The CCL Story: Glyn Aylward, Steve Wheatley & Central Conveyors
Updated: Nov 7
How Central Conveyors began
Central Conveyors Ltd began in 2007 when Glyn Aylward and Steve Wheatley decided to start the business together. Their experience in conveyors forms the foundation of CCL's work today.
As of November 2026, Glyn brings 34 years of conveyor industry experience and Steve brings 42 years. That is 76 years of combined experience between the two founders, alongside the skills and knowledge of the wider CCL team.
From the founders to today's in-house team
Today, CCL brings sales, design, manufacture, controls, installation and after-sales support together. Based in Loughborough, we manufacture conveyor and bespoke automation equipment, including our own electrical control panels.
Our in-house sales team works with mechanical designers using SOLIDWORKS 3D design software, electrical control-panel designers using EPLAN, and our own PLC programmers. Our electricians and mechanical installation crew then install and commission the equipment.
This connects the people who understand the customer's handling problem with the people who design, build, program and install the solution.
Manufacturing and controls under one roof
A conveyor project can involve much more than moving a product along a belt. Transfers, sensors, machine signals and operating sequences all need to work together. CCL develops the mechanical equipment and controls around the agreed process, from individual conveyors to connected production and handling systems.
Siemens is our principal PLC and HMI platform. Controls requirements are reviewed alongside the conveyor layout and any existing machinery that needs to be connected.
Support beyond installation
Our involvement continues after the equipment reaches site. After-sales support and service plans are available, with maintenance and spare-parts requirements discussed around the equipment and its operating conditions.
Visit or contact CCL
Central Conveyors Ltd is based at Units 13 & 14, Kernan Drive, Swingbridge Trading Estate, Loughborough, LE11 5JF. Contact the team to arrange a visit or discuss your project.
Start with what you need to move, the problem you want to solve and the space available. Product photographs, dimensions, weights and a rough layout help us understand the application; you do not need a finished specification before getting in touch.
Call 01509 816064 or email sales@central-conveyors.co.uk.
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