Connection between a connecting element and at least one end of a band-like article , wherein the band-like article is constructed of at least one reinforcing layer composed of steel cords and a polymeric material which at least substantially surrounds said layer, wherein the band-like article has a top side and a bottom side , wherein the connecting element has at least one blocking element and a clamping connection , wherein the clamping connection has at least a first clamping profile , wherein the at least one reinforcing layer of at least one end is freed, by a predetermined length, from the polymeric material surrounding the reinforcing layer , wherein the at least one reinforcing layer of at least one end at least partially encircles the blocking element and the reinforcing layer of at least one end is clamped between the blocking element and the at least first clamping profile , characterized in that the first clamping profile and/or the blocking element are/is formed from a material with a lower hardness in comparison with the steel cords of the reinforcing layer , such that, when a clamping force is exerted, the material of the first clamping profile and/or of the blocking element in contact with the reinforcing layer is cold-formed and the surface structure of the reinforcing layer is reproduced as a negative in the first clamping profile and/or the blocking element , such that a form fit is formed between the reinforcing layer and the first clamping profile and/or the blocking element , wherein the at least first clamping profile and/or the blocking element have grooves on the surface facing towards the reinforcing layer , wherein the grooves are oriented in the same direction in relation to the reinforcing layer composed of steel cords and are formed so as to at least partially engage around the steel cords. wherein the band-like article is constructed of at least one reinforcing layer composed of steel cords and a polymeric material which at least substantially surrounds said layer, wherein the band-like article has a top side and a bottom side , wherein the connecting element has at least one blocking element and a clamping connection , wherein the clamping connection has at least a first clamping profile , wherein the at least one reinforcing layer of at least one end is freed, by a predetermined length, from the polymeric material surrounding the reinforcing layer , wherein the at least one reinforcing layer of at least one end at least partially encircles the blocking element and the reinforcing layer of at least one end is clamped between the blocking element and the at least first clamping profile , characterized in that the first clamping profile and/or the blocking element are/is formed from a material with a lower hardness in comparison with the steel cords of the reinforcing layer , such that, when a clamping force is exerted, the material of the first clamping profile and/or of the blocking element in contact with the reinforcing layer is cold-formed and the surface structure of the reinforcing layer is reproduced as a negative in the first clamping profile and/or the blocking element , such that a form fit is formed between the reinforcing layer and the first clamping profile and/or the blocking element , wherein the at least first clamping profile and/or the blocking element have grooves on the surface facing towards the reinforcing layer , wherein the grooves are oriented in the same direction in relation to the reinforcing layer composed of steel cords and are formed so as to at least partially engage around the steel cords. <EOS>