What Tecnamic does

Tecnamic GmbH is a Werl, Germany-based industrial drive technology specialist operating as a fully integrated subsidiary of the Arntz Optibelt Group since January 2018. The company imports and manufactures mechanical power transmission components, with a portfolio spanning V-belt drives (including the proprietary WSO high-performance pulley with patented FEM-bionic design), timing belt drives, chain drives (via a Wippermann alliance), electric motors, an extensive couplings line (HABIX, HRC, ORPEX, FLEX, PEX, GC-ECO, patented Mini Coupling), DIN-standard slide bearings, and motor tensioning/drive elements. The portfolio was further broadened in 2018 through the integration of PTS Power Transmission Strongbelt, consolidating belts, chains, and sprockets into a single-source offering.

Tecnamic serves three buyer groups: technical trade resellers, OEMs requiring custom drive solutions, and end consumers, across six primary verticals (pumps & compressors, HVAC, heavy duty, agriculture & forestry, printing & paper, transport & logistics). Distribution combines a B2B online shop with over 10,000 SKUs, direct sales to OEMs with engineering support (drive calculation, FEM simulations, 3D CAD), and an international sales partner network. Differentiated engineering services include the CAP 6.0/6.5 and Strongbelt drive calculation software and a CADENAS-integrated CAD Service Tool for component downloads. The company operates from a 19,000 sqm facility in Werl, built in 2019 with a EUR 9 million investment, and holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

The company employs approximately 50 people (firmographic range 51-100) and is led by Managing Directors Regina Arning, Martin Hammerschmidt, and Simon Kirchhoff. Tecnamic holds registered patents on the WSO V-belt pulley design and the Mini Coupling slot compensation system, and is recognized as a certified apprenticeship training company by the Arnsberg Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Tecnamic

Legal name

Tecnamic GmbH

Website

https://tecnamic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tecnamic GmbH is a Werl, Germany-based industrial drive technology company (subsidiary of Arntz Optibelt Group) that imports and manufactures belt drives, couplings, slide bearings, and drive elements for technical trade, OEMs, and end consumers across six industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Transmission Components

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

Keywords

• Mechanical drive components
• Industrial power transmission
• Belt drive systems
• Shaft couplings
• Industrial slide bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Werl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Mechanical Drive Components: Import and distribution of mechanical drive components including V-belt pulleys, timing belt pulleys, chain drives, electric motors, couplings, slide bearings, and drive elements. Sales through B2B online shop and direct sales to technical trade and OEMs.
2. Custom/Special Solutions: Customer-specific drive solutions including custom-made production of V-groove and timing pulleys, FEM load simulations, 3D CAD models, and technical documentation. Engineering support for drive calculation and optimization.
3. Manufacturing of Drive Elements: As an importer and manufacturer of drive elements, Tecnamic produces special solutions and custom-designed components in-house and through supplier partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tecnamic GmbH imports, manufactures, and distributes mechanical drive components including V-belt drives, timing belt drives, chain drives, electric motors, flexible and rigid shaft couplings, slide bearings, and drive elements. The company also provides engineering services for drive calculation and optimization, and produces custom-made drive solutions with FEM load simulations and 3D CAD documentation for technical trade customers, OEMs, and end consumers worldwide.

Product overview

Tecnamic GmbH is an industrial drive technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical drive components and couplings as part of the Arntz Optibelt Group. The product portfolio centers on belt drives (V-belt drives, timing belt drives, chain drives) and shaft couplings (elastic, rigid, and hybrid designs), supplemented by slide bearings, drive elements (motor slides, tensioning rails, hubs), electric motors, and special/custom solutions. Tecnamic serves technical trade, OEMs, and end consumers in mechanical engineering with both standard products and application-specific custom designs. Services include drive calculation software (CAP 6.0/6.5, Strongbelt), CAD Service Tool via CADENAS integration, and a B2B online shop with over 10,000 items. The company rebranded from DESCH DPC in 2018 and maintains operations in Werl, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PTS Power Transmission Strongbelt: Comprehensive portfolio of industrial V-belts, timing belts, flat belts, conveyor belts, and roller chains with matching sprockets. Integrated into Tecnamic GmbH.

