Clean Cat Conveyors is a manufacturer and supplier of steel conveyor idlers, belt cleaners, vulcanising machines, sealing and skirtboard systems and other conveyor accessories.

The Clean Cat Conveyors facility in Goa will operate as a branch of the Martin Engineering India operation, and continue to offer products through its existing sales channels.

“This acquisition is a rapid entry to the important India marketplace with Clean Cat’s existing and loyal customer base,” Martin Engineering chief financial officer Ron Vick said.

“This will provide a firm basis to further establish our rapidly-growing Martin Engineering India.”

The acquisition follows the opening of a business unit, Martin Engineering Company India, in India in February.

Martin Engineering India’s managing director Jibananda “JS” Samal, formerly of Larsen & Toubro Limited, will lead combined operations.

The acquisition of Clean Cat Conveyors was finalised April 5, 2011, for an undisclosed price.

During the transition, Pranesh Dhond, former owner of Clean Cat Conveyors, will assist in the introduction of Martin Engineering products to the Indian market.

Martin Engineering India is a full-service supplier of bulk material handling systems and services to the cement, steel, power and mining industries of India.

Product offerings include conveyor belt cleaners and transfer point sealing systems, air cannons, engineered vibration and dust management systems.

The business unit is opening a 20,000 square foot facility in Pune, and expects to place sales offices near Calcutta, Delhi and Chennai.