Introducing Sparks Mol: A New Era Built on Decades of Expertise and Innovation
Two trusted belting companies are proud to announce the launch of Sparks Mol, a unified brand bringing together decades of experience, innovation, and trusted service.
News & Announcements
NEW: Sparks Mol Now Offers OEM Replacement Slicer Belts
NEW: Sparks Mol Now Offers OEM Replacement Curve Belts
QR Codes
Sparks Mol is now offering dynamic QR code printing on checkstand belts for grocers and retailers. This is the latest of our Molchem™ products designed to help stores improve cleanliness and communication to improve the shopping experience. So why QR codes? The QR codes printed on our belts are dynamic –…
The All New Dura-Drive SPM 5.38” Synchronous Permanent Magnet Pulley
New aspects of the SPM 5.38” pulley include the reliability and performance of past SPM pulleys with a few new advantages. These changes include increased horsepower, torque, and belt pull as well as larger sizes to accommodate larger applications that may require a larger minimum pulley size. With this new…
Sparks Mol Celebrates 75 Years of Service and Expanded Operations
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 10, 2021) — Sparks Mol, an internationally recognized manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of conveying solutions, is celebrating 75 years of customer-focused quality and service, coinciding with a move to a new corporate office and national manufacturing center. The company has consolidated its operations from two plants…
2021 Sparks Mol Scholarship Recipient
Sparks Mol appreciates the talent and hard work individuals put forth in order to become their best selves. Here at Sparks Mol, we understand the hurdles that modern-day students must jump over to continue their educational journey. Sparks Mol also understands that in order for the workforce to continually grow…
Marel Relies on Synchronous Motorized Pulleys
That at least is Andri Sveinsson‘s point of view. As Innovation Project Manager at Marel, he deals with the drives that convey food through their machinery on a daily basis. He is in charge of coordinating Marel’s mechanical designer community, gathering information, and sharing it with all stakeholders. He is…
Sparks Mol Announces New Cartridge Seal for Dura-Drive Plus Product Line
According to Nick Mayra, Sparks Mol’s Product Specialist: “We saw an industry need, and so we decided to approach one of the world’s leading seal manufacturers to engineer an improved seal system specifically for us. The result is an exceptional product, and we’re extremely excited to introduce it to our…
Sparks Mol Hosts Innovation Workshops with Grand Valley State University Students
For students working on a degree in business at Grand Valley State, helping companies with real-life solutions provides valuable experiences and gives them a chance to utilize their creativity on business challenges. For companies like Sparks Mol, it is extremely important to bring in outside thinkers who think differently and…
Sparks Mol Hires New President Mitch Mittlestadt
Mittlestadt is a seasoned industrial distribution executive with extensive experience in delivering organic growth through new market development, e-commerce technologies, new product introductions, and driving best-in-class field service capabilities. He brings over 25 years of experience to Sparks Mol. Most recently, he was the General Manager of Distribution Services at Professional…
The All New Dura-Drive SPM Synchronous Permanent Magnet Pulley
The permanent magnet design is the key to the high efficiency and high power density of the Sparks Mol Dura-Drive SPM motorized pulleys. The motors are available in 3.19” and 4.39” diameters and can be run either sensor-less in speed control mode or with feedback in combination with a servo…