Habasit Holding

Habasit is a Swiss belting company and a global leader in conveyor and power transmission belts. It was founded in Switzerland in 1946 by Fernand and Alice Habegger and developed the world's first synthetic conveyor belt. The company describes itself as 100% family-owned, with 3,500+ employees globally, 30,000+ active customers, 30+ affiliated companies, and local operations in 70+ countries. It serves industries including food and packaging, textiles, automotive, and logistics.

In 1946, Fernand and Alice Habegger founded Habasit in Switzerland with the aim of improving industrial movement. By developing the world's first synthetic conveyor belt, they laid the foundation for a new approach to conveyor technology, combining durability, performance, and safety. What started as a small Swiss business has grown into a global belting company. Habasit describes itself as 100% family-owned, with 3,500+ employees globally, 30,000+ active customers, 30+ affiliated companies, and local operations in 70+ countries. In its 80th anniversary year, Habasit was recognized as one of Switzerland's Best Managed Companies 2026 by Deloitte, with the award presented at a Deloitte gala event in Zurich on June 25.

Global leader in conveyor and power transmission belts, offering tailor-made solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency.

• General conveyor belts

• Power transmission belts

• Timing belts

• Plastic modular belts

• Smart belting system

1. 1Habasit - Global leader in conveyor and power transmission beltshabasit.com
2. 2Habasit - Our historyhabasit.com
3. 3Habasit - Who we arehabasit.com
4. 4Habasit recognized as one of Switzerland’s Best Managed Companies 2026habasit.com
5. 5Habasit Holdingwikidata.org