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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | industry automation |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | Göteborg, Sweden |
Key people | Mattias Perjos, CEO [1] |
| Products | conveyors pallet systems assembly systems automation cells massflow systems PCB handling stainless systems tissue handling |
Number of employees | 550 |
| Website | www.FlexLink.com |
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, PA USA, Poznan, Poland and Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. There are sales offices in 28 countries and partners in 32 additional nations. Since 2003, FlexLink has been ranked in the world's top 20 largest materials handling system suppliers. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
History
The company was founded 1980 in Gothenburg as a spin-off from (roller ball bearing) maker SKF (Svenska Kullagerfabriken AB).
In 1997, FlexLink was acquired by EQT Partners.
In 2005, FlexLink was acquired by ABN AMRO Capital from EQT. [7] [8]
In 2006, FlexLink acquired FlexLink acquires TOPS Conveyor Systems. [9]
In 2008, FlexLink acquired Techne. [10]
Products, Industries
The FlexLink conveyor is based on an aluminium conveyor beam with low friction slide rails guiding a flexible plastic chain. Products to be conveyed travel directly on the conveyor, or on pallets/carriers. Products that are handled have a weight from a few grams up to 20 kg, in a variety of shapes.
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.
References
- ^ "Mattias Perjos appointed CEO of FlexLink AB", GlobalSpec, 14 February 2004
- ^ "Top 20 system suppliers - 2007", Modern Material Handling, 1 April 2008
- ^ "Top 20 system suppliers - 2006", Modern Material Handling, 1 March 2007
- ^ "Top 20 system suppliers - 2005", Modern Material Handling, 1 April 2006
- ^ "Top 20 system suppliers - 2004", Modern Material Handling, 1 April 2005
- ^ "Top 20 system suppliers - 2003", Modern Material Handling, 1 April 2004
- ^ AltAssets - Almeida Capital's Research Division, 28 April 2005
- ^ PrimeNewswire, 15 April 2005
- ^ Packaging International, 17 May 2006
- ^ Pharmaceutical-Manufacturing News, 21 May 2008