The Strategic Advantage of Local Production

By localizing our Polyurethane (PU) belt production in Buford, Georgia, Ammeraal Beltech delivers unmatched speed, security, and compliance with domestic manufacturing requirements. Built on proven technology and trusted materials, our Buford facility ensures high-performance PU solutions—manufactured locally to support American industry and our partners’ success.

The Strategic Advantage of Local Production

 - Drastic Lead Time Reduction: Our Buford facility specializes in our classic range of PU belts, reducing lead times to an average of just 4 weeks.

 - Rapid Stock Availability: Efficiency is backed by our Franklin Park, Illinois location where we maintain a robust stock of standard PU belt items, ensuring they are ready to ship in as little as one week. minimizing downtime and providing a critical safety net for urgent replacements.

- Reducing Trade Risks: By sourcing locally, you bypass international tariffs, customs delays, and the volatility of trans-continental shipping, ensuring long-term price stability

A Global First for AMMEGA: Cleaner Processes, Local Impact

Our Buford facility is setting a new global benchmark as the first AMMEGA Group synthetic facility in the world to exclusively produce water‑based polyurethane (PU) belts. While our global sites in the Netherlands and China already use water‑based adhesives for selected solutions, Buford is the first synthetic facility worldwide to transition 100% to water‑based adhesives.

By replacing volatile organic compound (VOC) solvents with water‑based systems, we significantly reduce atmospheric pollution and improve biodegradability. Using water instead of chemicals such as toluene or acetone ensures cleaner air, safer operations, and more environmentally responsible production, as aqueous adhesives are easier to treat in wastewater systems.

This achievement not only elevates performance and sustainability but also demonstrates Buford’s leadership in advancing AMMEGA’s global environmental commitment.

Our Built American Proud commitment goes beyond sustainability claims. By localizing production in Georgia, we offer a stable domestic solution with four-week lead times and a reduced carbon footprint thanks to shorter transportation distances and local manufacturing.

New Buford Part Numbers with Items they Replace

Ropanyl Belts

Buford Item No.	Description	AB Item No. (Replaced)	Item No. (Replaced)	Info
SBRY544000	Ropanyl EM 3/1 00+02 white AS FG	SBRY579800	SBMD000001
SBRY544001	Ropanyl EM 3/1 00+02 white M2 AS FG	SBRY579801	—
SBRY544002	Ropanyl EM05 6/1 00+02 white AS FG	SBRY579890	—
SBRY544003	Ropanyl EM05 6/1 00+02 light blue AS FG	SBRY579791	—
SBRY544004	Ropanyl EM 8/2 00+02 light blue M1 AS FG	SBRY577009	SBMD000025
SBRY544005	Ropanyl EM 6/2 00+02 light blue M1 AS FG	—	SBMD000022
SBRY544006	Ropanyl EM 6/2 00+02 white M1 AS FG	SBRY578749	SBMD000019
SBRY544007	Ropanyl EM 8/2 00+02 light blue M2 AS FG	SBRY577041	—
SBRY544008	Ropanyl EM05 6/1 00+02 white M1 AS FG	SBRY579899	SBMD000011
SBRY544009	Ropanyl EM 3/1 00+02 white M1 AS FG	SBRY573999	—
SBRY544010	Ropanyl EM 6/2 00+02 white AS FG	SBRY577950	SBMD000206
SBRY544011	Ropanyl EM 6/2 00+02 white M2 AS FG	SBRY577951	—
SBRY544029	Ropanyl EM 10/2 00+05 transparent M1 AS FG	SBRY574591	—
SBRY544039	Ropanyl EM 3/1 00+02 light blue M1 FG AS	SBRY579789	SBMD000006
SBRY544040	Ropanyl EM 3/1 00+02 light blue FG AS	SBRY579780	—
SBRY544041	Ropanyl EM 3/1 00+02 white M1 AS FG NL	SBRY579809	SBMD000004
SBRY544042	Ropanyl EM 8/2 00+02 white AS FG	SBRY577190	—
SBRY544059	Ropanyl EM 8/2 0+015 white M1 AS FG	SBRY577199	SBMD000014

Fabric Belts

Buford Item No.	Description	AB Item No. (Replaced)	Item No. (Replaced)	Info
SBFA460501	Fabric EC 4/1 00+0 natural FG	SBFA460501	—
SBFA460503	Fabric EC 4/1 00+0 natural CT FG	SBFA460503	—
SBFA511396	Fabric EC 10/2 0+0 (PU) white FG	SBFA511396	—

Buford No. is the locally manufactured item from the Buford Plant. AB Item No. / Item No. reflects the equivalent item being replaced by local production.