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Participations in International Trade Shows

Name of trade show	Date	Location	Industry
Intralogistica Expo	January 2025	Warsaw, Poland	Logistics
International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)	January 28-30, 2025	Atlanta, GA, USA	Food
Logimat	March 11-13, 2025	Stuttgart, Germany	Logistics
CFIA	March 04-06, 2025	Rennes, France	Food, Process & Packaging
Expo Carnes y Lacteos 2025 (Meat and Dairy Trade Show 2025)	March 04-06, 2025	Monterrey, Mexico	Food (Meat and Poultry)
Passenger Terminal EXPO	April 08-10, 2025	Madrid, Spain	Logistics
IFFA	May 03-08, 2025	Frankfurt, Germany	Food
Dubai Airport Show 2025	May 06-08, 2025	Dubai, UAE	Logistics
Iba	May 18-22, 2025	Düsseldorf, Germany	Food
Bakery China	May 19-22, 2025	Shanghai, China	Food
Ipack-Ima	May 27-30, 2025	Milan, Italy	Food, Process & Packaging
Propak Asia 2025	June 11-14, 2025	Bangkok, BITEC, Thailand	Food
FOOMA JAPAN 2025	June 10-13, 2025	Tokyo, Japan	Food
Hi-Tech & IndUSAtry	September 30 - October 02, 2025	Herning, Denmark	IP, Log & Food
Pack Expo	September 29 - October 01, 2025	Las Vegas, NV, USA	Food, Logistics, Packaging
NIBA Annual Convention	September 09-12, 2025	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	TransTex
International Airport Summit 2025	November 19-20, 2025	Frankfurt	Logistics
Global Gypsum Conf.	November 2025	Pending	Raw Materials
FMB	Pending	Bad Salzuflen, Germany	All
Hofer Vliesstofftage	November 2025	Hof, Germany	Textiles
Saudi Airport EXPO	November 2025	Riyadh, Saudi-Arabia	Logistics

Innovative solutions for the food industry: Siegling Fullsan FLT belts

Hanover, December 2024 – Forbo Movement Systems is adding seven new FLT belts to its Siegling Fullsan product line
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Precise sorting and maximum operational reliability in recycling

Forbo Movement Systems has developed two new Transilon belt types that are tailored to the special requirements of the recycling industry: E 12/3 U0/U10 MT black and E 12/3 U0/V10H MT black.
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New Standards of Hygienic and Precise Conveying The Siegling Fullsan PD2+ Homogenous Belts

Forbo Movement Systems is adding three new, high-performance PD2+ U30 GL-NA-HACCP, PD2+ U30 NP-NA-HACCP and PD2+ U30 MT-NA-HACCP belts to its Siegling Fullsan product line.
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Forbo Movement Systems is expanding its portfolio

New cutting belt for vacuum systems complements existing product line.
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October 2024

New PV system commissioned

A photovoltaic system with an output of 134.460 kWp has gone into operation at the Garbsen site.
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Photovoltaic installation on the roof of the Garbsen site

September 2024

New sustainable conveyor belt for the food industry

The expansion of the Transilon ECOFIBER portfolio optimizes the energy balance and increases sustainability.
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August 2024

Commissioning of the photovoltaic system at the Wallbach site
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August 2024

New Transilon Polyurethane Belt for High Temperatures in Food Production

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Juli 2024

Food Line – New Timing Belt Range for the Food Industry
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June 2024

Efficient, Low-Noise PVK125LN LRxFS-NA Conveyor Belt from Forbo Movement Systems
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May 2024

Quick-release ProSnap by Forbo Movement Systems for fast, easy, and tool-free opening and closing of plastic modular belts. Now available for 4 series.
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April 2024

Forbo Siegling expands with a new Service Facility in Lakeland, FL

Forbo Siegling LLC, a global belting manufacturer with U.S. Headquarters in Huntersville, NC, will be expanding their operation with a new 10,000 sq. ft. service facility located in Lakeland (Tampa area), Florida.

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January 2024

New Transilon belts for processing heavy, hard and sharp-edged goods
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November 2023

Innovative New Grip Star™ Flat Belt – the Belting Solution for Letter Sorting Machines

Hanover, November 09, 2023 – Good grip, precise positioning in one single machine tape

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June 2023

Committed to Making a Difference – 2022 Sustainability Report

Hanover, June 15, 2023 – Forbo Movement Systems’ recently published sustainability report looks back at the 2022 business year and ahead at medium-term sustainability goals over the next few years.