Products and services

• V-Belt Drives Complete standard program of V-belt pulleys and taper-spannbuchsen (taper bushings) along with V-belts from stock. Special designs available on request for industrial drive systems.
• WSO V-Belt Pulley (Weight-Stress-Optimised) Patent-protected, FEM-bionically optimized high-performance V-belt pulley for heavily loaded drives, achieving up to 50% weight reduction versus standard pulleys using EN-GJS-500-7 (GGG-50) cast material. Designed for shock-loaded applications such as crushers and shredders, high-speed applications like compressors and fans, and mobile drives in agriculture and forestry.
• Timing Belt Drives Complete standard program of timing belt pulleys and taper bushings along with timing belts from stock. Special designs available on request for industrial power transmission applications.
• Chain Drives High-quality roller chains including Wippermann 'Made in Germany' products and cost-conscious Witra import chains, offered under an alliance partnership with Wippermann for comprehensive chain offerings.
• Electric Motors E-Motors complementing the drive component portfolio, serving as the core of any drive system. Tecnamic provides consulting and optimal drive solutions in the electric motor area.
• Couplings Extensive portfolio of flexible and rigid shaft couplings for industrial applications, including elastic (HABIX, HRC, ORPEX, FLEX, PEX, HADEFLEX) and torsionally rigid designs (Gear Coupling GC-ECO, Mini Coupling, Clamp Coupling, Flange Coupling). Can be customized according to specifications.
• Mini Coupling (Patented Slot Design) Torsionally rigid double-jointed all-metal coupling made of aluminium, stainless steel or steel. Patented slot design compensates for axial, radial and angular misalignments while transmitting torque backlash-free. Available in MWK (one-piece) and MWH (two-piece) designs.
• Slide Bearings Robust grease-lubricated plain bearings according to DIN 502 to DIN 506, characterized by high load capacity. Includes flange bearings (DIN 502/503), eye-type bearings (DIN 504), and cap bearings (DIN 505L/506).
• Drive Elements Compact steel motor slides, robust cast iron motor tensioning rails, and light steel motor tensioning rails. Includes standard screw-on and weld-on hubs with custom solutions available.
• Special Solutions (Custom Drive Solutions) Custom drive solutions including drive calculation documents, technical 2D or 3D drawings, and FEM load simulations. Custom-made V-groove and timing pulleys, special pulleys up to 3000mm diameter in various materials.
• Drive Calculation Software (CAP 6.0, CAP 6.5, Strongbelt) Drive calculation software including optibelt CAP 6.0 for 2-pulley drives, CAP 6.5 for multi-pulley timing belt drives, and Strongbelt drive calculation 6.0. Supports V-belts, ribbed belts, and timing belts with profile calculations for registered users.
• B2B Online Shop Customer portal with over 10,000 items from the Tecnamic product portfolio, including customer-specific products and information options. Available to registered business users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% weight reduction compared to standard V-belt pulleys with the WSO design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arntz Optibelt GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018From January 2018, DESCH DPC GmbH & Co. KG (now Tecnamic) became a fully-fledged member of the Arntz Optibelt Group. The DESCH corporate group had more than 100 years of experience in drive technology. Tecnamic products and services fit perfectly into the business strategy of the Arntz Optibelt Group, together offering customers comprehensive solutions in the drive sector.
• PTS Power Transmission Strongbelt GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTS Power Transmission Strongbelt GmbH was integrated into Tecnamic GmbH, creating a focused and powerful partner offering industrial V-belts, timing belts, flat belts, conveyor belts, roller chains, and sprockets from a single source. The combined strengths are merged at the Werl site.
• WippermannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnamic formed an alliance with Wippermann for high-quality roller chains 'Made in Germany'. Tecnamic offers everything from one hand combining Wippermann chains with their own drive components.
• DESCH Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESCH DPC GmbH & Co. KG was established in 2010 as a joint venture between Arntz Optibelt Group and DESCH Antriebstechnik. In 2016, the joint venture was formed and from January 2018, it became fully integrated into Arntz Optibelt Group as Tecnamic. DESCH corporate group has more than 100 years of experience in drive technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global leader in industrial belts, hose and power transmission solutions with massive scale and global distribution. Overlaps with Tecnamic's belt-drive and chain-drive lines but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Continental ContiTech: Industrial rubber and polymer products division of Continental, producing industrial belts, timing belts and related drive technology. Comparable product overlap with Tecnamic but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• SKF: Global bearings and rotating equipment specialist. Comparable to Tecnamic's slide-bearing business and adjacent to its coupling and drive-element lines, but at vastly greater scale and R&D intensity.
• Rexnord (Regal Rexnord): Major manufacturer of power transmission and motion control products including bearings, couplings, gears and industrial chain. Broadly comparable drive-technology portfolio to Tecnamic's combined offering.
• Tsubaki: Global manufacturer of roller chains, power transmission and motion control products. Overlaps with Tecnamic's chain-drive and timing-belt offerings but at much larger scale and broader product range.

Direct peers

• Wippermann: German manufacturer of roller chains and chain drives ('Made in Germany') that is already a strategic alliance partner to Tecnamic. Directly comparable in the chain-drive category Tecnamic resells.
• Lovejoy (Curtiss-Wright): Established manufacturer of flexible and rigid couplings including jaw, tyre and gear couplings. Directly comparable to Tecnamic's HABIX, HRC, ORPEX, Mini and GC coupling families across similar industrial end markets.
• KTR Systems: Specialist in industrial couplings, brake systems and coolers, headquartered in Germany. Direct peer to Tecnamic's coupling portfolio with comparable B2B go-to-market via technical trade and OEMs.
• Optibelt (Arntz Optibelt Group): Sister brand under the same Arntz Optibelt Group parent, focused on industrial V-belts, timing belts and power transmission. Most directly comparable as it shares channel partners, product categories and the Werl/parent ecosystem with Tecnamic.
• DESCH Antriebstechnik: Predecessor partner whose drive-technology heritage is embedded in Tecnamic. Produces couplings and drive components for industrial applications, making it a directly comparable mechanical drive peer in the same DACH market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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