Optibelt
German manufacturer of high-performance drive belts, part of the family-owned Arntz Optibelt Group.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Optibelt is the brand of the Arntz Optibelt Group, a family-owned company founded in 1872 by Emil Arntz as the "Höxtersche Gummifädenfabrik" and headquartered in Höxter, Germany. The company began producing V-belts in 1948 and today describes itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance drive belts, serving sectors such as mechanical engineering, automotive, medical technology, the food industry and household appliances.
History
In 1872, Emil Arntz founded the "Höxtersche Gummifädenfabrik". The company is today known as the Arntz Optibelt Group and remains a family-owned company, headquartered in Höxter from the beginning and still owned by the descendants of its founder. V-belt production began in 1948. Over the decades the company developed into an internationally operating company under the name Arntz OPTIBELT KG, and today describes itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of drive solutions, with more than 2,300 employees.
Products and positioning
one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance drive belts
Product categories. V-Belts · Kraftbands · Ribbed Belts · Timing Belts · Other Belts · Metal Repair Kits & Equipment · Tension & Idler Pulleys · Technical Tools
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