Siegling – total belting solutions
Not always visible, but nevertheless practically always there behind the scenes, Forbo ensures that many complex production steps run smoothly and that logistics workflows are structured even more efficiently.
FORBO MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
The Movement Systems division is a global industry leader in supplying high-quality conveyor belts and processing belts as well as plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and timing and flat belts made of synthetic materials. They are used in a variety of ways in manufacturing and in the retail and service sectors, for example as conveyor and processing belts in the food industry, as treadmills in fitness studios or as flat belts in letter sorting systems.
Why our customers choose us
- Worldwide 24/7 hour service
- Local production, inventory and fabrication on all continents (fast and market-oriented)
- Global project management, technical consultation and on-site services with local staff, as required by the market
- Broad belting product range in first-class quality – from industry standards to customer specific developments
- Outstanding research and development lab capabilities to drive trend-setting innovations
- Production options for conveyor belting up to a width of 5 meters
Key figures
| 2023 business year | First half-year 2024 |
| Net sales: CHF 378.7 million | Net sales: CHF 181.1 million |
| Operating profit (EBIT): CHF 44.3 million | Operating profit (EBIT): CHF 18.1 million |
| EBIT margin: 11.7% | EBIT margin: 10.0% |
| Employees: 2,408 FTEs | Employees: 2,370 FTEs |
Worldwide market presence
10 production sites and 6 assembly operations in 9 countries
Distribution companies in 32 countries
Over 300 points of sale and service around the world
Production sites and fabrication centers
Brazil
Itapevi
China
Pinghu
Shenyang
Denmark
Lunderskov
Germany
Garbsen
Hanover
Japan
Fukuroi
Mexico
Tlalnepantla
Slovakia
Malacky
Switzerland
Wallbach
USA
Charlotte NC
Huntersville NC
