Belt Power buys Fabrication Unlimited to expand Midwest reach

Belt Power has acquired St. Louis-based Fabrication Unlimited, adding regional fabrication and distribution capabilities as the conveyor systems supplier looks to deepen service in the Midwest. The deal expands Belt Power’s footprint and customer support network for lightweight belting customers.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives Belt Power a stronger foothold in the Midwest market. - The combined business is positioned to offer faster fabrication, installation and technical support to customers in the St. Louis area and beyond. - Belt Power also gains Fabrication Unlimited’s local customer relationships and regional expertise.

What happened: - Belt Power LLC acquired Fabrication Unlimited, Inc. on July 22, 2026. - Belt Power is a full-service distributor and fabricator of belting and components for lightweight conveyor systems. - Fabrication Unlimited was founded in 1992 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. - Fabrication Unlimited is a customer-focused fabricator and distributor of lightweight belting.

The details: - Belt Power said the deal expands its service reach in the Midwest. - The acquisition strengthens Belt Power’s ability to support customers with responsive fabrication, installation and technical support. - The support is backed by a national network of conveyance specialists. - Belt Power CEO Don Heitmeier said the combination of the two companies’ cultures and focus on customer value creates an opportunity to expand service levels and capabilities in the St. Louis area. - Fabrication Unlimited Owner Kevin Kohl said Belt Power brings inventory depth plus fabrication and installation capabilities. - Kohl said the combined company can offer customers more going forward and sees growth potential in the St. Louis market.

Between the lines: - Belt Power is using acquisitions to deepen geographic coverage while adding local relationships and hands-on service capacity. - The deal also fits a broader strategy of pairing national scale with regional execution in niche industrial supply chains.

What's next: - Belt Power and Fabrication Unlimited will integrate operations and customer support capabilities. - Customers in the St. Louis region should see expanded service options as the combined business rolls out its broader offering. - Belt Power is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, and operates 22 facilities across the U.S. - Belt Power sells into food, packaging, recycling, pharmaceutical, industrial and material handling end markets. - Belt Power provides 24/7 on-site installation, maintenance and repair services for mission-critical automation applications. - The company describes itself as the industry’s largest distributor and fabricator of conveyor system components, including conveyor belts, equipment, accessories, power transmission, rubber hose and gasket products.