Our Company History

Established in 2009, Belle Banne Conveyor Products (BBCP) builds on a legacy that dates back to the 1960’s. The BBCP team boasts over 200 years combined experience in the materials handling industry in both Australia and abroad. This rich heritage ensures a deep understanding of conveyor needs.

The Belle Banne® brand has become synonymous with high performance. The original product, a leader for over three decades, continues to outperform imitators in key areas like effectiveness, durability, and overall value.

Beginnings - 1969-1980

1969

The first Belle Banne® branded cleaner, developed by Nippon Tsusho is installed in WA Iron Ore Mine.

1972

Introduced “H” and “R” cleaners and started export through Mitsui.
Peter Abercrombie joins Mitsui Sydney.

1976

Mitsui imports first cleaners to Australia and sells directly to iron ore and coal mines.

1979

1st major distributor appointed – Rubberflex Sydney owned by Ted Barnes.

1980

Rubberflex sold to BTR (subsequently Apex Belting) with Ted Barnes remaining as MD in Sydney.

Establishment - 1983-1996

1983

Belle Banne Australia (BBA) Pty Ltd established in Sydney as the sole distributor of Belle Banne® Cleaners.

1985

New “U” Cleaner from Japan introduced to the market. This revolutionary cleaner design by Nippon Tsusho becomes the highest performing secondary cleaner on the market.
Pit Top Mining (now Valley Longwall International) and Belle Banne Newcastle (now Convatech) established as joint ventures with BBA. Ultimately both JV’s became independent distributors for Belle Banne® products.

1990

Belle Banne Victoria (BBV) established by Peter Abercrombie.

1991

Flexible Steel Lacing (FSL) purchases majority share in Belle Banne Australia

1995

Peter Abercrombie sells Belle Banne Victoria and joins Belle Banne Australia as GM. Matt Mayers starts at Belle Banne Australia.

1996

Ted Barnes retires from BBA and FSL buys remaning shares.

A New Era - 2004-Present

2004

FSL changes name of Belle Banne Australia to Flexco Australia and ceases imports of all Japanese products except “U” Cleaners.

2008

FSL ends all supply relationships with Nippon Tsusho and ceases the importation of genuine Belle Banne® products.

2009

Matt Mayers and Peter Abercrombie establish Belle Banne Conveyor Products (BBCP) as exclusive distributor of all Nippon Tsusho products.

2012

BBCP is appointed the Australian agent for CAI mechanical belt fasteners.

2014

Daniel Weekes joins BBCP as Managing Director.
FRAS approval for BBCP lagging.

2019

BBCP awarded BHP South Flank idler supply contract.

2020

BBCP opens new Perth branch in Welshpool, WA
BBCP commences polyurethane manufacturing in Sydney. FRAS polyurethane approved.

2023

CNC router installed for manufacture of outrigger pads

2024

Awarded contract with major Pilbara Iron Ore Miner to supply belt cleaners and provide all associated installation, maintenance, and supervision services.

2025

BBCP opens new Melbourne branch in Carrum Downs, VIC