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OTEGO Group Acquires Tanals: Adding Belt and Transmission Expertise to Its Industrial Offerings
Lyon, France – September, 2026
OTEGO Group, an international industrial group specializing in high-performance protection and technical solutions, announces the acquisition of Tanals, a French specialist in process and transmission belts.
This acquisition marks the latest milestone in OTEGO Group’s strategic expansion. By integrating Tanals and its brand, ERO Joint®, which specializes in mechanical joint technologies, OTEGO Group strengthens its ability to help industrial partners improve equipment reliability, simplify maintenance, and minimize production downtime.
From left to right: Pierre-Régis Frey, CEO of Tanals, and Thierry Mosa, President of OTEGO Group.
Industrial Continuity: A Growing Priority for Manufacturers
As industrial sites face increasing pressure to limit unplanned downtime and extend equipment lifespan, reliable process and transmission systems have become critical to operational performance. Industrial operators increasingly seek partners who can combine engineered materials with rapid on-site support and maintenance.
The addition of Tanals directly addresses these operational challenges while supporting OTEGO Group’s broader strategic roadmap, CAP 2030. Following the acquisition of Calomatech earlier this year, which added specialized thermal insulation capabilities to the portfolio, Tanals expands the Group’s expertise to include equipment reliability and mechanical belt maintenance.
Tanals: Process and Transmission Belt Expertise
Based near Mulhouse, France, Tanals specializes in process and transmission belts, as well as patented belt-joining technologies developed under its ERO Joint® brand. Tanals’ products serve key industrial sectors, including food processing, packaging, intralogistics, industrial equipment, and conveyor systems.
By joining OTEGO Group, Tanals will expand into new international markets through the Group’s existing global sales network. The integration allows both companies to share technical expertise across teams and offer a broader range of products and services to their industrial sector.
ABOUT OTEGO GROUP:
OTEGO Group is a French industrial group specializing in high-performance protective solutions designed to protect people, machinery, and industrial processes in demanding environments. Present in 110 countries through 13 global offices and 3 factories, the group stays close to its customers wherever they operate. OTEGO Group employs approximately 200 people across four business units and operates in three key markets: the rubber industry, thermal protection, and protective equipment for industrial machinery.
ABOUT TANALS:
Tanals is a French manufacturer specializing in industrial belts and conveyor belts, based in Mulhouse, France. Founded in 1936 as a family business, Tanals employs around 30 people and generates approximately €6 million in annual revenue. The company designs, manufactures, and repairs process and transmission belts, and has developed proprietary belt-joining technologies under the ERO Joint brand since 2010, allowing belt replacement without machine disassembly. Together with OTEGO Group, Tanals brings new expertise to strengthening equipment reliability and reducing downtime for customers across sectors like food processing, packaging, intralogistics, and conveyor systems. To learn more: https://www.tanals.com.
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