Minneapolis, MN – Midwest Industrial Rubber (MIR), the nation’s premier independent specialty fabricator and distributor of conveyor belts and conveyor accessories, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Conveyor Belting Supply (CBS). As of February 23, 2018, the company and its assets will now operate as MIR, Inc.

Located in Maple Grove, MN, Conveyor Belting Supply was established by Jim Roufs and John Engfer in 2005. “We found that the team at MIR shares our same values: a customer-centric approach based on trust, responsiveness and reliability. Those qualities have been built on a foundation of excellent service, depth of expertise and a willingness to stay until the customer is satisfied,” said Jim Roufs.

The merger continues to expand MIR’s reach and nationwide footprint, as well as the ability to provide a wider array of products, services and resources to its customers. “We are excited to bring the CBS team onboard. Their consistent and unwavering customer dedication will be enhanced by the resources of MIR. This acquisition will also allow MIR to rapidly expand into Minnesota and the Dakotas’” said Mike Bruhn, CEO of MIR.

Founded in January 1980, Midwest Industrial Rubber, Inc. is a privately-owned corporation specializing in the fabrication and distribution of lightweight conveyor belting and industrial conveyor products. The company provides value-added products and services through their more than 20 full-service sales and fabrication facilities and satellite locations across the United States.