The world's leading manufacturer of PTFE lined flexible hoses, Aflex Hose Ltd, has recently opened a ground-breaking new laboratory offering facilities for in-house testing of all our hose products and further research and development capabilities. Aflex Hose are proud to announce the latest investment at our primary manufacturing site in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, UK, following a large scale expansion project to equip Aflex with a state of the art in-house machine shop that guarantees greater continuity of supply, taking total control of our supply chain.

Despite recent times of economic hardships that have threatened all commercial aspects of global industry, commitment to our philosophies surrounding growth and development has once again been highlighted by the latest expansion, reinforcing an attitude that has resulted in our company reaching new heights over the past few years. Aflex's patented, world leading, product range of PTFE flexible hoses have become the most sought after products of their kind, and investments such as the new laboratory are contributing factors to ensure our products will always meet and exceed the standards of your industry.

A main incentive for establishing our own laboratory was to ensure that Aflex can always guarantee our products will meet and exceed industry standards and recommendations, such as FDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards, BPSA Extractables and Leachables, ISO 9001:2008, and USP Class VI; standards which have become synonymous with the Aflex Hose brand, renowned globally for the unquestionable high standard of products and services offered.

Further influence for the latest expansion grew from consistently high demand for the most advanced PTFE hoses, combined with the satisfaction we take at Aflex in knowing we are offering the most comprehensive hose on the market. Operated by expert hose technicians, with product knowledge that is second to none, the new laboratory houses our entire on site testing equipment, including the rolling-u-test which has seen competitor hoses outperformed by Bioflex and Corroflon in all aspects including strength, design, and reliability. The laboratory also incorporates pressure testing tanks, autoclaves, fireproof testing, and tensile strength tests, amongst others.

Our flagship products Bioflex and Corroflon are the most highly regarded and technically competent PTFE flexible hoses available and have attracted the world's largest blue chip companies in the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food and Process industries for many years. Attracting such high profile customers is largely credited to the product's worldwide reputation that is second to none due to the unrivalled technical design and capabilities of the products. For product brochures and technical information, or to view the full Aflex product range please call +44 (0)1422 317238 where one of our experienced sales technicians will be happy to help.

Aflex Hose Ltd has always been committed to improvements in our product ranges, customer service and quality systems. The recent expansion to our facility is part of our continual program to meet and exceed the expectations of our worldwide customers.