The Flexiteek International Ltd. team in the UK continued its annual tradition by participating in this year’s bake sale for the Macmillan Coffee Morning. This year, the event featured a competitive twist, as cakes were judged to determine the best one. Additionally, a raffle offered participants a chance to win the winning cake. Macmillan Cancer […]
Flexiteek International Ltd has proudly received ISO: 14001 certification for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights our commitment to continually advancing our environmental management system, as the ISO: 14001 standard requires annual re-accreditation to ensure ongoing improvement. Across our Tollesbury production facility, the teams have been working hard to implement our policies and processes. […]
Chris Berry, the Deputy CEO of Flexiteek International has recently announced his retirement. This news follows over four decades of dedication and an exceptional contribution to the marine industry. The announcement comes five years after Flexiteek acquired Wilks (Rubber Plastics) MFGS Co. Ltd based in Tollesbury, where Chris had been joint Managing Director with his […]
The limited edition De Antonio D37 Alinghi Red Bull Racing boat was recently launched on the water, consequently capturing attention worldwide. Unveiled at boot 2024, the boat was developed as a tribute to the sailing racing team to the Alinghi sailing team, who recently clinched victory in the America’s Cup. With only 37 units being […]
Once again, the team behind the Wilks fendering products, enjoyed another summer celebration on May 31st. This much anticipated event is the equivalent to a Christmas celebration, with the same high spirits, while hopefully enjoying better weather. Unfortunately, the English weather did not allow the team this pleasure, but a good time was had regardless. […]
Our traditional fendering range offers the best of both worlds: the timeless charm of a classic wooden appearance combined with the practical benefits of Wilks PVC fendering. Benefits of the Wilks Traditional Range In the realm of boat aesthetics, sometimes nothing beats the appearance of wood. However, the drawbacks of their high maintenance requirements can […]
The prestigious sailing racing team, Alinghi, recently won the America’s Cup representing the Swiss club Société Nautique de Genéve. Since then, De Antonio Yachts unveiled at boot 2024 their latest addition to the fleet of the D37 Alinghi Redbull racing as a tribute to the team. This exquisite vessel, was showcased at the boot 2024 […]
Wilks is back at boot Düsseldorf 2024! Boot Düsseldorf is the largest international water sports show in the world, and takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany. This spectacular event gives you ample time to explore its vast offering of 16 exhibition halls and 1,500 exhibitors from a wide range of suppliers worldwide. Running for nine days […]
This year, the team at Wilks fendering and Flexiteek International Ltd participated in the annual Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children. The team here got creative to show their enthusiasm for raising money for this amazing cause with some brilliant Christmas jumpers and appropriate footwear! what is christmas jumper day all about? This special […]
In this blog, we aim to provide you with answers to the most frequently asked questions about Wilks innovative fendering. Ensuring that you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your boat. How do I know what size fender I need? The size and type of fendering required is often determined […]
The range of Wilks fendering is extensive, but the process of selecting the right profile shouldn’t be. If you are looking for fendering to match your existing profile then the Wilks brochure includes real size and shape drawings to physically place and identify the profile you need. Once identified simply find your profile in the […]
Fendering is often only deemed as a functional and practical element of a boat, so colours and styles can be overlooked when choosing the right profile. Luckily, Wilks fendering is available in a variety of materials, styles, colours and sizes, in fact, over over a hundred different profiles, all carefully designed to ensure that when […]