1861
Founding of Fenner
England in Hull – Joseph Henry Fenner Founded the company manufacturing leather and encompassed belting, lacing and hosing
1890
First Expansion
The company had expanded and exported its products into Europe, India and the Far East
1937
Momentum
The company continued to gain momentum and became a public entity and has been quoted on the London stock exchange ever since.
1950
Ground Breaking Innovation
Fenner developed a fire resistant belt that has, with it’s successors, become a world standard.
1950's
Global Expansion
Fenner expanded globally, establishing companies in Australia, India and South Africa.
1960
Concurring Africa with manufacturing
Fenner South Africa officially opened a Solid Woven manufacturing facility and distribution outlet in Johannesburg
1998
ISO 9001 Certification
FSA received the first ISO 9001 certification and continues to be compliant.
2007
Steel Cord
Fenner SA - Steelcord Factory commissioned in JHB for local manufacturing.
2013-2014
Services
Fenner SA Introduced Services and splicing teams.On site maintenance teams .24/7 belt monitoring FSA established the 1st Midscale galary testing facility in South Africa. (SANS971:2013) Splicing, On-site Maintenance, On-site Bletsman, Belt Installations, Belt reeling (removal)MFL 24/7 Systems, Manual MFL Scans, Camera monitoring, Systems Health checks.
2014-2015
Trading Inhancement
Fenner Sa Enter the plied belt market with reliable supply of imported plied belting. Introduction of Dynaflex STC belting at Sishen (Kumba Iron Ore)
2018
Distribution
Fenner SA entered into Sole distribution agreement with BMG, contracts ceded to BMG
2020
Go to Market Direct
Go to market direct – FSA ended distribution agreement with BMG to supply directly to end users.
Slab Stock plied belting – strategic supply of plied belting to infiltrate the market.
2022
Rebranding
Rebranding Fenner Conveyors a Michelin Group of Companies.
Introduction of Dynaflex STC at Sasol. Upgrade dipping facility to be environmentally sustainable and comply to emissions controls.
2024-2025
Textile Reinforced Belting Manufacturing
Capex approval - Plied belt building table
Installation of equipment and commissioning to commence Q1 2025.
Website upgrade and go live Q1 2025.