engineering partner understands what happens after installation.

In heavy-duty material handling environments, long-term performance is influenced by far more than the individual component itself.

System reliability depends on how effectively engineering, manufacturing, installation and ongoing support align together over time.
Real engineering support means understanding:

• System behaviour under operational load
• Site conditions and environmental demands
• Maintenance access and downtime constraints
• Integration between structures, drums, rollers and drives
• Long-term operational performance and wear patterns

That level of understanding changes how projects are delivered.

It changes how systems are designed.
How components are specified.
And how reliably the entire operation performs under sustained duty.

At ACS, our focus sits around the manufacture and supply of critical conveyor components engineered for demanding industrial environments, including:

• Precision drum manufacture
• Roller and conveyor component supply
• Duty-matched specification support
• UK manufacturing and fabrication capability

Alongside this, AMH delivers the wider system capability:

• Material handling system design
• Structural and mechanical engineering
• Conveyor manufacture and installation
• Commissioning and ongoing operational support

Together, AMH & ACS provide a fully integrated delivery model, combining engineering, manufacturing, component supply and system support within one aligned operation.
We’re seeing more operators move toward this approach:

• Fewer disconnected suppliers
• Greater accountability across the project lifecycle
• Better alignment between engineering, manufacture and long-term support

That shift is changing how material handling projects are being specified and delivered across quarrying, mining and heavy industry nationwide.
The strongest material handling systems are usually backed by long-term engineering relationships, not transactional supply alone.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

Q-What matters most to you in an engineering partner, capability, responsiveness, or long-term support?

12/05/2026

The quality of a material handling system is usually decided long before fabrication begins.

In heavy-duty environments, engineering isn’t just about producing drawings.
It’s about understanding how a system will behave once it enters real operation.

At AMH & ACS, engineering development considers far more than geometry alone.
Before manufacture begins, systems are assessed around:

• Throughput and material behaviour
• Structural loading and operational stress
• Maintenance access and safe inspection points
• Conveyor integration and component interaction
• Installation practicality and site conditions
• Long-term operational performance under sustained duty

CAD is part of that process, but engineering intent goes beyond the model itself.

The objective is not simply to design a system that can be built. It’s to engineer one that performs reliably once operational demands increase.

Engineering Perspective:
Many long-term operational issues originate early in project development:

• Poor access for maintenance
• Incorrect allowance for loading conditions
• Limited scalability as throughput increases
• Components designed independently rather than as part of a wider system

Good engineering reduces those risks before fabrication even starts.

From concept and CAD development through to manufacture, installation and commissioning, AMH & ACS deliver engineered systems built around operational reality.

From CAD-led design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning, AMH & ACS deliver material handling systems with full visibility across the project lifecycle.

The earlier engineering is involved in a project, the greater the control over long-term system performance and reliability.

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
www.amhltd.co.uk
[email protected]

08/05/2026

Hillhead Quarry Exhibition 2026 isn’t really about equipment.

It’s about the conversations happening around it.

Across the year, in direct conversations with operators, the same themes come up:

• Systems not performing as expected
• Components being replaced more often than they should
• Capacity being pushed beyond original design
• Multiple suppliers involved - no clear ownership

Hillhead simply brings those conversations into one place.

And based on what we’re seeing across current projects and site discussions, we expect the same focus this year - with more emphasis on :

• End-to-end system responsibility
• Fewer handoffs between suppliers
• Long-term performance over short-term fixes

You can walk the entire showground and see high-quality equipment everywhere.

That’s not the issue.

The real difference is how systems are :

• Designed
• Built
• Integrated
• Supported over time

Our Focus at Hillhead:

Not just what we supply, but how systems are delivered as a complete, accountable solution.
From concept and design through to manufacture, installation and ongoing support.

Across AMH & ACS, we’re seeing a clear shift toward integrated delivery - and it’s shaping how material handling projects are being specified and delivered across the UK.

If you’re attending Hillhead and having these same conversations, it’s worth speaking to a team that looks at the full system — not just individual components.

📍 Stand PA1
📅 23–25 June

Call +44 (0) 1777 817000
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Q - What are you expecting the biggest focus to be at Hillhead this year?

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