Based in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada, Bateman Manufacturing is an industry expert in the creation and fabrication of material handling products designed to support the recycling, demolition, waste, industrial, port, railway, and forestry industries. Founded in 1989, Bateman has over 30 years of experience in attachment manufacturing and continues to rapidly expand. In 2019, Bateman was acquired by GRYB International, a material handling attachments manufacturer, based in Victoriaville, Quebec. GRYB International derives from GRYB Attachments, which was founded in 2007 and continues to expand with the additional acquisitions of Winkle Industries, Shearex, Serco Loaders, e-Trak, RadTech, and DalkoTech. GRYB International is a group of manufacturing companies that develop, design, and manufacture products for a wide range of industries. Today, GRYB International employs over 725 individuals.
Bateman is proud to manufacture both hydraulic and self-contained diesel clamshell buckets for coal handling. The best solution for re-handling and digging, Bateman clamshell buckets help streamline processes. Its hydraulic clamshell buckets are available in light, medium, and heavy-duty configurations with either open or closed back designs. All hydraulic clamshell buckets come equipped with Bateman’s severe-duty rotator with continuous 360° rotation and internal hydraulic relief. Bateman rotators also feature fully sealed moving parts for submersion in water. Customers looking for something specific can work with Bateman’s team to design a custom bucket that is just right for their specific needs.
Bateman’s major clients include those in the road salt, wood chip, and coal handling industries, as well as many more. In order to better serve its customers, Bateman also offers installation and support services, when needed, for all attachment purchases. The Bateman team additionally offers personalized and customized on-site installation services and training so that customers and their teams can safely and properly operate their new handling equipment.
Bateman’s team also provides repair and refurbishment services for existing handling equipment — Bateman brand or not — with remarkable efficiency. Bateman has an on-the-road service team that can repair customers’ handling equipment, magnets, or generators. The company’s service team specializes in solving complex problems for any type of installation.
If you have just ordered a new Bateman attachment, Bateman can handle every aspect of the delivery, including customs clearance anywhere in the world. The high volume of deliveries allows the company to offer competitive rates to its customers. Its delivery is flexible, provided the destination has capabilities to receive and offload heavy equipment.
In order to stay competitive in the market, Bateman is continually investing in research and development to improve its products and actively innovate new, high quality material handling attachments. After years in the grapple business, Bateman decided to bring over some of its grabs’ strongest features to its clamshell buckets’ design, such as rotations, pin design and retention, cylinder design, and frame design, in order to provide customers with the dexterity of an orange peel grapple.
Building on its legacy of innovation, Bateman Manufacturing introduces the skip pan, the latest addition to its lineup of cargo handling solutions. Versatility is at the core of the skip pan design. With a 360° continuous rotation capability, the skip pan empowers operators with unprecedented manoeuvrability and is currently patent pending. Gone are the days of restricted movement and cumbersome handling. Whether it’s navigating tight spaces or accessing hard-to-reach areas, the skip pan offers superb flexibility, ensuring optimal efficiency in every operation.
But versatility alone is not enough without reliability. That’s why Bateman has equipped its skip pan with a dual motor rotator, ensuring smooth and seamless rotation under any conditions. This robust design not only enhances durability but also minimizes downtime, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
What sets Bateman Manufacturing apart is not just its commitment to innovation, but also its dedication to customer satisfaction. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and superior performance, its products are engineered to exceed industry standards and meet the evolving needs of material handling operations worldwide. From concept to execution, Bateman Manufacturing delivers solutions that empower its customers to achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity.
In conclusion, Bateman Manufacturing’s hydraulic clamshell buckets and skip pan represent the pinnacle of innovation in the material handling industry. With their unmatched performance, reliability, and versatility, these cutting-edge solutions are poised to redefine the way materials are handled, setting new standards for efficiency and safety. As the industry continues to evolve, Bateman Manufacturing remains committed to pushing the boundaries of possibility, driving progress, and empowering its customers to succeed in an ever-changing world.