# Flexco

> Flexco is a privately held, Downers Grove-based manufacturer of conveyor-belt productivity equipment and digital monitoring systems. Founded in 1907 as Flexible Steel Lacing Company, it sells mechanical fasteners, splicing tools, cleaners, trackers, transfer-point equipment, safety tools, training, field support, and real-time belt intelligence through a global distributor network serving heavy industry, food processing, logistics, airports, agriculture, and manufacturing.

- **Founded:** 1907
- **Headquarters:** Downers Grove, United States
- **Founders:** George E. Purple (Co-founder and first president), Albert B. Beach (Co-founder), Philip S. Rinaldo (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** More than 800 employees globally according to Flexco’s company page; the supplied company dataset lists 770 employees.
- **Products:** Mechanical belt fastening systems, Belt cleaning systems, Novitool endless splicing systems, Belt tracking and protection, Belt maintenance and safety tools
- **Notable:** Built a business operating through 12 subsidiary locations and serving customers in more than 150 countries., Holds 185 patents, according to the company’s current quick facts., Established a network of more than 1,800 distributor partners worldwide.

## Products & services

- **Mechanical belt fastening systems** — Heavy- and light-duty fasteners and application tools under Flexco, Alligator, Clipper, Anker, and related brands.
- **Belt cleaning systems** — Primary, secondary, motorized, mine-duty, and food-grade cleaners designed to reduce carryback and cleanup.
- **Novitool endless splicing systems** — Finger punches, ply separators, and heated splice presses for seamless thermoplastic and homogeneous belts.
- **Belt tracking and protection** — Trainers, positioners, transfer plates, belt edge protection, pulley lagging, impact beds, and skirting systems.
- **Belt maintenance and safety tools** — Engineered lifters, clamps, cutters, skivers, and repair tools that make maintenance safer and repeatable.
- **Flexco Elevate** — Remote monitoring for belt cleaners and belt-rip prevention, with real-time alerts and performance analysis.
- **FlexFirst service network** — Certified distributor partners providing installation, proactive maintenance, rapid support, and training backed by Flexco methods and parts.
- **Training and assessments** — Online, classroom, and on-site education, application guidance, conveyor assessments, calculators, and technical consultation.

## Achievements

- Built a business operating through 12 subsidiary locations and serving customers in more than 150 countries.
- Holds 185 patents, according to the company’s current quick facts.
- Established a network of more than 1,800 distributor partners worldwide.
- The Bolt Solid Plate No. 3 descends from a 1919 fastener engineered for a two-inch-thick mining belt and remains in the catalog.
- Named one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for 2025.
- Flexco Elevate stopped a damaging conveyor event at Cemex Dove Holes within 12 meters in April 2025, according to a 2026 case study.
- Expanded from mechanical fastening into cleaning, tracking, transfer-point control, safety tools, endless splicing, services, and digital monitoring.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Introduced the Roller Conveyor Scraper Tool (RCST).
- **2026-05** — Published third-party engineering validation that its segmented transfer plates can serve as compliant nip-point guards.
- **2026-04** — Introduced the Radial Belt Edge Protector for conveyor power turns.
- **2026-03** — Introduced Enclosed Skirting 2.0 for faster load-zone sealing installation and external maintenance.
- **2026-02** — Reported that Flexco Elevate prevented a major belt failure at Cemex Dove Holes and was expanded to more conveyors at the quarry.
- **2026-01** — Realigned senior leadership: Keith Blersch became EVP and Chief Innovation Officer, while Chip Winiarski became EVP and Chief Commercial Officer.
- **2025-11** — Acquired Germany’s SHG Conveyor Control GmbH and added the AI-powered Rip Prevent+ platform to its digital portfolio.
- **2025-06** — Introduced the Novitool Aero splice press with IntelliSplice technology.

## Links

- Website: https://www.flexco.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexcoinfo
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/flexco
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlexcoTube
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexcoglobal/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flexco/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flexcoglobal

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Last updated: 2026-08-12