First Year of K-Mix Construction Complete with 100% Safety Maintained
Fenner Conveyors, a leading manufacturer of conveyor belting and rubber compound, proudly marks the one-year anniversary of the Kwinana Mixing facility development (K-Mix).
The K-Mix milestone was celebrated with project partner, Shelford Constructions, and attended by community and industry stakeholders, including the Member for Rockingham, Magenta Marshall MLA.
Over the past year, significant progress has been made at the Kwinana site, including most recently the successful installation of the second-floor walls.
The K-Mix plant will house state-of-the-art rubber mixing equipment to enhance Fenner Conveyors' Australian-made manufacturing capabilities and streamline its supply chains.
Executive Director, David Landgren, said the new manufacturing facility is expected to create local jobs and support the Fenner Conveyors’ commitment to decarbonising its manufacturing operations.
“This project underscores our commitment to partnering with local contractors, creating local jobs, and ensuring a reliable, quality product is delivered for our customers, in a timely manner. This project symbolises our commitment to Western Australia,” explained Landgren.
Managing Director, Graham Lenz, reflected on the K-Mix project being a commitment to Fenner Conveyors’ employees, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.
“It embodies what we stand for as a business — innovation, sustainability, and the relentless pursuit of excellence," said Lenz.
Additionally, Fenner Conveyors celebrated 365-days recordable injury-free for the K-Mix Project.
Project Coordinator, Trent Fitzpatrick, commented on the K-Mix project team’s dedication to safety.
"Since the official groundbreaking ceremony last year, the team has maintained this safety record – it’s a true testament to the culture and commitment to safety in this team," said Fitzpatrick.
Fenner Conveyors thanked Shelford Construction for their crucial support in achieving the safety milestone.
The rubber mixing plant is aligned to Fenner Conveyors’ all-sustainable vision as part of the Michelin Group, which aims to reduce environmental impact and enhance social responsibility.
Construction of the K-Mix plant is expected to be completed by mid-2025.
As Fenner Conveyors continues to progress the K-Mix project, the company remains focused on maintaining the safety of its people, delivering excellence in manufacturing while advancing its sustainability goals, and supporting the community in which it operates.
