Founded in 1987, Silflex LTD has grown from the base provided by the original company, Vale Polymers, which from its inception has built an enviable reputation from its wholehearted service to customers both large and small. In January 1991, Vale Polymers joined the Birmingham based Currie & Warner Group, who are a major force in the manufacture of brass turned parts, flexible steel tubing and gas appliance connector hose. With the combination of Vale's technical expertise and experience together with the financial and management resources available within the group. Silflex LTD has been able to undertake a programme of investment in new facilities and techniques, enabling it to keep in the forefront of development to meet the increasingly rigorous demands of the silicone hose market. In April 2001 the company re-located to a new, multi million pound, purpose built factory, a true monument of the company's progression over the last fifteen years. This new plant has enabled the company to rapidly grow in, terms of manpower, and holds huge potential for future development, enabling us to cope with the companies continuous expansion. In addition to the increased man power and capacity the new facilities allow enhanced testing facilities. The new plant houses a purpose built laboratory to house out test equipment. Almost all of the equipment is purpose built to Silflex's exacting standards. The testing allows us to simulate operation whilst recording and monitoring the hoses dynamic performance. This test data allows evolution of the hose materials and design to ensure excellent operation. The quality management system in force is evidence of the increasing awareness of the company to conform to the latest standards and demands that industry makes upon it. As Silflex LTD moves further into the 21st Century, further technology and investment will ensure the company's status as a market leader in the manufacture of silicone hoses.