Latest news from Aflex Hose Ltd http://www.aflex-hose.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:11:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.aflex-hose.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.aflex-hose.com Latest news from Aflex Hose Ltd http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/the_company/ Aflex Hose Ltd is known in the industry as the primary innovator and pioneer of PTFE hose technologies. We were established more than 30 years ago and pioneered the concept of PTFE lined flexible hoses for the transfer of process fluids in pharmaceutical and chemical plants. Since then, the company has been committed to a program of continuous development and improvement, resulting in the most technically competent and sophisticated hose range available today. Our head office and main manufacturing facility is located in Halifax, West Yorkshire and is equipped with state of the art technology. Our structure enables us to provide our customers with engineering, design, manufacturing and warehouse services. As an ISO 9001:2008 company, Aflex Hose continuously enhances its in-house procedures to ensure that only precisely crafted hoses leave our facility. Our world leading engineering brings cutting edge flexible hose technologies to critical environments. Whether used to satisfy... News - Latest Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/better_business_thinking/ Aflex Hose Ltd, 'Yorkshire's Best Kept Secret' according to General Manager Tony Sedgewick-Logan, have been manufacturing high quality PTFE hose products for the process industry since 1973. Now, through HSBC's Business Thinking initiative, they are about to step into the limelight. Aflex employ over 200 staff in the West Yorkshire region, with a head office and production facility in Sowerby Bridge, near Halifax and two production units in Brighouse. Aflex Hose are the world's leading manufacturer of PTFE hoses, with an enviable reputation throughout global process industries for product innovation, quality and production standards. Pharmaceutical, chemical and automotive manufactures worldwide recognise the Aflex PTFE hose product range to be the best available on the market today. During this time of international financial upheaval it is a source of pride to many that a privately owned, Yorkshire company is continuing to expand, develop and prosper. It is this very success and commitment to... News - Latest Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:57:52 +0100 http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/dip_pipes_and_fume_extraction/ Aflex Hose range of Dip Pipes, Fume Extraction Rings and PTFE Bungs To compliment Aflex's world renowned range of PTFE lined flexible hoses, we can offer an accomplished range of fixed and detachable dip pipes accompanied with fume extraction rings and PTFE bungs which provide an essential solution to many pharmaceutical and chemical applications for filling or suction draining of process fluids in drums, tanks, and reaction vessels and can prevent external damage to your dip pipe. In an industry where global standards dictate the acceptability of process equipment, the emphasis is growing on the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers to ensure their production lines are completely in line with international guidelines. Aflex Hose manufactures all hose products in accordance with FDA, USP Class VI, and BPSA Extractables and Leachables recommendations, as well as many other international standards. Equipped with these international approvals, Aflex can offer fixed and detachable dip pipes that surpass industry... News - Latest Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:53:44 +0100 http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/aflex_hose_unveils_a_state_of_the_art_conference_and_training_facility/ Aflex Hose Ltd, the world’s leading manufacturer of PTFE lined flexible hoses, is proud to announce the opening of our state of the art conference and training facility located at our manufacturing and sales headquarters in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, United Kingdom. The all new, multi-purpose facility was designed with the intention to further advance an enriched relationship between our customers, suppliers, and employees, offering a personalised communication system and enhanced technical support structure. The contemporary conference suite also offers an exclusive setting where Aflex are proud to accommodate our clients, and utilise the elite features to demonstrate the exceptional customer support and world renowned product capabilities that have become associated with the Aflex brand. Operating a versatile conference and technical training centre gives Aflex the ability to hold video and telephone conferences through the use of a high-tech interactive board, and Polycom conference technology, expanding Aflex’s communication capabilities, which have reached new heights since the introduction of our executive suite. In addition, the recent developments now... News - Latest Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:04:33 +0100 http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/ptfe_encapsulated_end_fittings/ Aflex Hose Ltd are proud to introduce the latest addition to our revolutionary product range, presenting the most cutting edge design in self assembly end fittings. Aflex's PTFE encapsulated end fittings offer an exclusive assembly capability to our distributors, and enable the global chemical, pharmaceutical, food and process industries to quickly, efficiently, and locally source the world's leading PTFE hose products with lined end fittings. In response to popular requests from our self-assembly distributors, Aflex Hose has developed a range of PTFE encapsulated end fittings, enabling distributors to assemble the Aflex hose range with PTFE lined fittings, advancing their expertise and services to surpass the expectations of the international process markets. This enables our ever-growing international customer base to utilise the world's premium process hose technologies, complemented with PTFE lined end fittings, assembled and supplied by your local Aflex Hose distributor. Encapsulated fittings provide a fully PTFE lined fitting with a flared... News - Latest Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:52:00 +0100 http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/laser_tagging_improves_hose_traceability/ Aflex Hose have once again invested in our production technology to bring further advancements to our manufacturing capabilities, with the introduction of a state of the art laser marking machine, benefiting our customers with improved tagging on Aflex hose assemblies. The purchasing of new equipment is in line with the company's expansion and investment policy, and follows substantial investments in our facilities and manufacturing capabilities, to fulfil increased demand for the world's ultimate PTFE hoses, allowing Aflex to service all the market requirements. The new laser marker was introduced in light of stringent market demands, with the importance of easy identification and more efficient hose traceability being emphasised amongst process manufacturers. Comprehensive hose traceability is a crucial requirement in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Chemical world where total clarity of process technology is fundamental to maintain full validation processes. Labelled serial numbers are essential to allow our customers to trace the full... News - Latest Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:49:19 +0100 http://www.aflex-hose.com/news/latest/new_laboratory_at_aflex_hose_ltd/ 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... News - Latest Fri, 27 May 2011 14:03:05 +0100