News & Successes

ST. LOUIS, MO – Midwest Industrial Rubber (MIR), a leading fabricator and distributor of lightweight conveyor belting and related components, has acquired Jerry Brothers Industries (JBI), a distributor of conveyor belting with two locations in Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC.  Founded in 1905, JBI is one of the industry’s most recognizable brands.  “We are delighted […]

ST. LOUIS, MO –Midwest Industrial Rubber (“MIR”), a leading fabricator and distributor of lightweight conveyor belting and related components, has acquired Van Con, Inc. (“Van Con”), a distributor of conveyor belting for the automotive industry based outside of Detroit, Michigan. “We are delighted to welcome Kerry and all the employees of Van Con to MIR. […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – Midwest Industrial Rubber (“MIR”) announces that CEO, Michael Bruhn, is retiring after 19 years with the Company. Michael will continue to serve as a Board member and will also continue to assist the company with strategic business development. “MIR is thankful for Mike’s invaluable leadership and significant contributions,” said Mark Hambacker, […]

Midwest Industrial Rubber (“MIR”) a leading value-added supplier of lightweight conveyor belting and related components, has acquired New England Belting Company (“NEBCO”). NEBCO is an independent provider of specialty belts including edge belts, wave solder belts, timing belts and vacuum belts. Based in Berlin, CT, NEBCO has been the trusted brand in the Northeast for […]