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Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd

Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd

Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd

Coleford Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S9 5PA

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0114 244 4221
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0114 243 3066
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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.

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. 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.

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.

For more information, please visit our website or contact us.

News listing for Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd

It’s Gold for Robson’s Safety!

It’s Gold for Robson’s Safety!

We are pleased to announce that Geo Robson & Co Ltd have been presented with the Gold Award for Contractor Safety Excellence by Drax Power Limited for work undertaken at their 4000MW generating...

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Dedicated to Quality

Dedicated to Quality

Quality and reliability has always been at the forefront of Geo Robson & Co Ltd manufacturing principals. During its 100 year history the company has completed projects and installations...

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Robson Ships to the South Atlantic

Robson Ships to the South Atlantic

Robson has just completed one of the smallest Baggage Reclaim Carousels they have ever manufactured. At just a12 metre perimeter the carousel could easily fit in your own living room. The Robson...

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Robson renewable fuel systems to be installed in Sheffield

Robson renewable fuel systems to be installed in Sheffield

Sheffield Mechanical Handling Engineers Geo Robson & Co Ltd have secured an £14 million contract to supply and install the biomass handling systems at E.ON Biomass Renewable Energy Plant...

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Robson to feature on Eddie Stobart TV Series

Robson to feature on Eddie Stobart TV Series

Sheffield based Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd is to be featured on the Channel 5 series Eddie Stobart Trucks and Trailers. Robson's Project Manager Mick Levesley was surprised to find...

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A double win for Robson at the Sheffield Star Business Awards

A double win for Robson at the Sheffield Star Business Awards

Sheffield based Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturer, Geo Robson & Co Ltd, have won two prestigious industry awards.The Sheffield Star Business Awards are organised by the Sheffield...

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Robson Nominated for Sheffield Star Awards

Robson Nominated for Sheffield Star Awards

Sheffield based Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturer, Geo Robson & Co Ltd, have been short listed for four prestigious industry awards.The Sheffield Star Business Awards are organised...

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Expansion at Robson

Expansion at Robson

Sheffield based Geo Robson & Co Ltd is finding successes within all sectors of its business. With numerous enquiries for Biomass Systems, the business has gone from strength to strength...

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Robson Nominated for Green Award

Robson Nominated for Green Award

Now entering their third year, the Yorkshire Post’s 2011 Environment Awards are now just a week away. The awards have received a record number of entries from businesses, individuals, schools...

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Structure Expansion for Robson

Structure Expansion for Robson

Expanding its skills base and increasing its capability has always been Robson’s ethos, with expanding markets and new niche products Darnall based Robson Handling Technology have recruited two...

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Robson Scoops Awards

Robson Scoops Awards

Sheffield based Handling Company; Geo Robson & Co Ltd, scooped 3 of the nominated awards at the Sheffield Business Awards. Categories were:The Kennedy's Business Person of the Year Award...

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Eastern Promise for Robson

Eastern Promise for Robson

Darnall based Geo Robson & Co Ltd have travelled far and wide to secure important contracts in the Middle East. Working closely with Belgium based Design Engineers to design and manufacture...

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Robson Strikes Oil

Robson Strikes Oil

Based in Darnall, Sheffield, Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) have successfully added another industry to their portfolio. With many established systems within the Airport, Power Generation and...

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Yorkshire Firms Build Offshore Crane

Yorkshire Firms Build Offshore Crane

For the past three months the skyline at Hellaby Industrial Estate has had a new figure. Standing over 25metres tall the Riser Gantry Crane has had a temporary home at RJD Engineering. A joint...

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Robson Helps Green Power Revolution

Robson Helps Green Power Revolution

  Darnall based Material Handling Company Robson has secured an £11 million order to supply Biomass Handling Equipment to Drax Power Station. Drax Power Station, the largest, cleanest...

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Europe's Major Sugar Companies Seek Robson Systems

Europe's Major Sugar Companies Seek Robson Systems

  Robson completes systems totalling £2.1Million pounds for the sugar industry. Based in Darnall, Sheffield, Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd has built a global reputation for bulk...

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Hard Work Wins Apprenticeship

Hard Work Wins Apprenticeship

  Sheffield based materials handling company Geo Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd have always believed in providing work experience for young students, giving the next generation a taste...

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Batch feeding renewed at Ardagh Glass container plants

Batch feeding renewed at Ardagh Glass container plants

Robson Handling Technology is introducing new arrangements for batch feeding at the Ardagh (formerly Rockware) Glass factory at Wheatley in Doncaster UK. As part of the rebuild of furnace No...

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No shaky start for this Vibration Partnership

No shaky start for this Vibration Partnership

Sales boost shows partnerships success Following the very successful partnership of Geo. Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd and Aviteq the German Vibration Technology Company, Robson Vibratory...

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Robson conveyor for Fenwick's Bond Street store

Robson conveyor for Fenwick's Bond Street store

Robson Handling Technology has custom-built a conveyor system for Squibb Demolition to remove debris from the redevelopment of a ten-storey office building at the rear of the Fenwick store on...

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Robson conveyors keep British Sugar on the move

Robson conveyors keep British Sugar on the move

Conveyor systems designed, built and installed by Robson Handling at British Sugar's two processing plants in Norfolk are keeping the 2007/8 campaign moving. At Wissington, the company has...

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Handling company puts ATEX safety first (and second)

Handling company puts ATEX safety first (and second)

Key staff at handling technology specialist Geo Robson have completed training to ensure compliance with ATEX 137, the EC directive that sets standards for improving the health and safety protection...

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Handling systems for Red Sea sugar venture

Handling systems for Red Sea sugar venture

UK-based handling specialist Geo Robson is providing over $3m of conveying equipment for a new sugar refinery in one of the Middle East's development hotspots. Operated by Tate & Lyle and...

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Handling companies join forces

Handling companies join forces

George Robson & Co (Conveyors) Ltd, already a key figure in the materials and bulk handling industry, has formed strong ties with German vibration technology company Aviteq. Robson has the...

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