Martin Engineering Signs Ghana Distribution Agreement with Aggrey & Associates

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Martin Engineering has signed a distribution agreement with Aggrey & Associates. Aggrey & Associates will be responsible for local customer liaison, technical support, and market development for the Ghanaian market; Martin Engineering Africa will continue to provide engineering expertise, product support, training, and specialist resources.

Aggrey & Associates has offices in the UK and Ghana and has a successful track record across a wide range of bulk materials handling industries. As a Martin® distributor, the company will provide consulting services, supported by Martin's innovative products, services, and training. Customers in Ghana will benefit from successful installations and ongoing support, along with a reliable network for parts and service logistics.

Fran van der Berg, General Manager of Martin Engineering Africa, said that when the two parties first met at The Mining Show in Dubai, they discovered a shared vision for bulk materials handling solutions and customer support. After learning about each other's businesses, values, and points of synergy, they formally established the partnership at WAMPEX 2026 (West African Mining & Power Exhibition).

Product and Service Support

Aggrey & Associates' technical team has completed comprehensive product and application training with Martin Engineering in South Africa to ensure customer service and support. Martin Engineering's West Africa Support Technician will also provide specialist assistance and on-site support when needed.

In West Africa, issues such as conveyor belt dust, spillage, and silo or hopper blockages in bulk materials handling and material flow are relatively common. However, conditions vary from site to site and require tailored engineering solutions. Some consultants may focus only on dust, while experienced technicians diagnose the cause of dust and address it at the source through retrofit and durable solutions, while prioritizing daily maintenance access and safety.

Martin Engineering's products for conveyor belts and material flow include:

The Martin Transfer Point Kit consists of pre-engineered loading, settling, and stabilizing zones, with a variety of chute options and space reserved for future upgrades. It supports partial pre-assembly for easier installation, reducing labor and downtime.

Martin Impact Cradles and Support Cradles provide low-friction conveyor belt support and surface protection, featuring sturdy steel frames and energy-absorbing polyurethane cushion blocks. Their design creates a more uniform belt plane, providing better sealing than idlers, which create gaps due to belt sag.

For dust and spillage, specialized solutions such as ApronSeal™ Urethane Skirting and GravitySeal™ Self-Adjusting Urethane Skirting can seal the conveyor belt. A.I.R. Control™ Dust Curtains slow airflow within the enclosure, allowing dust to return to the material stream; combined, the two create highly effective passive dust control.

To address the safety issues and costly downtime caused by material blockages, Martin Air Cannons provide effective and safe automated flow solutions for transfer chutes, hoppers, silos, and preheater towers. Driven by compressed air systems, they can be triggered from a central solenoid valve cabinet or integrated into logistics software, using powerful bursts to clear buildup and promote consistent flow, increasing uptime with minimal manual labor.

Van der Berg concluded that combining Martin Engineering's global experience with Aggrey & Associates' local knowledge and relationships will enable this partnership to deliver lasting value to customers across Ghana.