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If you are looking for a friendly and helpful industrial rubber products supplier, with excellent product knowledge and customer service, look no further.

We have a real passion for helping our customers to find the best solutions and are already doing this for over 2,000 valued customers around the world, having built up an excellent reputation for quality and service.

J-Flex supply a vast range of quality items including rubber sheet and an array of fabrications made from premium grade elastomers including silicone and Viton™ – many of which are available for next-day delivery.  We actively supply into a wide range of markets and sectors, including Energy & Utilities, Food & Drink, Manufacturing & Engineering, Rail, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, and Marine.

With operating experience gained since 1984, J-Flex are now a preferred supplier of industrial rubber products – providing engineered rubber components and specialist rubber sheetings you can trust – whether you are looking for silicone sheets, rubber mouldings, gaskets, sleeves, extrusions, bellows, fabrications, rubber sealants or adhesives – including Viton™ sheets and sealants.

We are a proud, second-generation family business committed to delivering our shared vision through our core values – values that epitomise why we come to work, and what it means to be a part of the wider J-Flex family. 

We are accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and Cyber Essentials, and are members of the official Chemours Viton™ Licensee Programme.

Where appropriate we also ensure our products are tested and approved by the relevant authorities, and will provide relevant certifications on request. For Accreditations, Approvals, Certifications and Compliance information, click here

Contact us today and let’s begin a long-lasting relationship.

Our Vision

J-Flex will be the preferred supply partner for rubber based products within technology-driven markets. World renowned for industry leading quality, service and innovation – delivered with pride by our expert team.

Check out our history and values below:

J-Flex History Timeline

1984 – Launch
J-Flex was launched by John and Jill Kirk, from their home in Newcastle Street, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire.
1986 – First Office Move
We moved from our home-based office to the Old Library in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire.
1989 – Incorporation
The company was incorporated as Clockpress Limited at Companies House - trading under the name J-Flex Rubber Products.
1990 – Move to larger site
The move to a larger site on Eldon Street in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire - to cope with growth and future plans.
1994 – BSI approval
We received our first BSI ISO 9001 approval in 1994.
1996 – Viton™ Licensee Certification
This is the year in which we gained Official Certification from DuPont as a Genuine Viton™ Licensee.
1998 – Move to purpose built
Re-location to a purpose built facility at Unit 1, London Road Business Park, Retford, Nottinghamshire.
2003 – Hosting the GCA
J-Flex hosted ‘Gasket 2003’ - the Gasket Cutters Association annual conference - at Rufford Park.
2004 – Australian Partnership
A distribution partnership was established with Reglin Rubber in Australia.
2008 – Logo Trademark Registration
Trademark registration was applied to the J-Flex logo, which has since gone on to become a globally recognised brand within the rubber industry.
2010 – J-Flex India launches
The start of J-Flex India, with a dedicated office and General Manager in Mumbai.
2010 – Vac-Sil® Registered
The trademark for Vac-Sil® was registered. Articles made of silicone rubber for use in vacuum lamination; silicone rubber blankets and membranes used to laminate layups in solar panels, woodworking and general composites productions.
2012 – Expansion to Unit 2
Having outgrown Unit 1 and needing to cope with expansion, we acquired the neighbouring Unit 2, providing additional product preparation areas, storage and office space.
2014 – Fluor-a-Com® registered
Registration of Trademark for Fluor-a-Com®.  Rubber; Unprocessed and semi-process materials included in the class, not specified for use; Elastomers; Fluorelastomer; Fluorine Rubber produced in sheet or extruded profile form.
2015 – Vac-Sil® Lamin8 launched
We launched Vac-Sil® Lamin8 – a hybrid vacuum lamination membrane. Offering unrivalled performance and helping users reduce total cost of ownership of a laminator, Lamin8 then became the market leading membrane.
2018 – New Structure Introduced
John Kirk assumes the role of Chairman, with a new Senior Leadership Team appointed and lead by Managing Director, Sam Kirk.
2018 – Family Business Awards
J-Flex were named as Highly Commended and one of the Top 3 for Family Business of the Year, in the Family Business Awards.
2019 – International Trade Finalist
J-Flex were selected as a finalist for the ‘International Trade’ award in the inaugural Business Desk Masters, East Midlands.
2019 – Company of the Year
On the 15th March at the North Notts Business Awards, we were delighted to be crowned ‘Company of the Year’ - the top and most coveted award.
2019 – J-Flex celebrates 35 Years!
As of 1st April 2019, J-Flex began their celebrations of 35yrs in business.
2020-21 – The ‘Covid’ years
As a supplier to key industries, we remained open for business throughout the pandemic, thanks to our amazing J-Flex team.
Management Buyout & New Parent Company
MD Sam Kirk and FD Chris Barnes led a management buyout of Clockpress Ltd trading as J-Flex, which now sits under a new parent company: Clockpress Holdings.
2022 – Acquistion of Composites Evolution
Clockpress Holdings acquires majority share capital in Composites Evolution - a manufacturer of prepreg and innovative materials for the composites industry

The J-Flex way

Corporate social responsibility is something we are incredibly passionate about.

As a company, we are committed to our people, our customers, strategic partners, and our community.

Ethical

Simply put, doing what is right in EVERYTHING we do!

Local Charity

We support local charities and groups, including Bassetlaw Hospice, Retford Lions, Muddy Fork mental health initiative & various local Sports Clubs.

Quality

We are committed to supplying first class products, backed up by exceptional customer service and technical support.

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People

Attracting, developing and retaining the most respected people in our sector and ensuring their wellbeing.

Local Business

We use some of Retford’s best businesses, including electricians, plumbers, printers, caterers, van and bus hire!

Environment

We’re conscious of our ‘footprint’ on the environment and are constantly reviewing ways in which we can improve.

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Our Values

Efficient & Professional

In EVERYTHING we do, to achieve the high standards expected.

Committed

To staff development.

To providing truly world class customer service.

To the promises we make.

Open & Honest

With colleagues.

With our customers when things don’t quite go to plan.

With our suppliers when feedback – good or bad –
is required.

Respect

Each other – in every way; professionally, personally, physically and emotionally.

Our customers – who put their trust in us and place their valued business with us.

Our suppliers  – many of whom supply knowledge, skills and experience in addition to the products
and services we purchase.

Recognition & Reward

Whether it’s a “thank you” for a job well done or a glowing testimonial from a happy customer, we want to share the success and feel proud of what we have achieved together.

We should all recognise when something has been done well and give praise to each other, remembering that we are rewarded as a team.

Efficient & Professional

In EVERYTHING we do, to achieve the high standards expected.

Committed

To staff development.

To providing truly world class customer service.

To the promises we make.

Open & Honest

With colleagues.

With our customers when things don’t quite go to plan.

With our suppliers when feedback – good or bad –
is required.

Respect

Each other in every way; professionally, personally, physically and emotionally.

Our customers who put their trust in us and place their valued business with us.

Our suppliers, many of whom supply knowledge, skills and experience in addition to the products
and services we purchase.

Recognition & Reward

Whether it’s a “thank you” for a job well done or a glowing testimonial from a happy customer, we want to share the success and feel proud of what we have achieved together.

We should all recognise when something has been done well and give praise to each other, remembering that we are rewarded as a team.

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