Ron Berry, the founder of Wilks (Rubber Plastics) Ltd. sadly passed away on 15th January 2023. Ron, together with his wife Marie, started Wilks in 1973 from a humble shed in their back garden in Witham, Essex buying and selling fendering extrusions. After relocating to Tollesbury in Essex a couple of years later, Wilks began […]
Ron Berry ObituaryMeet Chris Harvey, our Chief Operating Officer here at Wilks. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? After completing an electrical apprenticeship straight from school, I joined a local extrusion company extruding uPVC windows and doors. I worked my way from an Operator to a Tool Setter in […]
Meet the Team: Chris Harvey, Chief Operating OfficerWilks raises money for Save the Children by taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2022. On Thursday, 8th December, the Wilks team pulled on their winter woollies as they took part. Christmas Jumper Day is Save the Children’s annual event raising money for children in the UK and across the world.  Scenic ski scenes, […]
Christmas Jumper Day 2022A warm Wilks welcome to Kirsty Cowley, Sales Administrator. Kirsty joins the Wilks sales office alongside George, Debbie, Charlotte and Holly, looking after both Wilks and Flexiteek customers. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? I started my office career as a Claims Adjuster in the oil and […]
Meet the Team: Kirsty Cowley, Sales AdministratorHere at Wilks, we are proud to be celebrating a collective 85 years of service from two valued members of the team – Debbie Hutton and Derek Shakespeare. 2022 marks Debbie’s 40th year with us and Derek’s 45th. Both Debbie and Derek started under the Government Youth Opportunity Programme before taking permanent positions. Senior Sales […]
85 Years at Wilks – Long Service AwardsBaking cakes for charity has become a bit of a thing in recent years. The Macmillan Cancer Care Great Coffee Morning has grown to become something everyone can take part in since it started in 1990. And it’s a popular concept as charity giving goes, after all who wouldn’t love eating cake! Here at Wilks, […]
Wilks Bake Off Competition Winners for Macmillan Cancer CareThe Wilks team would like to extend a warm welcome to new starter, the Sales Office Manager, Georgina Marshall. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? I have a background in office and customer service-based roles, all loosely linked to maritime in one way or another. My career […]
Meet the Team: Georgina Marshall, Sales Office ManagerIn 2005 Sunseeker celebrated their heritage with the restoration of a Sunseeker Sovereign Hostess 17. A craft which they first built in 1970. For the restoration, Wilks were approached to assist by supplying the required aluminium fendering. In order to provide a classic look to their elegant sports boat. However, it wasn’t until 2008 that […]
Sunseeker Restoration ProjectIn 2020, Flexiteek produced 73,589m² of decking. (Equivalent to the size of 12 Football Pitches)
World Land Trust – Corporate SponsorshipHigh-performance decking manufacturer launches refreshed brand identity, new global website and webshop.
Flexiteek International Launches Refreshed Brand Identity, New Website and WebshopFlexiteek continues to build upon environmental commitments and work towards best practise within the industry.
Flexiteek Fund Planting for Over 2000 TreesVariety is the spice of life for our long-serving Senior Sales Administrator, Debbie Hutton. Read on to find out more. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? Working for Wilks has been my one and only job. I started working here in October 1982 after leaving school in […]
Meet the Team: Debbie Hutton, Senior Sales Administrator