Company & History
Company Overview
Flexseal, part of the Fernco group of companies, design and manufacture the most comprehensive range of fully approved low and non pressure flexible couplings in the marketplace. Flexseal couplings are suitable for sewerage, drainage, plumbing and vent systems, and can be used with plastic, clay, concrete, cast iron and steel pipes.
More recently, Flexseal have diversified into channel drainage, plumbing and pipe repair products, widening the Flexseal product range and with our German subsidiary company, reinforcing our status as European market leader.
Outstanding quality has been at the forefront of Flexseal's success and all products are manufactured and tested to meet UK and International approvals, thereby ensuring a high product quality is consistently maintained.
Excellent customer service and sales support is also an integral part of Flexseal's achievements. A dedicated external sales team frequently visits our stockists, and internal staff are continually available to attend to any queries, questions or issues.
Company History
Flexseal was established in 1988 in Sheffield (South Yorkshire, UK) with the core business being the design, manufacture and assembly of flexible couplings for the repair of sewer and drainage pipes.
In 1991 Flexseal increased capacity with the acquisition of a 1022m2 factory to meet the increasing demand for flexible couplings, which was then followed by further expansion into a 1858m2 factory.
The company generated considerable growth during the late 1990's across domestic and international markets. In 1998 a new state of the art purpose built production facility (2787m2) was commissioned in Wombwell (Barnsley) in order to meet the business' continued development and marked the 10th year anniversary of the business. Over the ten year period the number of employees increased from two to over sixty.
In 2002 Flexseal were acquired by the Fernco group of companies (USA) thereby creating a global group that supply the most extensive range of flexible couplings throughout the world.
Fernco was originally established in Ferndale (Michigan, USA) in 1964 and soon developed an enviable reputation of producing couplings. Phenomenal growth during the 1970's led to the business purchasing a 9290m2 building in Davison (Michigan) and the introduction of the first injection moulding machine in 1978.
The 1980's and 90's saw continued growth with investments made in further injection moulding capabilities, process improvements and distribution and manufacturing facilities. Innovations such as flexible elbows and tees made the Flexseal name synonymous with the highest quality of product and service in the industry.
For the future, Flexseal remains focused on product innovation, forging strategic partnerships expanding into new international territories. Keep in touch with progress on the Flexseal News Page
