Geo Robson & Co. (Conveyors) Ltd

Established in 1906, Robson a family owned company for over three generations. The company has built an enviable reputation for over 100 years for the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of robust, reliable, Bulk Material Handling Conveyor systems.

From Sheffield, Robson has grown to become a leading international designer and manufacturer of bulk handling conveying systems and technology.  We pride ourselves on being a forward thinking organisation that invests in the most up-to-date plant, equipment and systems.  Our people are our most valuable asset and we employ more than 130 highly trained staff with a wide range of innovative and practical skills.

Robson’s can offer:

• Consultancy services
• Concept design and computer animated simulations
• Turnkey project management
• Manufacture, assembly and works testing
• Installation and commissioning
• Complete after sales service

Robson has the design, manufacturing and installation expertise to supply almost any bespoke industrial conveying system to a wide range of clients worldwide. Increasingly our products are in the highest demand

With the experience and the range of products to suit any environment. Robson have supplied products to the Quarry, Mine, Sugar, Power Generation, Food, Chemical, Grain and Coal Industries.



With products that can work within the harshest or more sensitive or explosive environments the components used are ATEX certified. The equipment is designed with eliminating the risk of explosion. Undergoing full assessments by ATEX Notified Bodies the ATEX equipment is EC Type Certified to suit the production method, environment and material.


Bulk Handling Products
Robson conveyors are robust in construction, 2D and 3D CAD designed and proven to provide cost effective, low maintenance conveying systems.  These are just some examples of the range of bulk handling solutions machinery that we can supply to handle large through puts of irregular shaped heavy materials.

• Accumulator conveyors
• Drag conveyors
• Airglide conveyors
• Belt conveyors
• Gravity conveyors
• Bucket conveyors
• Industrial screw conveyors
• Bulk material handling
• Scraper conveyors
• Chain conveyors
• Slat conveyors
• Bucket Elevators

In addition to these excellent products we also offer Airglide, Vibration and Push Floor Handling systems.

Airglide solutions:  The Robson Airglide' offers a reliable cost-effective solution to bulk handling.  Realistically priced and with low installation costs, these systems can be installed very quickly.  They also cost less to run and require minimum maintenance.

Vibration Technology
Robson design and manufacture standard and bespoke vibratory equipment that is used extensively in applications across the main industry sectors we are involved in. The simplicity and robust design of our vibratory equipment ensure dependable long-life performance.

Push Floor: Robson’s Push Floor' system is a cost effective solution engineered with the latest technology.  It gives 100% guaranteed delivery of hard to handle material into or out of the process line with no over-spill or wastage.

Incorporated into a reception, buffer or export scheme the Robson Push Floor' uses a series of moving wedge profile frames controlling the migration of material to an outlet.  A slow sustained motion ensures minimum strain on components thus promoting better performance and longer life.

Our specific target markets demand the best and Robson project engineers deliver innovative and precision -engineered bulk handling solutions to clients worldwide.

Industries
Quarrying and Cement
Fewer industrial processes place a greater demand on conveying systems than the quarrying and cement industry. From the crushing and distribution of quarry stone through to the handling of abrasive materials and products, Robson can provide the right solution.  

Biomass and Environmental
With ever changing legislation and pressure from governments, environmental issues such as waste disposal, alternative fuels and industrial recycling have never been higher on the international agenda.

Environmental Conveyor systems

• Biomass Conveyors
• Ash Handling screw conveyors
• Sludge Cake Handling Conveyors
• Solids Removal Conveyors
• Waste Feeders

Glassworks
From concept to completion Robson provides all types of equipment for handling glass batch and cullet.  We have a reputation for quality of design and service, together with a comprehensive range of integrated purpose-built equipment to meet our client's specific requirements.

Sugar
The food processing industry places extra demands on handling equipment and we meet and exceed these demands through our expertise in design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of complete sugar handling complexes that process whole beet, pulp, raw and wet sugar.

Services
Robson specialise in Bulk Material Handling Equipment for many Industries including the following aspects of Bulk Material Handling Systems:

Feasibility Study
Engineers will survey the site and application submitting a Budgetary Costing and Design Options Report.  

Design
Structural and Bulk Handling System Design Engineers use 2D and 3D design packages to design and ensure robust reliability from the equipment.  

Manufacture
The company has 8500m2 of manufacturing area, with overhead lifting capability of 10 tons. Coupled with skilled engineers with traditional engineering values.  

Installation
Robson's On Site Engineering Team, experience in all types of large installations, including working at heights, confined spaces and explosive atmospheres.     

Electrical Controls
Robson’s in house electrical engineers, design, build and programme systems for: Distributed Control Systems, Scada / AS-Interface / DH+ / Profibus / Modbus.  

Commissioning
Experienced Commissioning engineers ensure Mechanical and Electrical Systems are installed and perform to high specifications.

Project Management
Robson’s dedicated Project Managers are the Single Point of Contact from Concept to Completion on all projects.

Site Management  
Robson Site Managers ensure the build is on target and are on site for the Installation / Commissioning Period.
 
Modifications to existing Systems
Robson offer full modification design and build service including: Extension to existing conveyors, Improvements to systems, Replacement and Reconfiguration of any part of process plants.  

Structural Design and Build
All types of Structural Steelwork including: Mezzanine Flooring, Walkways, Stairways, Trestles, Towers, Gantries, Bridges and Buildings.    

Spares
Mechanical and Electrical - Supplied and if required fitted by experience engineers

Maintenance
Robson can provide system health checks to ensure optimum performance and reliability are achieved from the handling system. On site Training for maintenance staff to provide necessary skills for handling system.

Awards
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce & Industry

• Outstanding Business of the Year Award 2010
• The Kennedy’s Business Person of the Year Award
• The Wake Smith Excellence in Manufacturing Award
• The Irwin Mitchell Excellence in Customer Service Award

Sheffield Star Business Awards

• Excellence In Manufacturing Award
• International Business Award



Nominations
Chamber of Commerce  

• The HSBC Excellence in International Trade Award

Sheffield Star Business Awards

• Environmental Award


Yorkshire Post’s Environment Awards

• The Manufacturer of the Best Green Product