Michael Vandenakker

Purchasing Manager at Sparks Belting Company

Michael Vandenakker has extensive experience in sales and management within the belting industry, currently serving as Territory Manager at Shingle Belting Company since March 2023. Prior roles include Manager at MOL Belting Company, Inc. and multiple positions such as Inside Sales Manager and Sales Manager at Mol Belting Systems, Inc. since July 2019. Michael has also held various leadership roles at Sparks Belting Company, including Purchasing Manager, Technical Sales Manager, and Product Management, with a tenure starting in December 2005 and previously as Midwest Regional Sales Manager/Operations Manager from July 1985 to December 2005. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids, United States

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Sparks Belting Company

Providing Innovative Solutions to Customer Needs- For over 75 years! Sparks Belting Company is an internationally recognized conveyor belt manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor. Sparks offers customized conveyor belting, modular plastic belting, urethane timing belts, and motorized pulleys. With a true nationwide footprint, Sparks can take care of your needs regardless of size or location. We stock more than 200 varieties of conveyor belts as well as several "standard"​ Dura-Drive™ Plus pulleys. Sparks can provide you with innovative solutions for your conveyor belting and pulley requirements. Contact us today.