About Safari Belting
About Safari Belting
Safari Belting Systems was founded in 2005 by Chris Smith in Olathe, Kansas, built from the start as a fully integrated plastic modular belt manufacturer. The company has grown its catalog to more than 400 belt styles serving a wide range of industries and applications.
Safari Belting specializes in modular plastic belting designed for meat and poultry processing, food processing, and packaging operations, and has grown into one of the primary belting suppliers to the world's largest food processors in the protein industry. The company places strong emphasis on research and development, notably developing its proprietary ULTRA-TUFF material for high-performance conveyor applications and improving food safety performance across its belt lines.
Safari Belting became part of the Chiorino Group after its acquisition in 2021 by Chiorino, an Italian company with a long history in conveyor belt manufacturing. ChatMRO indexes the Safari Belting catalog so buyers can search by belt style, pitch, or material to find matching modular belting.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Safari Belting Systems founded?
Safari Belting Systems was founded in 2005 by Chris Smith in Olathe, Kansas. The company was established as a fully integrated plastic modular belt manufacturer.
What industries does Safari Belting serve?
Safari Belting serves meat and poultry processing, food processing, and packaging industries. The company has grown to become one of the primary belting providers to the world's largest food processors in the protein industry.
What is Safari Belting's ULTRA-TUFF material?
ULTRA-TUFF is Safari Belting's proprietary material developed for high-performance conveyor applications. It reflects the company's emphasis on research and development to improve belt durability and food safety performance.
Is Safari Belting part of a larger company?
Yes, Safari Belting Systems was acquired in 2021 by Chiorino, an Italian company with a long history in conveyor belt manufacturing. Safari now operates as part of the Chiorino Group.
How many belt styles does Safari Belting offer?
Safari Belting offers more than 400 belt styles to service a wide range of industries and applications. This breadth allows the company to match specific food safety and durability requirements across different processing lines.