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NEPEAN is Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation.

NEPEAN has grown into a global company that is renowned for its unwavering focus on making its customers successful. Through hard work, technical capability and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects, NEPEAN has earned itself an enviable reputation as an innovation leader in design, manufacture, service and support of specialised product and service solutions.

More than 2,000 employees support operations at more than 45 sites on 6 continents.

Continuous investment in equipment, facilities, and research & development, irrespective of market conditions, has greatly strengthened our capabilities. Today we service our customers through multiple businesses in our portfolio:

NEPEAN Conveyors

For more than 40 years, 100% Australian owned NEPEAN Conveyors has provided robust, practical and reliable conveyor solutions and quality manufactured conveyor equipment to the global bulk materials handling market.

NEPEAN Conveyors engineer, procure, construct, commission and optimise the availability of integrated electro-mechanical bulk material handling conveyor solutions and products across the entire product lifecycle. Its team designs and manufactures in multiple locations across Australia — strategically located near major mining areas to service port, iron ore, coal and hard-rock clients.

The business has supported Illawarra Coal since 1985 and has longstanding relationships with many other major global mining houses including BHP, Rio Tinto, Anglo American, FMG and Whitehaven.

NEPEAN’s team of highly skilled and specialised technicians engineer conveyor solutions from concept through to installation and commissioning. NEPEAN also offers after sales maintenance programs designed to optimise asset life and minimise operating costs.

NEPEAN Belting

In 2025, NEPEAN Conveyors expanded its regional footprint with the addition of NEPEAN Belting — offering Australian-approved products that complement its high-quality, high-performance conveyor designs.

Now operating from Mackay, Queensland and Kelso, NSW, these new facilities are part of NEPEAN Conveyors’ ongoing commitment to providing complete conveyor component solutions and responsive, local service to the mining and bulk materials handling industries across Australia.

The division supplies BOTON Belting and Richwood conveyor components, delivering premium quality, reliability and durability to enhance and maintain belt performance and cleanliness in demanding operating environments.

BOTON Belting was selected for their strong industry reputation, global presence, innovation, environmental sustainability and significant cost savings. Additionally, NEPEAN’s team provides expert supply and installation of Richwood belt cleaners, which enhance conveyor efficiency by maintaining belt cleanliness and reducing operational disruptions.

NEPEAN’s partnership with BOTON Belting provides a cost-effective and high-quality conveyor belting solution for surface mining, underground coal, hard rock mining, port facilities and processing plants. Richwood offers guaranteed, long-term solutions to conveyor carryback problems.

NEPEAN’s dedicated team collaborates with clients to deliver optimal results. and has extensive design expertise capabilities, including service and site support, belt splicing, rubber repairs, conveyor maintenance and  continued after sales support.

This strategic expansion aligns with NEPEAN Conveyors’ vision to support customers through integrated, locally supported solutions that reduce downtime and improve productivity. With the growing demand for responsive service and quality conveyor components in regional mining hubs, the establishment of NEPEAN Belting in Mackay and Kelso ensures that customers have faster access to expert support and readily available inventory.

The company’s expansion through NEPEAN Belting reflects its continued investment in Australia’s mining and industrial future — delivering innovation and value through local capability and trusted partnerships.

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