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June 2023

Sustainable Recycled Conveyor Belts Thanks to Collaboration on Innovative Solutions

Hanover, June 05, 2023 – Recycling conveyor belts is difficult because they consist of materials like PVC and polyester that are bonded together and contain additives that are hard to separate. Which is why, to date, these types of conveyor belts have been disposed of at the end of their useful lives.

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from left: Freek van den Heuvel, Jelle van der Werff, Waldo Maaskant, Gerard Keurentjes, Stefan Reusen, David Duque Lozano

May 2023

Perfect Conveying in Tropical and Icy Conditions

Hanover, May 25, 2023 – Two new Transilon belts from Forbo Movement Systems convey products flawlessly, even under extreme conditions in the logistics industry.

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Transilon belts from Forbo Movement Systems convey products flawlessly

April 2023

Forbo’s Feeder Belts Mean Long Service Lives and Lower Costs

Hanover, April 26, 2023 – Forbo Movement Systems, one of the world’s leading suppliers of conveyor and processing belts, has launched a new, robust, heat-resistant conveyor belt targeted at rubber manufacturing applications, from its tried-and-true Transtex line.

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March 2023

Accurate Printing and Superior Grip

Hanover, Germany, March 29, 2023 – Superb printing results on tiles in the ceramics industry with Forbo’s new printing blanket

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March 2023

New Robust and Incision-Resistant Conveyor belt – Ideal for Bulk and Unit Goods

Hanover, Germany, March 29, 2023 – When it comes to sharp and heavy products, lots of conveyor belts quickly fail. In the worst-case scenario, damage to the belt surface will eventually cause belts to malfunction and the conveyor to come to a standstill. Forbo Movement Systems is now launching an especially robust and durable alternative for such tough challenges as those.

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March 2023

EHEDG Certificate for Siegling Fullsan Homogenous Conveyor Belts

Hanover, Germany, March 27, 2023 – The EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group) has now verified the superior hygiene of the new exceptionally easy-to-clean, homogenous Fullsan conveyor and processing belts.

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March 2023

Energy-Saving Amp Miser™ Conveyor Belts Now TÜV Certified

Hanover, March 9, 2023 – Independent German inspection body TÜV Rheinland has tested and corroborated the much higher savings potential, compared with standard conveyor belts, of Transilon Amp Miser™ conveyor belts with lower friction coefficients on the underside.

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March 2023

Saving CO₂ while maintaining quality – Sustainable belt construction with fabric made from recycled plastic bottles from Forbo Movement Systems

Hanover, March 8, 2023 – Transilon ECOFIBER for more sustainability in conveying and transport

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March 2023

Always One Step Ahead – Forbo Movement Systems Showcases Conveyor Belt Solutions and Expertise for the Tire Industry at the Tire Technology Expo 2023

Hanover, March 6, 2023 – Sustainable products and extensive customer services in Hanover, Germany, on stand 9040, in hall 21

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March 2023

New Transilon Prosan™ Conveyor Belt for Safe and Hygienic Contact with Unpackaged Foodstuffs

Hanover, March 03, 2023 – New Transilon belt ensures ideal conditions in heavy-duty, hygiene-critical areas

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February 2023

New Forbo Knife Edge Belt for Easy Transfer of Small Items of General Cargo

Hanover, February 08, 2023 – Unique belt design for narrow applications in the food industry

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December 2022

Logistics Centers Are Well-Prepared even at Temperatures below Zero

Hanover, December 01, 2022 – New cold-resistant conveyor belts with PVC coating for the intralogistics segment

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November 2022

Siegling Fullsan – a Strong Solution for More Hygiene

Hanover, November 2022 – Homogeneous belts from Forbo. For businesses that can’t take risks

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October 2022

Very Good Grip and no Markings – even on Very Sensitive Products

Hanover, October 26, 2022 – New Friction Top series 18 module variant for superior product grip

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August 2022

Thin, Accurate Forbo Power Transmission Belt for Highly Efficient Banknote Processing System

Hannover, Germany, August 1, 2022 – Accurate banknote positioning at exceptional belt speeds

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July 2022

Two New Siegling Extremultus Power Transmission Belts Enable Perfect Grip of Electronic Components

