Forbo Movement Systems
- Founded 1919
- 2,383 employees
Forbo Movement Systems is a global industry leader in high-quality conveyor belts, processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and timing belts used across manufacturing, logistics, food processing, and parcel distribution operations worldwide.
Perfect for
Forbo Movement Systems is best suited for:
- 3PL warehouses and parcel distribution centers seeking reliable conveyor belt systems for high-throughput sorting and material handling
- Food processing companies (meat, poultry, fish, bakery, confectionery, dairy) requiring hygiene-critical, HACCP-compliant conveyor solutions
- OEMs and conveyor system builders looking for a comprehensive belting partner with global fabrication and engineering support
- Industrial manufacturers in automotive, tire, wood, textile, and paper industries needing specialized processing and power transmission belts
- Large-scale logistics operations requiring durable, low-maintenance modular belt systems for parcel distribution
Key strengths
Global manufacturing footprint with 10 production sites across 9 countries and over 300 service points worldwide, enabling local support and fast delivery
Comprehensive product portfolio covering conveyor belts, modular belts, homogeneous belts, flat belts, timing belts, and supplementary products from a single source
Over 100 years of belting expertise (founded 1919) with deep application knowledge across diverse industries
Five dedicated fabrication centers offering both standard and fully customized belt engineering, including prototyping capabilities
24-hour worldwide service with on-site support, splicing equipment, and engineering calculation tools for belt design and dimensioning
Considerations
Not a software or technology platform; provides physical conveyor components rather than digital warehouse management or logistics software
Enterprise-scale industrial supplier likely requiring significant minimum order quantities and longer sales cycles
No self-service e-commerce purchasing; solutions require consultation with sales engineers and custom specification
Pricing is not published; requires direct engagement for quotes, which may be less accessible for smaller operations
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About Forbo Movement Systems
Forbo Movement Systems, operating under the Siegling brand heritage since 1919, is a division of the Forbo Group that specializes in total belting solutions for light and heavy materials handling. The company ranks among the three leading belting suppliers worldwide, with 2,383 employees and consolidated turnover of 347.2 million CHF (2025). Its product portfolio spans Siegling Transilon conveyor and processing belts, Siegling Transtex heavy-duty conveyor belts, Siegling Prolink plastic modular belts, Siegling Fullsan homogeneous hygienic belts, Siegling Extremultus high-efficiency flat belts, and Siegling Proposition timing belts.
The company operates 10 production sites and 6 assembly operations across 9 countries, with distribution companies in 32 countries and over 300 points of sale and service around the world. Production and fabrication centers are located in Brazil, China, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, Switzerland, and the United States (Charlotte and Huntersville, NC). Forbo Movement Systems serves virtually all branches of industry, with particular strength in food processing, tobacco, logistics and parcel distribution, automotive and tire manufacturing, wood processing, textiles, and printing.
A core differentiator is the company's end-to-end approach, combining product manufacturing with five global fabrication centers that customize belts to exact specifications, including standard and bespoke fabrication, splicing equipment, and on-site installation services. The company places strong emphasis on sustainability, developing durable belts that reduce waste and energy consumption, with some modular belts made from recycled materials. Its 24-hour worldwide service, local personnel and warehousing, and engineering tools such as product finders and belt calculation programs provide customers with comprehensive support from design through ongoing maintenance.
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