Company Profile
Company Overview
FlexLink is a global provider of automated production flow solutions enhancing total efficiency to our customers' production. Since January 2012, FlexLink is a part of the Coesia Group.
Our approach is based on streamlining the material and information flows in a production process to maximize the value of the process and minimize all potential losses. The solutions are based on our market leading conveyor systems and material handling solutions. When we work with our customers, we typically start by analyzing the present status, propose efficiency-improving solutions, and then provide the appropriate components, systems or integrated solutions.
We are a large enough organization to have an international customer base and organization, but each unit small is enough to encourage and give employees room for creativity and personal initiative.
Company History
MORE THAN 30 YEARS COMMITMENT TO INDUSTRY
The FlexLink story started in 1980 as a production efficiency project within SKF, the world leading bearing manufacturer. The international break-through came instantly and the FlexLink conveyor solutions quickly got recognition in a wide range of industries, worldwide. Today, FlexLink is a global production logistics provider and part of the Coesia Group.
1980-81 Rapid development of products and international presence. The first and still the biggest selling product was launched: the XL conveyor platform .
1982–87 Development of the FlexLink organization and further product and solution developments such as the first pallet system XMP and the wedge elevator.
1988–03 Establishment of Sales Units in: USA, Japan, Germany, Singapore, France, Italy, UK, the Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, China, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Malaysia, Thailand, Czech Republic, Finland.
The first structural system was launched.
1991–96 Distribution centres opened in Europe, USA and Japan. The heavy duty XK and XK pallet platforms were launched and FlexLink entered the automotive industry with strength.
1997–05 Acquired by EQT and became an independent company.
Further development of the product range, such as the first wide conveyor platform with side-flexing chain, XB, and the automatic guiding system (AGS).
Focus on segment specific competence and offers such as the Dynamic Flow Concept ™, confirmed the company’s strong position within the tissue converting industry.
2005 Acquired by ABN Amro Capital, now AAC Capital
2006 Acquisition of Tops Conveyors, Canada.
Establishment of Compliant Logistics, a specialist company for the Medical & Pharma industries.
2007 Opening of sales companies in India and Indonesia.
Launch of the X85 conveyor platform – the biggest and most comprehensive launch in FlexLink’s history.
Opening of sales company in Russia and sales offices in Romania and Slovakia.
2008 Acquisition of Techne Srl.
The X85 product platform launch in September 2007 exceeded high sales targets.
FlexLink achieved record sales and order intake.
2009 Considerable investments made in R&D. Launch of the spiral elevator .
2010 Launch of new X45 and X45e product platforms.
Acquistions of the Automation Division from Schüco, Germany, and Italian e-cube.
FlexLink celebrated 30 successful years serving the global industry.
2011 Strategic Business Units (SBUs) are established to serve specific industry segments. The Tissue SBU for serving the global tissue producers and EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) SBU for serving the electronics industry, primarily in Europe.
In June, the new generation of stainless conveyor systems was launched and got a strong feedback from customers worldwide.
2012 January 11th, FlexLink became members of the Coesia Group. Coesia is a group of innovation based industrial companies, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
Launch of the new generation modular belt conveyors.
During the year, industry specific offers for the pharmaceutical, lab automation and bearing segments were launched.
In September, the new international distribution center (IDC), including engineering and assembly facilities, in Poznan (Poland) were inaugurated.
2013 Launch of the new X65 conveyor platform. Opening of sales unit in Izmir, Turkey.
Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company match
• 11 Holidays
• Sick days and personal days