#11355·R/M

Kenbridge Conveyor Belt Replacement

Replace 1,200 ft of primary conveyor belt with abrasion-resistant spec.

In ProgressMedium
East · Kenbridge Site
Bill Kerstetter PM
Ryan Thompson Submitter
May 12, 2026 Est. completion
Feb 11, 2026 Approval date
7 years Useful life

Approval timeline

  1. DirectorSarah Kim
    Approved1 month ago
  2. VP SupplyMike Chen
    Approved1 month ago
  3. VP OpsLinda Rodriguez
    Approved1 month ago
  4. CFOMatt Anderson
    Approved1 month ago
Total cost$178,000
Spent to date$92,00052% of budget
Forecast remaining$86,000
Annual benefit$65,000

Problem

Existing belt has exceeded recommended service life; repair patches cost $4k/month and still result in 8-10 hours/month unplanned downtime.

Proposed solution

Replace with upgraded abrasion-resistant belt. Expected to reduce belt maintenance by 70%.

Justification

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Alternatives

OptionDescriptionTotal costUseful lifeRecommended
Option 1 — RecommendedReplace with upgraded abrasion-resistant belt. Expected to reduce belt maintenance by 70%.$178,0007 yrs
Option 2 — Rebuild in placeRebuild existing equipment in place with refurbished components. Lower upfront cost but shorter useful life and higher maintenance ongoing.$115,7003 yrs

Payback & benefit

Simple payback29 months
5-yr NPV$104,276
IRR24.1%

Actuals (from ERP)

Sourced from the financial system integration. Last sync 2 hours ago.

6 transactions · $92,000
DateVendorDescriptionAmount
Jan 3, 2026California Pellet MillVendor down payment / mobilization$11,193
Jan 2, 2026Kuhl CorpProgress billing$11,959
Jan 1, 2026Grainger IndustrialProgress billing$12,909
Dec 31, 2025Motion IndustriesProgress billing$14,171
Dec 30, 2025Applied Industrial TechnologiesProgress billing$16,081
Dec 29, 2025WW GraingerFinal invoice$25,687

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