Optibelt

Optibelt is the belt brand of the Arntz Optibelt Group, a family-owned company headquartered in Höxter, Germany. Emil Arntz founded the company in 1872 as the Höxtersche Gummifädenfabrik, a maker of rubber threads, and V-belt production began in 1948. The group remains owned by descendants of its founder.

The group has nine production facilities in seven countries and more than 2,400 employees. Its range covers timing belts, ribbed belts, tension and idler pulleys, and repair kits and equipment.

• Founded: 1872, Höxter, Germany
• V-belts since: 1948
• Makes: V-belts, timing belts, ribbed belts, tension and idler pulleys