Flexlink
FlexLink, also FlexLink AB, is a manufacturer of flexible, modular conveyors and industrial automation equipment. Headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden, FlexLink has manufacturing, production and engineering facilities in Allentown (USA), Plewiska (Poland) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). There are operating units in 27 countries and a global network of Strategic Partners. Altogether FlexLink is present in over 60 countries. Since 2003, FlexLink has been ranked in the world's top 20 largest materials handling system suppliers.[1]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | industry automation |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | Göteborg, Sweden |
Key people | Alexander Schmitz, CEO |
| Products | conveyors pallet systems assembly systems automation cells PCB handling stainless systems tissue handling |
Number of employees | 1,167 |
History
The company was founded 1980 in Gothenburg as a spin-off from the bearing manufacturer SKF.
In 1997, FlexLink was acquired by EQT Partners.
In 2005, FlexLink was acquired by ABN AMRO Capital from EQT.[2][3]
In 2006, FlexLink acquired TOPS Conveyor Systems.[4]
In 2008, FlexLink acquired Techne.[5]
In 2011, FlexLink was acquired by COESIA.[6]
Products, industries
FlexLink sells products and services
- Aluminum chain conveyor systems
- Stainless steel conveyor systems
- Pallet and puck conveyors and handling solutions
- Line balancing equipment
- Line control and line efficiency tools
- Robotic systems
- Line integration and after sales services
These products are used to automate material handling processes such as filling, machining, assembly and packaging. Typical industries that use these types of conveyors and automation equipment are automotive, electronics, medical/health care, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
The conveyor system is adapted to fit a specific industry's requirements.
Automotive
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)
Food and dairy
Tissue handling
References
- See Modern Material Handling articles:
- "Top 20 system suppliers - 2008" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, 1 April 2009
- "Top 20 system suppliers - 2007" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, 1 April 2008
- "Top 20 system suppliers - 2006" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, 1 March 2007
- "Top 20 system suppliers - 2005" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, 1 April 2006
- "Top 20 system suppliers - 2004" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, 1 April 2005
- "Top 20 system suppliers - 2003" Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, 1 April 2004
- AltAssets - Almeida Capital's Research Division Archived 2008-03-07 at the Wayback Machine, 28 April 2005
- PrimeNewswire, 15 April 2005
- Packaging International, 17 May 2006
- Pharmaceutical-Manufacturing News, 21 May 2008
- Canadian Manufacturing, 29 Nov 2011