Hanover, Germany, July 12, 2022 – Exact positioning of electronic components

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July 2022

Superior Grip and Excellent Tracking with Forbo High Efficiency Belts

Hanover, Germany, July 4, 2022 – Developed for the paper industry and ideal for other applications too

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June 2022

Twice the Service Life for the New Siegling Extremultus Power Transmission Belt

Hanover, Germany, June 2022 – Very robust, heat-resistant folder gluer belt added to the Siegling Extremultus product portfolio

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Extremultus TR 10P-30 FBRC/NSTR black/gray

May 2022

Robust Transtex Conveyor Belt Helps Get the Harvest in Reliably

Hanover, May 2022 – A New Transtex Product with Potential for Accumulation Applications

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May 2022

Move it with Forbo: The conveyor belt specialists at Logimat 2022

Hanover – Forbo Belting products generate significant energy-saving costs and boost efficiency: Hall 3, booth 3B01

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April 2022

Forbo Movement Systems’ Prosnap Allows Fast, Tool-Free Opening and Closing of Plastic Modular Belts

Hanover, April 2022 – A new, quick opening and closing system for Prolink series 13

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March 2022

Anuga Foodtec 2022 in Cologne is Back – Visit Forbo Siegling’s Showcase in Hall 7.1/Booth 070

Hanover, March 2022 – As the world’s premier trade show for food and beverages, Anuga Foodtec 2022 is the perfect place to present relevant product developments to a broad range of industry professionals. Forbo Movement Systems is showcasing these highlights.

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March 2022

Sharp Edges and Tough Production Environments No Problem for Forbo Conveyor Belts

Hanover, Germany, March 09, 2022 – Exceptionally robust and tear-resistant conveyor belts with a triple-ply fabric design developed for industrial applications.

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February 2022

Two New Prolink Series 18 Module Variants – Powerful Performers for Even Greater Distances and Compact Spaces

Hanover, February 18, 2022 – Prolink series 18 stands apart for its comparatively low weight. Belts from this series are ideal for straight and curved conveying. Forbo Movement Systems presents two new variants. Due to their smart design, they tap into new applications where space is at a premium, or tight curve radii are required.

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February 2022

The Siegling Transtex Conveyor Belt from Forbo – a Robust Option for Horizontal and Inclined Conveying of Bulk Goods

Hanover, February 10, 2022 – Forbo Movement Systems presents a new, exceptionally strong belt from the Siegling Transtex product line

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December 2021

Forbo’s Flame-Retardant Belts Excel on Curved Conveyors

Hanover, December 9, 2021 – New Curved Belt for Conveying Baggage and Parcels

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October 2021

A Modular Lightweight for Exceptional Belt Forces

Hanover, October 13, 2021 – The new Prolink series 17 of plastic modular belts is ideal for industrial applications like parcel distribution and corrugated cardboard and paper processing.

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October 2021

Unique, Efficient and Hygienic Conveyor Belt for Food Applications

Hanover, October 12, 2021 – New Transilon conveyor belt developed for dough processing.

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September 2021

NSF standard for plastic modular belts in all Forbo’s fabrication facilities has been implemented and certified

Hanover, September 20, 2021 – All Prolink plastic modular belts and related components made by Forbo-Siegling for the meat and poultry industry meet the highest requirements for hygiene and cleanability.

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June 2021

Forbo Belts for High-End Foreign Body Detection in Food

Hanover, June 30, 2021 – Metal-detectable conveyor belt provides extra hygiene in production processes.

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January 2021

Siegling Prolink Modular Belt with First-Class Friction Top

Hanover January 21, 2021 – New Friction Top module with Shore A 86 hardness is tougher and therefore more durable.

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January 2021

Siegling Blizzard, the Lightweight Heating Press with Turbo Cooling Goes Digital

Hanover, January 2021 – Siegling Blizzard, the lightweight, air-cooled press for splicing conveyor belts, is now available as an iCON version, allowing control via mobile devices.

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December 2020

Belt Fabric Structure Means Excellent Grip and Release Properties

Not all conveyor belts are the same. Some belts are too thick and not flexible enough lengthways for applications where tight return radii are required. The right fabric structure can also play a key role.

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November 2020

On-Track, Cost-Cutting Belts

Hanover, November 19, 2020 – Semi-elastic belt ensures reliable tracking and cost-effective conveyor design in the food industry too.

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November 2020

New, Ultra-Strong, Transilon Cutter Belt

Hanover, November 11, 2020 – Wear-resistant processing belt with polyurethane coating developed by Forbo Movement Systems for ultrasonic cutters.

