We keep the world moving sustainably.

This is us

We are recognized globally as one of the top manufacturers of high-performance power transmission belts and offer our customers worldwide highly developed drive solutions. As a family-owned company, we are characterized by first-class technological quality and industry-specific innovations. With more than 150 years of experience in rubber processing, we produce a wide range of power transmission belt variants. Our nine production facilities in seven countries, together with our global sales offices, are the foundation of our international success.

Over 2,400 employees around the world are part of the Arntz Optibelt family and ensure smooth processes in production and administration. Together, we look to the future in order to successfully continue the company from generation to generation in a sustainable way.

Optibelt by numbers

153 Years

of experience in rubber processing

2,400

employees worldwide

9 Production Facilities

spread across 7 countries

Over 212,200

different belt variants

Family-owned company for over 150 years

A look back for a step forward.

A very special journey and 153 years of history have shaped the Arntz Optibelt Group into what it is today. Past, present and future are crucial to the success of our company. In 2023, we took this as an opportunity to celebrate our big anniversary at our headquarters in Höxter.

Find out more about our history

Management

Since December 2024, the management of the Arntz Optibelt Group has consisted of Regina Arning (CEO) and Konrad Ummen. Together with all employees at our locations worldwide, they ensure first-class technological quality, innovations and consistently satisfied customers in order to successfully continue and sustainably shape the company from generation to generation.

Association work

We are strong involved in association work. Together with other companies, we set standards and the framework for political decisions and technical developments. Participation in associations enables close communication and a high level of information exchange. Active involvement in these associations promotes direct dialog and enables a comprehensive exchange of information.

VTH

PTDA

WDK

EPDA

Our commitment to sustainability

We take the social and environmental responsibility that we bear in the course of our global business activities very seriously. Under our mission "Optibelt Sustainability with Drive", we pursue a holistic approach that harmonizes economic, social and environmental aspects.

Our sustainability program

Optibelt Newsletter

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In our regular newsletter we inform you about innovations, progress and much more.

Arntz Optibelt Group

We keep the world moving sustainably.