At Goodflex Rubber Co. we believe that if you are not moving forward then you are actually going backwards.
Consistent and steady growth underpinned by a brilliant team and a strong financial foundation
2002
Goodflex is Born
The Goodflex Rubber Co is founded by Owner and Managing Director Mark Dufty in 2002.
2002
The First Meeting
The first ever Goodflex Rubber Co. meeting was held on deck chairs in the existing visitor car park.
2003
Longest Curing Oven
In 2003, Goodflex invested in one of the longest curing ovens in the UK, coming in at nine metres.
2005
Larger Offices Built
Increased demand required more space for growth in staff numbers
2006
£1m Turnover Achieved
Within four years the business had successfully grown to its first £1m in turnover
2006
Supplying Large OEMs
Aiming high, the business became a supplier to the VW Group
2007
Entering the Roller Business
In 2007, the opportunity arose to acquire a web contact cleaning business from Artel Rubber Co.
2008
More Capacity Needed
In 2008, 50% more capacity was created to meet increasing customer demand.
2009
Another Acquisition
In 2009, it was decided to bring Highbury Hose into the Goodflex Rubber Co. family
2009
A Sterling Project
Goodflex was delighted to work on the Mercedes Benz 'Sterling Moss' SLR project which stood for 'Sport Leicht Rennsport'
2010
A Major Showcase
Partnering with The Rail Alliance, Goodflex Rubber Co exhibited at the Innotrans exhibition in Germany.
2010
A Supplier of Pedigree
2010 saw Goodflex supply Aston Martin for their 'One-77' flagship, two-seater sports car.
2010
For Queen and Country
Goodflex was delighted to work on a land vehicle project with military applications
2012
Nothing But Quality
In 2012, Goodflex Rubber Co. achieved accreditation for the ISO9001:2008 quality management system
2012
Reaching Automotive Standards
In 2012, Goodflex became part of the International Material Data System jointly developed between Audi, BMW, Daimler, EDS
2013
Entering New Markets
Key new contracts in the supply of washer pump systems
2013
Getting Wind of Opportunities
Industry diversification saw Goodflex working with a significant OEM in the Renewable Energy industry
2014
A Solid CAD Solution
In 2014, Goodflex Rubber Co. invested in a dedicated SolidWorks CAD desk to support design engineering teams
2014
Plugging in to Hybrid Technology
An early partner in electrification projects, Goodflex worked with McLaren on the P1 limited-production plug-in hybrid sports car
2015
A Brand New Look
In 2015, Goodflex Rubber Co. launched a fresh, dynamic and progressive new brand
2015
Putting the Customer First
To significantly enhance customer experience and project management capabilities Goodflex implemented a proprietary CRM system
2016
The Sky is the Limit
In 2016, Goodflex doubled the size of the manufacturing facility, investing in significant raw materials processing and further improvements in efficiency
2017
Another Quality Step
After an extensive audit process Goodflex Rubber Co. became one of the first UK hose manufacturer to achieve latest standard ISO 9001:2015
2019
Pushing Investment in Technology
In 2019, Goodflex invested in strategically important equipment to significantly enhance our product and service offerings
2020
Entry into 3D Printing Technology
Goodflex has recently invested in three 3D printing machines with a wide range of capabilities
2021
Bigger Plans
Goodflex move to a new space. Giving them 3x the amount of room to grow. You can find Goodflex at 37, Tything Road East Kinwarton Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6ES
2022
Increase the Pressure
With the investment of an Autoclave Goodflex has increased and expanded their production capabilities
2023
Rapid Tooling
With new product applications for R&D, Goodflex now have the ability to print their own tooling to increases overall production efficiency
Coming Soon
Planning for New Planning Solutions
Goodflex are in the process of upgrading and replacing their current factory management system to a fully incorporated enterprising resource planning solution