Flexovit is part of Saint-Gobain, a multinational with more than 170,000
employees around the world and plants and offices in 46 countries. Saint-Gobain
is, amongst others, leader in abrasives.
History Flexovit started out as a brand in Enschede, The Netherlands in 1958 the founded company Slijptechniek used Flexovit as a strong international brandname. During the next year, the founder Wim Ebbink traded Flexovit grinding discs, he invented the name and had the discs made in Germany. In 1959 he started his own production in Enschede of Flexovit and Speedoflex discs. From here on Flexovit grew as a brand, in and around Holland the discs were sold. Through the years Flexovit has developed towards a worldwide brand, with the image of excellence.
From 1958 on..
1958 official
start Slijptechniek C.V.
1959 first
Flexovit and Speedoflex wheelproduction. First international sales to the UK.
1960 first
delivery of Home made wheels to Germany.
1961 official
start of Slijptechniek in Eibergen.
1984 name change
from Slijptechniek B.V. into Flexovit
1989 introduction
to the Amsterdam stock exchange.
1992 Segro Europa
B.V. (Groenendijk) joins Flexovit.
1998 Joining Saint-Gobain
(Abrasives).
Focus on the User The end-user for us is the person to provide with high quality, service
commitment, fast delivery…anything to make sure you can optimally perform in an
effective job!
The Benefits of an A-brand In the Abrasives division we serve our customers through structured units in 26 countries and we employ approximately 15.000 people. Saint-Gobain Abrasives is the sole international producer to manufacture the three major types of abrasives; bonded abrasives, coated abrasives and diamond products.
The division's advantages are : exceptional technology, a well-known product range, a reputation for quality and innovation and a highly efficient distribution network with official authorized distributors throughout the world.