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September 2020

Strong, Durable and Reliable

Hanover, September 28, 2020 – Live-roller power transmission belts for heavy-duty applications.

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September 2020

Prolink Series 18 Plastic Modular Belt – Powerful Performers that Stay the Course

Hanover, September 21, 2020 – A strong modular belt with an innovative hinge pin system for curved and spiral applications.

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August 2020

Our Belt Especially for Sharp Edges

Hanover July 07, 2020 – New incision-resistant conveyor belt launched for the steel and recycling sector

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July 2020

UVC-resistant conveyor belts

Hannover July 07, 2020 – Enhanced Hygiene During UV-C Disinfection

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July 2020

Idea for Cold Environments

Hanover July 07, 2020 – New robust belt for very low temperatures

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July 2020

A Conveyor Belt to Safeguard Small Products

Hanover July 07, 2020 – A new conveyor belt conveys electronic components safely.

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June 2020

Hygiene-Enhanced, Easy-to-Clean, Nonstick Belt

Hanover, June 04, 2020 – New blue conveyor belt with polyolefin coating meets all food production challenges.

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May 2020

New Series 14-25 CUT (Curved Top) with a Curved Surface for Very Sensitive Products

Hanover, May 18, 2020 – Prolink series 14 plastic modular belts have always enabled very compact returns (>=19 mm) and narrow transfer points when conveying unit goods that aren’t very big.

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May 2020

Prolink Series 6.1 and 8 Plastic Modular Belts Make Water Slide Fun, Safe and Reliable

Hanover, May 25, 2020 – At one of the world’s largest water parks, Prolink belts ensure that visitors can get into the rotating water slide comfortably and safely and that the rafts are returned reliably to the top again.

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March 2020

Specialist for food hygiene safety at Forbo Movement Systems

Hanover, March, 2020 – Expertise and commitment to the food industry

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September 2019

New Version of Prolink Series 14 with a Small Pitch and now also with a Friction Top for Vibration-Free Product Transfer

Hanover, September 10, 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems is upgrading its series 14 Prolink belts by adding a new variant with a ½ inch (12.7 mm) pitch: series 14-25 FRT1 made of polypropylene with a friction top (PP).

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July 2019

Reliable Conveying with New Modular Belt Type’s Large Friction Top Surface

Hanover, July 3, 2019 – Hygiene-enhanced modular belt series 10 for the food industry now available with Friction Top

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April 2019

Robust Conveyor Belts for Tough Environments Withstand Even Sub-Zero Temperatures

Hanover, April 30, 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems presents two new PVC types in the especially hard-wearing Transtex^TM conveyor belt line.

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April 2019

New, Cost-efficient Elastic Belts That Stay on Track Launched for Automated Guided Vehicles

Hanover, April 02, 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems has added a new type with a rough top pattern to its range of elastic conveyor and processing belts.

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March 2019

Our HighGrip Coatings That Don’t Let Go – Now Also in Sky Blue

Hanover, March 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems offer enhanced-grip conveyor belts as ideal options for the food industry.

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March 2019

Two New Conveyor Belts for Heavy-Duty Primary and Secondary Processing in The Tobacco Industry

Hanover, March 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems’ new belts with polyolefin coatings are in operation in a diverse range of applications.

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March 2019

New Additions: Four Amp Miser™ 2.0 Belts Launched for Parcel Conveying and Airports

Hanover, March 2019 – New even more energy-saving, robust and quiet additions to the tried-and-tested AmpMiser™ 2.0 range.

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February 2019

Prolink Series 15: The New Robust Mini-Pitch Modular Belt for Long Cooling and Drying Sections

Hanover, February 1, 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems’ new Prolink series 15 offers two types with different surface patterns, Grid Top (GRT) and a Reduced Surface Area (RSA).

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January 2019

Enclosed Products mean increased throughput and hygienic properties

Hanover, January 8, 2019 – The new Prolink modular belt series 6.1 bucket profiles are now the number one choice for inclined conveying.

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January 2019

Prolink Series 13: An Addition to the Range of Modular Belts Excelling in Tight Product Transfers

Hanover, January 2019 – Forbo Movement Systems’ series 13 plastic modular belts with micro pitch are now also available in a cone top (CTP), smooth version with an open area

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November 2018

Plastic modular belts with mini pitch – now also with closed and smooth surface

Hanover, November 20, 2018 – Prolink series 14 plastic modular belts allow very small returns and narrow transfer points when conveying unit goods that aren’t very big. A new belt type with a closed and smooth surface has now also been launched.

