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 […]
Wilks Frequently Asked QuestionsThe 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 […]
How to Choose the Right Wilks Fendering for YouFendering 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 […]
Fendering Colours: Protect Your Boat, Express Your StyleAfter more than fifty years as Wilks (Rubber Plastics) Mfgs Co. Ltd. the company has changed its name to Flexiteek International Ltd. In 2019 Wilks joined the Flexiteek Group and has continued since then to be known by its original name. Wilks will continue as a market leading fendering brand and will continue to be […]
Company Name Change at WilksWilks is back at METSTRADE 2023 along with Flexiteek International. In addition to the latest Wilks fendering range, Click, the Flexiteek stand will also feature the market-leading synthetic teak decking, Flexiteek 2G. The Flexiteek International team have decades of expertise and will be ready to answer any questions that visitors may have regarding Flexiteek 2G […]
Wilks to attend METSTRADE 2023Meet Andy, a machine setter for the production of Flexiteek and Wilks products. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the team? Before joining the team, I worked for 17 years as an extrusion technician for a market leader in PVC-VE and UPVC building products. How long have you worked here? […]
Meet the Team: Andy Goodwin, Machine SetterWhether you’re storing your boat in a berth or ashore for the winter, Flexiteek and Wilks can help. There are several ways that you can help protect your boat from the elements and cold weather. Storage and Covers The first step in preparing your boat is determining where it will be stored. This could be […]
How to Prepare Your Boat for WinterOver the last 5 years, it has become a tradition for the team behind Wilks to host a charity bake sale. Complete with a hint of competition. Members of the team from each department donned their aprons to help raise money for the Macmillan Coffee Morning. This year, we had a mouth-watering, jaw-dropping range of […]
Cakes for a CauseMeet Emily, the newest addition to the marketing department for Flexiteek and Wilks products. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? Prior to joining the Wilks team, my background was in marketing and design. Before this role, I worked in the motoring and construction industry, where I focused […]
Meet The Team: Emily Norman, Marketing ExecutiveWhen creating products and keeping ahead of development and innovation, we are lucky enough to have our own on-site tool room. This hub of innovation is based in our UK production facility. Undoubtedly meticulous design and precision engineering are at the heart of all our products. We take it very seriously to ensure we provide […]
Tool Room – The Heart Of Successful InnovationMeet James King, a warranty and claims manager for Flexiteek and Wilks products. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? I am a fully qualified motor mechanic. However due to back problems, I came out of the workshop and joined customer facing roles for various car companies. Whilst […]
Meet The Team: James King, Warranty and Claims ManagerWith Wilks in its 50th year, it is time to look back at the core values that make Wilks products market-leading in marine fendering innovation. The vision driving Wilks from day one have been based on the key values of family, innovation, loyalty and success. This can be seen in the specialist local team, with […]
The Vision, Values and the Team