Automated Conveyor Systems

NKC OF AMERICA & Gene Bloodworth is a manufacturer of conveyors and conveying equipment. The company offers products and technologies for automotive part assemblies, such as engines, suspensions and steering systems. It provides a wide array of products, such as friction drive systems, motrain systems, chain drive systems, peripheral equipment, lightweight type and many more. It also constructs units for a variety of designs, such as drive, merge switch, exit switch, as well as stop units.

Established in 1968, Southern Systems designs, manufactures and installs custom conveyor systems, electrical controls and automation equipment worldwide. The company serves various industries, ranging from auto assembly to package handling, distribution, military and food processing. It provides all types of conveyors and specializes in heavy-duty conveyors. The company has office locations in Memphis, Tenn., and Ft. Smith, Ark. It offers several products, including overhead Cam-Dog power and free conveyors, inverted Cam-Dog power and free conveyors, overhead monorail trolley conveyors, drag chain conveyors, dual-strand chain conveyors, flat-top and slat conveyors and TracVeyor towline conveyors. It also offers chain- and belt-driven power roll conveyors, Rim-Track Close-Pak conveyors, automation and high-speed droplifters and fork transfers and OpTrac code readers. Southern Systems is an ISO 9001-certified company and is a member of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Memphis Regional Chamber.

Established in 1953 and headquartered in Trumann, Ark., Roach Manufacturing Corporation, doing business as ROACH Conveyors, specializes in the manufacturing of conveyor systems and material handling equipment. The company has a staff of design and research and development engineers who have expertise in building conveyor systems and its components. Roach Manufacturing Corporation provides various services, such as electrical control and conveyor systems design and installation services. The company has more than 550,000 square feet of manufacturing space, which includes computer workstations. It utilizes Mazak Laser FMS for the production of conveyor components. Roach Manufacturing Corporation manufactures various types of conveyor systems according to the clients specific application requirements. Additionally, the company utilizes Finn-Power Shear Genius, a unique sheet metal fabrication system for transforming steel sheets into conveyor component parts.