Material Handling & Conveyor Systems

Comprehensive belting solutions of one single partner

New manufacturing techniques are revolutionising the way cars are made and altering the economics of the industry. A wide range of industrial belting is required, and choosing the right belt and the right supplier is vital to any successful car manufacturing operation. Habasit offers the automotive industry a complete range of power transmission, conveyor and processing belts as well as plastic modular belts.

In today's car manufacturing industry, surviving and prospering are formidable challenges. The manufacturers who will succeed are those that stay one step ahead of industry change: they trim waste from operations, drive down cost, collaborate with innovative OEM partners and respond with agility to customer demands. Habasit is a dependable partner for them.

Full range of world-class "solutions in motion"

The Swiss-based belting manufacturer Habasit is the world market leader in power transmission, lightweight conveyor and processing belts. Habasit is the only 'one stop shop' company that offers both self-developed and manufactured power transmission and conveyor belts as well as plasic modular belts. Simply put, Habasit is the only one-source, full-range belting supplier and solution provider for the car manufacturing industry. The product range includes: punching belts used in punching machines for leather, textile or sealings; belting solutions for blanking lines and stamping press out-feed conveyors; modular belts as well as power transmission belts for skid conveyors; modular belts and fabric belts for people mover applications; and conveyors with modular belts or fabric belts for car component handling and warehousing.

Robust non-slip modular belts for car assembly lines

Habasit recently introduced the plastic modular belts M2623 and M5023, which are among the strongest plastic modular belts available with non-slip and antistatic properties. They are economical and easier to install than steel and rubbercoated conveyor belts as well as highly wear resistant, safe for workers and have a long service life. Thus they meet the requirements for assembly lines in the automotive industry, for car wash industries, car transports or automatic parking garages.
By focusing on the needs of manufacturers, working closely with customers and actively participating in key automotive industry organisations, Habasit solutions are engineered for delivering bottom-line results.
Having a single service partner for all belts reduces costs as well as the administration of purchasing. These are real benefits for the car manufacturers. Moreover, Habasit's own industry specialists can help manufacturers in streamlining and standardising the different types of belts used and thereby further simplify the replacement management.

Quality solutions from every angle

As a solution provider, Habasit offers not only high quality products to the customer, but also a wide range of services - from help with the choice and installation of belts to engineering and belt inventory. Habasit has developed its unique SeleCalc belt calculation programmes to further assist customers in determining many belt features on their own in order to expedite belt selection and purchasing. Through its global network of affiliated companies and service partners, Habasit provides expert support to customers wherever they are in the world.

With 33 affiliated companies, over 70 representations and numerous service centres, Habasit is always close to customers. More than 3200 competent employees offer products in high standard of quality and tailor-made solutions from A to Z. Habasit is a family owned shareholder company and was founded in 1946. For 2005, belts sold to market were 4.7 million square metres and the turnover reached CHF 625m.

For more information see www.habasit.com or visit us in March 2007 either at the Tire Expo in Cologne or the Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas.

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