Fenner Drives history

In 1913, immediately prior to the First World War, export markets accounted for over 70 per cent of sales.

During the 1930’s, the company licensed technology from Brammer Transmissions for a patented link v-belt.

In 1937, Fenner became a Public Company with share capital of £250,000, and has been quoted on the London Stock Exchange ever since.

In response to a tragic conveyor belt fire at the Cresswell Colliery in 1950, in which 80 miners died mainly from toxic fumes, the National Coal Board asked Fenner, because of its expertise in reinforced polymers, to develop a fire resistant belt.

In 1952, the brand Apex Belting was formed, a name still synonymous in Australia with high quality conveyor belts.

In the late 1970’s, Manheim Manufacturing and Belting Company contracted with an engineer to design what has become the patented Trantorque Keyless Bushing.

From 1984 on, the company traded as Fenner Manheim.

After 2000, Fenner’s conveyor belting businesses saw continued growth through acquisition and organically.

In 2001, Enerka-Apex joined forces with Fenner PLC, trading as Apex-Fenner.

In the fall of 2002, Eagle Belting Company was acquired by the Industrial Division.

In 2005, the Australian division was renamed Fenner Australia.

In late 2007 Fenner Drives acquired B-LOC Corporation, who owned the leading brand of multi-screw keyless bushings in North America.

In 2011, Fenner Drives celebrated its 100th anniversary as a leading supplier of power transmission and conveying solutions.

In 2013, Fenner Drives launched NinjaFlex, a revolutionary new product that was the first flexible 3D printing filament to hit the market.

By 2015, Fenner PLC had revenues of £667 million, and with operations spread across the world, is a recognised world leader in reinforced polymer technology.