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ABOUT US
FlexForm Technologies began operations in 1999. It manufactures non-woven natural fiber composite mats and panel products that are strong, lightweight, moldable, and completely recyclable. These revolutionary composite materials serve the needs of many industries including automotive, office interiors, aircraft, recreational vehicles, truck, commercial vehicles, absorbency, modular housing and packaging.
FlexForm Technologies is a total solutions provider, with extensive engineering capabilities in natural fiber composite formulation, composites design, and new product development. Backed up by complete ASTM testing and quality control equipment, our experienced technical staff can evaluate your manufacturing objectives.
FlexForm laboratories have both large and small presses, contact and forced hot air ovens that are made available to customers for development and rapid parts prototyping. The team can also assist customers with equipment specifications, plant design, and installation of 3D press lines.
FlexForm's economic and application benefits will make it the material of choice for many products.
Historical Facts
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Historical facts:
1999
- Construction began on the existing facility in Elkhart , Ind.
- Commercial sales began supplying FlexForm NFC mat material for use as the substrate on the Mercury Cougar door insert.
- Use of FlexForm NFCs expanded to several interior trim components on the Navistar truck cab including door panels, pillars, side and back walls and the headliner.
2000
- Saturn Corp. adopts FlexForm NFCs as the substrate material for the LS.
- General Motors Corp. accepts use of FlexForm NFCs as the substrate material in the Cadillac Deville and GMT 600 full size cargo van pillar assemblies.
- Headliners for the Volvo and Mack heavy trucks are produced with FlexForm NFCs.
- DaimlerChrysler's Stratus uses NFCs for the door insert while the Sebring Convertible has the first full-sized door panel produced with FlexForm NFCs.
2001
- Ford Motor Co. began using FlexForm NFCs as structural inserts on the Expedition door panels.
2002
- DaimlerChrysler launches redesign of the Viper using FlexForm NFCs for the door panels and center console.
2003
- FlexForm breaks into a new market supplying NFCs as substrate material for interior trim in commercial farm equipment.
2004
- FlexForm breaks into another new market supplying NFCs as substrate material for the interior trim on personal aircrafts.
- The redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee uses FlexForm NFCs for the door armrests and uppers on the front and rear doors.
- The new Ford Freestyle SEL is launched with a molded seat back that is produced with FlexForm NFCs.
- FlexForm breaks into new market supplying NFCs that will be used as reusable absorbency mats.
- FlexForm begins ramping up production to support manufacture of the front and rear door panels used in the new Mercedes M-Class and R-Class sports touring vehicle.
2005
- FlexForm adds internal consolidation capability to produce HD product for infra red heating systems.
- FlexForm introduces FlexForm FR to the office furniture industry as an environmentally friendly alternative to glass fiber used in panel systems. FlexForm FR meets the “Class A” rating of the ASTM E84 flame and smoke standard.
2006
- FlexForm begins shipping for use as the substrate for the GM Monte Carlo package tray.
- FlexForm is used in a production application as an acoustical door liner for heavy equipment.
- FlexForm confirmed as the NFC supplier for the new model Honda Pilot load floor .
Join our team
FlexForm is always looking for talented people to join the team. Please send resumes to:
FlexForm Technologies
4955 Beck Drive
Elkhart, IN 46516-9092
Attn: Human Resources
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