Functioning within OEM/Engineering Solutions group, the Application Engineering Department (AE) provides valued engineering and application support to the Fenner Dunlop Americas Sales and Marketing organizations through:
  • Belt Recommendations - Complete and in-depth conveyor belt design, analysis, and selection is realized through the most advanced computer-aided belt engineering programs and conveyor design models available.
  • Field Service - Utilizing “state-of-art” diagnostic and analysis equipment, meaningful troubleshooting and development techniques provide our customers with the “field” tools to optimize their material haulage investment.
  • Seminars and Workshops - Instructional seminars and workshops, with a choice of subjects sculptured to their needs and timeframe, provide a continual learning environment for our customers and distributors.

Our “mission” is to have our customers recognize Fenner Dunlop as the leader in AE support and assistance when faced with their most difficult conveyor belting opportunities and challenges. To professionally serve that need, we are committed to providing our customers with immediate and accurate answers. In so doing, this AE group will help reinforce Fenner Dunlop’s image as the most technically-advanced conveyor belt manufacturer in the world.

Serving Fenner Dunlop’s market needs from strategic locations throughout North America, the members of the AE team include:


Darrell Bowen
OEM/Engineered Solutions Manager
darrell.bowen@fennerdunlop.com
Phone: 936-273-9217
Cell: 404-725-1974
Fax: 936-321-7114
Darrell has been involved in the belting industry since 1965, of which twenty-five years were spent with Georgia Duck. During this time he gained experience in specifying belts, as well as, application solutions relating to many industries including Wood Products, Aggregates, Grain Handling and Mining.


George “Big G” Frank
Manager, Application Engineering
george.frank@fennerdunlop.com
Phone: 303–773–2444
Fax: 720-489-0775
George is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He is the senior member of the AE Department. George has served the material handling industry for over 40 years, with most of that in an Application Engineering capacity.

Clark Foland
Engineered Solutions Representative, Midwest
clark.foland@fennerdunlop.com
Phone: 404-386-4831
Fax: 816-584-8239
Clark has 20 years service with Fenner Dunlop and has served in various capacities, including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Sales. With his background, Clark is now utilizing his experience and skills in the field as an Application Engineer.