For more than a century Stephens-Adamson has been known
for providing only the highest quality components in the
conveying industry. But we realize our customers expect more
from us. Stephens-Adamson's goal is to offer our customers
more than just the best products and service. We are striving
to provide a level of professionalism beyond our customers'
expectations.
At Stephens-Adamson we learned a long time ago that our
customers need involvement, responsiveness, credibility and
follow-through. That is the reason why, no matter how much
we grow or how technically advanced we become, the main focus
of Stephens-Adamson continues to be on customer service.
A brief history
of Stephens-Adamson
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2001
Introduced the new range of Century Series Idlers.
Launched a new brochure featuring Stephens-Adamson's
wide range of idlers. S-A's
100th anniversary. Becomes a member of the Metso Minerals family of companies.
-
2000
Introduced the Energy Saving Idler (ESI) and Super
Energy Saving Idler (Super ESI).
-
1999
Introduced the Belt Conductor Training System.
-
1998
Became a member of the Svedala Conveying Division.
-
1997
Introduced the Return Roll Guard.
-
1994
Began marketing Polyethylene Sleeved Rolls.
-
1993
Introduced the "CEMA C" Sealed Idler line
to the American market.
-
1989
Svedala Industries acquires Stephens-Adamson from Allis
Chalmers.
-
1983
Introduced the Torque-Master Holdback
line.
-
1976
Introduced the "Cema
B" Sealed
Idler.
-
1975
Introduced
the 3000
Series Ball Bearing
Idler
to the
Canadian market.
-
1974
Bulk materials
handling
operations
sold
to Allis Chalmers.
-
1972
Designed and
patented the
Synchro-Lube Regreasable
Idler.
-
1969
Stephens-Adamson was
acquired by
Borg Warner.
-
1962
Designed and
patented the
exclusive Curve
Crown Pulley.
Shortly after,
created the
Squeeze-Lock Hub.
-
1960
Company was
operating seven
plants in
the United
States, Canada,
Europe, and
Australia. Recognized
as a market
leader in
the marine
market for
self unloading
bulk cargo
vessels.
-
1958
Opened a manufacturing
plant in
Clarksdale, Mississippi
to produce
idlers, pulleys,
and hoods.
-
1953
Designed and
patented the
first spring-type
belt cleaner.
-
1950
Developed
Speedwalk
and Speedramp
to make
up the
world's first
moving sidewalk
for use
in airports,
sports stadiums,
shopping
centers,
and theme
parks.
-
1938
Established
the
Sealmaster
Bearing
line.
-
1927
Opened
a
wholly-owned
subsidiary
in
Belleville,
Ontario
Canada.
-
1920
Opened
a
second
plant
in
Los
Angeles,
California
to
serve
the
western
market.
-
1911
Introduced
the
first
anti-friction
belt
conveyor
idler.
Established
Stephens-Adamson
as
a
leader
in
the
belt
conveyor
industry.
-
1905
Added
pulleys,
clutches,
plain
bearings,
sprockets,
wheels,
and
chains
to
the
product
line.
-
1901
Stephens-Adamson
(S-A)
was
founded
in
Aurora,
Illinois
(U.S.A.)
by
W.
W.
Stephens
and
F.
G.
Adamson
to
manufacture
belt
conveyor
elevators,
screens,
and
power
transmissions.
