Forbo Siegling (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Forbo Movement Systems division under Forbo Group, a global leader in conveyor and processing belt solutions. Based in Samut Prakan, Thailand, the company delivers state-of-the-art belting systems to a broad range of industrial sectors, including food processing, intralogistics, automotive, textile, and airport logistics.
Company Overview
As part of the Swiss-based Forbo Group, Forbo Siegling operates a global network of production, sales, and servicing operations. The Thailand branch plays a crucial role in serving the Southeast Asian market with localized support, rapid delivery capabilities, and technical engineering services.
Forbo’s presence in Thailand includes warehousing, fabrication, and engineering support facilities that ensure customers receive custom-tailored solutions built on global quality standards.
Product Portfolio
Forbo Siegling (Thailand) offers a comprehensive range of belting technologies categorized as follows:
Conveyor Belts
- Siegling Transilon: Used in light material handling applications, featuring high flexibility and low noise properties.
- Siegling Transtex: Built for tough environments such as logistics and agriculture.
Flat Belts
- Siegling Extremultus: High-performance flat belts used in folding machines, mail sorting, and textile machines.
Modular Belts
- Siegling Prolink: Thermoplastic modular belts designed for food safety, easy cleaning, and high loads.
Timing Belts
- Siegling Proposition: Precision timing belts used in synchronous conveying, indexing, and power transmission.
Hygienic Belts
- Siegling Fullsan: Complies with international food safety standards such as FDA and EU 10/2011, ideal for meat, poultry, and dairy industries.
Energy-Efficient Belts
- Amp Miser 2.0: Designed for conveyor systems with frequent starts and stops, reduces energy consumption by up to 50%.
Specialty Belts
- EasyClean and EasySplice solutions for time-saving maintenance and optimal hygiene.
Accessories and Tools
- Belt Fabrication Tools: Hot presses, finger punchers, skivers.
- Engineering Services: Belt layout planning, installation, and maintenance services.
Technological Capabilities
- Global R&D with access to innovation hubs in Germany and Switzerland
- ISO 9001 certified manufacturing processes
- HACCP-compliant hygienic solutions for food belts
- Quick turnaround customization via local fabrication in Thailand
Target Markets
Forbo Siegling serves a wide range of industries:
- Food and Beverage: Dairy, meat, bakery, confectionery, seafood processing
- Logistics and Parcel Handling: Distribution centers, airports
- Automotive: Assembly line systems
- Textile and Printing
- Pharmaceutical and Packaging
Competitive Advantage and USP
- Local Stock and Fabrication: Reduced lead times across ASEAN.
- Global Engineering Standards: German innovation with local technical support.
- Energy Efficiency Focus: Amp Miser belts contribute to reducing carbon footprints.
- Food Grade Compliance: Siegling Fullsan and Transilon belts comply with FDA, EU food-grade norms, and meet HACCP standards.
- Durability and Reduced Downtime: High resistance to oil, grease, moisture, and wear.
Export and Market Reach
While specific export shipment data for the Thailand subsidiary is limited, Forbo Siegling products are distributed in over 80 countries. The Thailand unit is a central node in the APAC logistics framework, serving customers in:
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
Typical product shipments fall under HS Code 4010.39 and 5910.00 (conveyor and transmission belts).
Certifications and Compliance
Forbo Siegling complies with multiple international standards including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- FDA and EU 10/2011 for food contact materials
- REACH and RoHS environmental and safety directives
Engineering Services and Support
- Site Surveys
- Installation & Commissioning
- Splicing and Jointing Services
- Training Workshops for Operators and Engineers
- After-Sales Technical Support
Achievements and Milestones
- Global Annual Production: Over 100 million m² of belts produced annually.
- Amp Miser Impact: Proven reduction in conveyor system energy costs by up to 50% in logistics applications.
- Innovation Patents: Numerous international patents in belt design, material composition, and splicing techniques.
- Recognized supplier to global logistics brands, OEMs, and Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
Forbo Siegling (Thailand) Co., Ltd. exemplifies German engineering, Swiss precision, and Thai market expertise. With localized production and global know-how, the company continues to drive productivity, hygiene, and efficiency in industrial conveying systems throughout Southeast Asia.
