How Regal Rexnord Helps Asphalt OEMs Save Time and Cost as One Strategic Solutions Provider

Innovative Solutions for Asphalt Storage with Meeker Equipment

A family-owned company based in Belleville, Pennsylvania, Meeker makes most of their products in-house. When looking for a parts supplier, Meeker sought a company who not only matched their company values, but also matched the level of quality their customers have come to expect. High-quality products and quick delivery are crucial for success in the asphalt and aggregate industries, so these components would not only have to stand up to the harsh application needs, but the supplier would also need stock readily available for Meeker to acquire.

This brought Meeker to Regal Rexnord™.

“Meeker provides a quality product to the asphalt industry thus [we] want to partner with similar manufacturers who offer high quality products, as well have a good name in the industry. Regal Rexnord is certainly a company that fills those requirements,” says Kyle Zimmerman, Inside Sales Supervisor/Business Development for Meeker Equipment.

Regal Rexnord’s Role in Optimizing Asphalt Drag Slat Conveyors

The partnership between Meeker and Regal Rexnord began with engineered steel chain for their drag slat conveyor for the asphalt silos. Meeker had used other chain manufacturers in the past but was looking to partner with a high-quality chain manufacturer known in the industry. After testing out the chain and seeing improved performance, Meeker decided to make it a standard component on the drag slat conveyors for their customers. For further optimization, the relationship later expanded to include additional components recommended by Regal Rexnord expert engineers. These included Rexnord® Planetgear™ speed reducers and Omega® couplings, along with Link-Belt flange bearings, for a complete powertrain solution that fit Meeker’s asphalt application needs.

“Meeker has observed ROI by working with a manufacturer that can offer ‘one stop shopping’. With Regal Rexnord now offering chain, bearings, Planetgear reducers, as well as Omega couplings to Meeker, this constitutes a significant portion of the slat drag conveyor. This results in saving time and offers us a cost savings when processing orders,” Zimmerman stated.

Regal Rexnord’s Powertrain Solutions: A Comprehensive Approach

Since partnering with Regal Rexnord, Meeker has seen significant returns with their drag slat conveyor applications in the asphalt silos. With components from Regal Rexnord being readily available for timely purchase and implementation, they have noticed a reduction in both maintenance and production time and allowed for strategic planning of orders for Meeker customers.

The broad Regal Rexnord portfolio provides a “one stop shop” for customers to have a single source supplier for their components. By partnering with ONE Regal Rexnord, Meeker streamlined their purchasing. Being able to obtain a significant portion of the components needed for their drag slat conveyor from one supplier instead of four separate suppliers allowed them to save both time and money when processing orders. Meeker has also seen uptime increases with their customers’ equipment due to the high-quality components Regal Rexnord supplies.

In addition to working with one supplier, Zimmerman said he enjoys having a close relationship with a single point of contact. Mike O’Connor, a longtime heavy industry account manager, has been Zimmerman’s point of contact at Regal Rexnord since day one.

Zimmerman concluded by saying, “Meeker Equipment has always prided ourselves on building relationships with like-minded organizations and people. We consider our customers and suppliers as partnerships no matter how large or small the scale. Mike has always provided a level of communication and forwardness that creates a positive partnership between Meeker Equipment and Regal Rexnord. As we continue to grow as a company, our partnerships solidify a foundation to providing a quality product at a competitive price.”