North America's largest wholesaler and manufacturer of conveyor belts, with ten branch locations.
Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Beltservice Corporation is North America's largest wholesaler and manufacturer of flat and fabricated conveyor belting. Over 350 specifications are stocked by its ten full-service branch locations in the U.S. (St. Louis, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Portland, Boise, Sacramento, and Los Angeles), Canada (Toronto), and Mexico (Mexico City and Monterrey).
Keywords: Conveyor Belts
Wholesaler
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Forty-six (46) years. Founded in 1969 by brothers Bill and Richard Engelsmann of St. Louis, MO.
What is your primary product or service?
Flat and fabricated conveyor belting and related products.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The founders and owners of Beltservice were the third generation of their family to be in the conveyor belting business in St. Louis, Missouri.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Beltservice has always sold only to distributors who buy belting for resale, and to original equipment manufacturers who place our belts on their equipment which they in turn sell. Unlike most of our competition, Beltservice does not solicit or accept business from end user accounts.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Ten full-service Beltservice branch locations are currently in operation, with plans to expand in 2016 with an additional branch.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Beltservice's headquarters are in Earth City industrial park in western St. Louis County, Missouri, adjacent to Interstate Highway 70 at the Earth City exit. The physical address is 4143 Rider Trail North, Earth City, MO 63045.
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit-approved payment. New customers are required to submit a credit application to Beltservice's credit manager.
Which areas do you service?
The United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Beltservice is a family-owned closed corporation. Family members participate in the daily operation of the company.
What are your hours of operation?
Sales offices at every branch are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily except Saturday and Sunday. For a premium charge, priority and emergency orders are handled for distributors whose customers are broken down or need a belt quickly.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Return business, time after time, from established and new customers who trust Beltservice to provide the best possible product in a timely manner at a competitive price.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."