CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED

What CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED does

CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED is a private UK subsidiary of the Italian industrial group Chiorino S.p.A., headquartered in Glassoughton, West Yorkshire, and operating since 1975. The company distributes and supports a comprehensive portfolio of lightweight belting solutions — including conveyor and process belts, homogeneous and drive belts, plastic modular belts, machine tapes, power transmission belts, timing belts, polyurethane round and V-belts, profiles, guides, sidewalls, seamless belts, roller coverings, and elastomer and silicone sheeting — to UK industrial customers across food, packaging, paper and printing, intralogistics, airports, textile, raw materials, cutting and punching, recycling, sports, and automotive/tyre verticals.

The company is technically a sales, distribution, and service operation rather than a manufacturer: it imports and qualifies the group's belting products, provides engineering consultancy, and delivers on-site fitting and assistance alongside on-time delivery commitments. Revenue is generated through one-time, quote-based B2B sales of industrial products, with no disclosed pricing model, no subscription or recurring software component, and no digital or app-based product. Distribution is executed through four wholly-owned UK locations (Glassoughton HQ, Birmingham, Bedlington, Derby) and a channel partner (Prelude Belting Ltd) covering Lincolnshire, supported by corporate marketing channels (website, LinkedIn, YouTube) and three ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) inherited from the group's compliance framework.

The subsidiary operates as a strategic regional outpost of a larger international group rather than as an independent scaling business: there are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or product launches in the input data, and headcount and revenue are not disclosed. The strategic narrative is therefore one of a stable, mature industrial distribution franchise leveraging the parent group's brand, product breadth, and certifications to serve a diversified UK industrial customer base.

Name

CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED

Legal name

CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED

Website

https://chiorino.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CHIORINO U.K. LIMITED is the UK distribution subsidiary of Italy's Chiorino S.p.A., supplying lightweight conveyor, process, and power transmission belting plus on-site fitting and engineering services to UK industrial customers across food, packaging, intralogistics, and other manufacturing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Belting Solutions

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission) (IMANALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Belting, Conveying & Power Transmission Textiles (Conveyor/Drive Belts/Hoses Reinforcement) (IMAOADAG)

Keywords

• Lightweight conveyor belts
• Industrial belting solutions
• Power transmission belts
• Process and timing belts
• Polyurethane and modular belts

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Belting Solutions Distribution: Distribution and sale of lightweight belting solutions including conveyor belts, process belts, homogeneous belts, and related industrial belting products to various industry sectors in the UK market

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chiorino U.K. distributes and fabricates lightweight belting solutions for industrial applications, including conveyor and process belts, plastic modular belts, machine tapes, power transmission and timing belts, polyurethane round and V-belts, seamless belts, and related accessories such as profiles, guides, sidewalls, roller coverings, and elastomer/silicone sheeting. The company also provides engineering consultancy, on-site fitting and technical assistance, and on-time delivery as part of its customer offering to UK manufacturing and processing facilities.

Product overview

Chiorino U.K. is the UK subsidiary of Chiorino S.p.A., an international manufacturer and distributor of lightweight belting solutions. The product portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of industrial belt products organized into three main categories: core belt products (conveyor and process belts, homogeneous and drive belts, plastic modular belts, machine tapes, power transmission belts, timing belts, polyurethane round and V-belts, and seamless belts); accessory components (profiles, guides, sidewalls, and roller coverings); and material products (elastomer and silicone sheeting). These solutions serve diverse industries including food processing, packaging, paper and printing, intralogistics, airports, textile, raw materials, cutting and punching, recycling, sports, and automotive and tyre sectors. The company provides engineering consultancy, on-site fitting, and on-time delivery services alongside its product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conveyor and Process Belts
• Homogeneous and Drive Belts Seamless homogeneous rubber belts and drive belts for power transmission in industrial machinery.
• Plastic Modular Belts Interlocking plastic modular belts for conveyors in food processing, packaging, and material handling applications.
• Machine Tapes Specialized endless machine tapes for industrial automation and production line equipment.
• Power Transmission Belts Industrial power transmission belts for mechanical power transfer in machinery and equipment.
• Timing Belts Precision timing belts for synchronized motion control in industrial applications.
• Polyurethane Round and V-Belts Flexible polyurethane round and V-belts for power transmission and conveyor applications.
• Profiles and Guides Profiles and guide rails for conveyor belt systems to ensure proper alignment and tracking.
• Sidewalls Raised sidewalls for conveyor belts to prevent product spillage and enable inclined transport.
• Seamless Belts Endless seamless belts without splices for high-performance processing and conveyor applications.
• Roller Coverings Protective rubber and polyurethane coverings for conveyor rollers to enhance grip and reduce noise.
• Elastomer and Silicone Sheeting Sheet materials in elastomer and silicone compounds for industrial lining, sealing, and processing applications.
• Engineering Consultancy and On-Site Fitting Services Engineering consultancy, on-site fitting, and technical assistance for Chiorino belting products, offered alongside the UK product portfolio to support customer installation and maintenance.

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Prelude Belting Ltd - LincolnshireregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrelude Belting Ltd operates as a Chiorino U.K. partner in Lincolnshire, representing the Chiorino brand from their location at Unit 1 South Fen Business Park, Bourne PE10 0DN. This partnership extends Chiorino's distribution reach in the Lincolnshire region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Intralox: Global leader in plastic modular conveyor belts for food, packaging, and logistics. Direct competitor to Chiorino U.K. in the plastic modular belt product category, serving the same end-customers in food processing and intralogistics.
• Dunlop Conveyor Belting: European manufacturer of industrial conveyor belts serving mining, quarrying, and heavy-duty industries. Adjacent direct competitor in conveyor belting with some product overlap in industrial material handling end markets.
• Forbo Movement Systems: Division of Forbo Group manufacturing lightweight conveyor and processing belts for industries including food, logistics, and automotive. Operates as a direct competitor to Chiorino in the same product categories and geographies.
• Esbelt: European manufacturer of fabric and modular conveyor belts for food, packaging, and industrial applications. Direct competitor with similar product positioning and end-market focus, particularly active in European markets.
• Habasit: Global manufacturer of conveyor and power transmission belts serving food, packaging, textiles, and industrial sectors. Closest direct competitor to Chiorino in lightweight belting with a comparable product portfolio and multi-vertical end-market strategy.
• Ammeraal Beltech: Major European producer of process and conveyor belts for food, logistics, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Chiorino U.K. in the UK and European belting market with similar product breadth and vertical reach.
• Volta Belting: Specialist in homogeneous (seamless) rubber and thermoplastic belts for food processing and industrial applications. Direct overlap with Chiorino's homogeneous and seamless belt offerings, particularly in food-grade conveyor applications.

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech (Continental): Industrial division of Continental AG producing a wide range of conveyor belts, power transmission belts, and rubber products. Broader incumbent with overlapping conveyor and power transmission belt lines competing with Chiorino U.K. in industrial and automotive sectors.

Regional players

• Nitta Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of industrial belts and conveyor products with European operations. Competes with Chiorino U.K. in select industrial belting segments, primarily a regional player outside its core Japanese market.
• Mitsuboshi Belting: Japanese manufacturer of power transmission belts, conveyor belts, and related rubber products. Competes with Chiorino in power transmission and industrial belt segments, primarily operating in Asian geographies with limited UK direct presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw47hJ5-5vYuo0pIQiwG-Lg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chiorino-uk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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