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October 2018

Siegling Prolink Series 8.1: Stable and Robust, Easy to Clean and Very Quiet

Hanover, October 11, 2018 Forbo Movement Systems is adding an easy-to-clean and exceptionally low noise modular belt to its robust series 8

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August 2018

Steep inclines but no product loss
New series 6.1 scoop (bent) profiles

Forbo Siegling’s Prolink plastic modular belts are the right choice for any hygiene-sensitive applications in the food industry.

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July 2018

The Right Place and Right Time at iba 2018: Forbo Siegling’s Showcase in Hall B6, on Stand 400

When conveyor and processing belts are used in dough and baked goods production, they have to be hygienic, reliable and able to handle products carefully.

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May, 2018

A Small Detail with a Big Impact

Hannover, May 16, 2018 – Forbo Siegling’s split sprockets for plastic modular belts allow quick belt changes without dismantling shafts.

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May, 2018

Huge Potential for New Elastic Conveyor Belt due to Superior Resistance and Anti-Hydrolysis Characteristics

Hannover, May 16, 2018 – Forbo Siegling’s Polyurethane Belt Offers Excellent Resistance to Animal Fat, Oil and Detergents.

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May, 2018

New Sky Blue Polyurethane Conveyor Belt Boosts Hygiene

Hanover, May 09, 2018 – New Polyurethane Belt Actively Supports HACCP Systems.
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March, 2018

A Successful Balancing Act – Incision-Resistant Polyurethane Belt with Good Damping Capabilities

Hanover, March 07, 2018 – Forbo Movement Systems Presents new Belt for Rotary Cutters

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January, 2018

Global innovation – air-cooled heating clamp for fast and efficient splicing of flat belts

Hanover, January 2018 – Forbo Movement Systems presents its new air-cooled Siegling Blizzard HC 120/40.

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January, 2018

New Siegling Modular Belt Series with a Small Pitch Enable Vibration-Free Product Transfers

Hanover, November 21, 2017 – Forbo Movement Systems’ new product series 14 with a pitch of just 12.7 mm (0.5 inches) was developed especially for applications requiring tight, vibration-free product transfers even where there are fixed knife edges. Another development goal was to achieve exceptional strength and pull despite the small pitch.

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December, 2017

Siegling Conveyor Belts for Perfect Conveying of Workpieces in Furniture-Varnishing Systems

Hanover, December 6, 2017 – Dryer belts in the furniture industry’s UV-curing varnishing systems have to be able to withstand high temperatures and offer superior chemical resistance to aggressive substances.

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November, 2017

New Siegling belt with grip guarantee for greasy substances

Hannover, November 16, 2017 – Special surface pattern optimizes grip for many products in the food industry

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September, 2017

Efficient and reliable – Forbo Siegling drag belt conveyors

Hanover, September 07, 2017 – The new Siegling Extremultus conveyor belt - Developed for high loads

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August, 2017

Not Just for Check-Weighers!

Hanover, August 10, 2017 – New elastic conveyor belt with superior chemical resistance to grease, oils and aggressive cleaning agents

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August, 2017

Fray-Free – New Conveyor Belt is the Perfect Answer to the Food Industry’s Stringent Hygiene Requirements

Hanover, August 09, 2017 – Frayfree fabric design protects belt edges

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June, 2017

Forbo Movement Systems’ Power Transmission Belts Set an Example in Indonesian Hydroelectric Power Plants

Hanover, June 20, 2017 – Greater Cost-Efficiencies due to Micro Hydropower and Extremultus Power Transmission Belts

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February, 2017

Interpack 2017 in Düsseldorf

Hanover, February 2017 – Right Place, Right Time: Forbo Siegling Stand 1/E08 at interpack 2017 in Düsseldorf, Germany

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February, 2017

Prosan™ Conveyor Belts for Safe and Hygienic conveying

Hanover, February 14, 2017 – New Forbo Movement Systems Prosan™ conveyor belts actively support hygiene concepts in the food industry.

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Innovative solutions for the food industry: Siegling Fullsan FLT belts

Precise sorting and maximum operational reliability in recycling

New Standards of Hygienic and Precise Conveying The Siegling Fullsan PD2+ Homogenous Belts

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