Our History: A Legacy of Quality and Innovation

For over four decades, West River Conveyors has been committed to building top-quality conveyor systems and components at competitive prices. Our journey began in 1981 when Joe Street and Jerry Roulett founded West River Machinery Company to manufacture conveyor systems and rebuild mining equipment.

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From Rebuilds to Manufacturing Excellence

In the early years, we specialized in rebuilding all types of mining equipment, often incorporating conveyor system components into these rebuilds. Recognizing the demand for new, high-quality conveyor solutions, we expanded into manufacturing brand-new belt drives and conveyor components—a move that set us apart in the industry.

Expanding into Parts & Components

By the mid-1980s, we had expanded into the used parts market, particularly in replacement parts for gearboxes and speed reducers. Over the years, we have built an extensive inventory, including:

Owner Pete Savage walks through inventory building reviewing thousands of parts available for customers.

Before and after images of West River Conveyors' facilities.

A New Home for Growth

As our business grew, we operated from four separate locations—a setup that was no longer sustainable. In 2000, we made a major move, purchasing 50+ acres to consolidate all operations into a single, modern facility.

Two years of renovations later, we moved into a state-of-the-art facility in 2002. This milestone enabled us to:

  • Expand manufacturing capacity
  • Improve efficiency for customers
  • Bring operations under one roof
Arial View of West River Conveyor's facilities.

Where We Are Today

Today, West River Conveyors spans 125,000+ square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space, with multiple buildings dedicated to production and inventory.

Ownership remains family-driven, with Joe Street, Pete Savage, and Jessica Savage at the helm.

Despite our growth, our mission remains the same:

  • Deliver reliable, high-quality conveyor systems
  • Support customers with innovation and consistency
  • Maintain a skilled workforce dedicated to excellence
Street view of West River Conveyors' current facilities.

West River Conveyors is built on a foundation of reliability and customer commitment, and we look forward to helping you find the right conveyor solutions that meet your needs.

Custom Overland and Underground Mining Conveyor Equipment

OVERLAND CONVEYORS

OVERLAND CONVEYORS

Cost-effective solutions for hauling aggregates like sand and gravel over long distances.

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UNDERGROUND CONVEYORS

UNDERGROUND CONVEYORS

Improve mining operations with custom conveyors that are tested for safety and reliability.

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PARTS

PARTS

An online inventory stocked with gearboxes, fluid couplings and other parts ready to be shipped.

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CONVEYOR BELTS

CONVEYOR BELTS

Avoid unplanned downtime and injuries that can arise from worn out conveyor belts.

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