Flexpipe

Name

Flexpipe

Legal name

Flexpipe

Website

https://flexpipeinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Modular material handling
• Lean manufacturing equipment
• Industrial pipe and joint systems
• ESD-safe workstations
• Modular carts and racks

Headquarters

HQ city

Farnham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling modular material handling components including pipes (various colors, lengths, thicknesses), joints (tee, corner, 4-way, 3-way, pivot), roller tracks (R40, R85 series), casters (various sizes and types), panels (HDPE, UHMW ESD, aluminum composite), accessories, starter kits, and fasteners. Products are sold unit-priced with tiered pricing for bulk quantities.
2. Professional Services: Revenue from services including custom design (3D plans for workflow optimization), cutting service (precision cutting of pipes and panels to customer specifications), assembly service (custom builds of carts, racks, workstations), and turnkey project solutions handling design, cutting, and assembly.
3. Training Services: Revenue from training programs including Lean Maker Academy (online learning), on-site training, web training, and training at Flexpipe facility. Training covers lean manufacturing, modular system design, assembly, and 5S methodologies.
4. Complementary Products: Sale of 80/20 Inc. framing products and other complementary add-on products from partners including fasteners, framing options, and add-on components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Flexpipe manufactures and sells a modular material handling system built around 28mm PE-coated steel pipes and proprietary steel joints, used to build reconfigurable carts, flow racks, workstations, racks, and boards for lean manufacturing environments. The hardware system is complemented by the Flexpipe Creator SketchUp design extension (with automatic BOM generation), free design and load-calculator tools, and value-added services including custom cutting, assembly, and turnkey project delivery. Products are available in ESD-safe variants and are compatible with competing 28mm modular brands.

Product overview

Flexpipe offers a modular material handling system built around PE-coated steel pipes (28mm diameter) and steel joints. The core offering consists of pipes, joints, roller tracks, casters, and surface panels that customers combine to build custom carts, flow racks, workstations, and storage racks. The system is complemented by Flexpipe Creator (a SketchUp design extension), an online Cut Optimizer, and services including cutting, assembly, and turnkey project delivery. Products are available in ESD-safe variants for electronics manufacturing. The system is compatible with competitor brands Creform, Fastube, Trilogiq, NIS, and C Tek, allowing customers to integrate Flexpipe components with existing installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular Pipe System PE-coated steel pipes in 28mm diameter, available in various lengths (up to 8 ft) and thicknesses (1mm to 2mm), forming the structural backbone of modular carts, racks, workstations, and flow racks. Sold to manufacturers implementing lean material handling.
• Joints and Connectors Steel joint sets including tee, corner, 3-way, and 4-way cross joints that connect 28mm pipes at multiple angles. Available in standard and ESD variants for assembling custom structures. Sold to lean manufacturing facilities.
• Roller Tracks Steel R40-series roller tracks used for material flow in conveyors and flow racks, available in ESD variants and bi-directional (R40-RT48BD) options. Sold to manufacturing and warehousing operations.
• Casters Industrial casters (3" to 8") for mobile cart applications, available with swivel, plate, or stem mounts and with or without brakes, with load capacities from 250 lb to 1200 lb. Sold to manufacturers building mobile carts.
• UHMW Surface Panels Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene surface panels in ESD and non-ESD variants used for work surfaces, decking, and panel applications; available in 1/4" and 1/2" thicknesses. Sold to electronics and aerospace manufacturers.
• Starter Kits Pre-packaged kits containing essential pipes, joints, and components for getting started with the Flexpipe modular system, targeted at new customers adopting lean material handling.
• 80/20 Products Resold 80/20 Inc. framing options, fasteners, hardware, and add-on components compatible with 80/20 aluminum framing systems, offered alongside Flexpipe's core modular system.
• Kaizen Foam Foam inserts for workstations and carts for organizing and protecting parts in 5S and lean manufacturing applications.
• Square Pipes Square profile pipes for applications requiring different structural characteristics than standard round Flexpipe pipes.
• Cutting Service Custom cutting service for Flexpipe pipes, roller rails, guides, and HDPE/UHMW panels with tiered unit pricing based on quantity (5-10 day processing). Sold to manufacturers needing pre-cut components.
• Assembly Service Expert assembly of custom carts, racks, and workstations built from Flexpipe components, sold to enterprise customers who need ready-to-deploy structures.
• Engineering & Design Service 3D design services to optimize workflow and space with custom modular structure designs, sold to manufacturers seeking tailored lean layouts.
• Turnkey Project Service Complete project handling from design through cutting and assembly for plug-and-play modular solutions, sold to enterprise customers needing end-to-end material handling deployment.
• Lean Maker Academy Training Training programs including the Lean Maker Academy (online learning), on-site training, web training, and training at Flexpipe facility covering lean manufacturing, modular system design, assembly, and 5S methodologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Design process speeds up by 50% using Flexpipe Creator SketchUp extension
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Next GenerationminorOthersNext Generation offers surface protection solutions to reduce damage related to parts handling. They also design innovative products for parts producers, material handling system manufacturers, and OEMs. Flexpipe recommends them as a complementary supplier for protection products.
• McMaster-CarrminorOthersIndustrial supplies and hardware distributor with the largest variety of industrial supplies. Flexpipe recommends McMaster for customers seeking specific fasteners and hardware accessories, noting their online purchasing, fast shipping, and 3D step file downloads for design integration.
• Global IndustrialminorOthersDistributor of over 800,000 industrial and material handling products including plastic containers and baskets in various sizes and colors. Flexpipe recommends them for screens, non-slip tape, and plastic bags/pallets.
• RichelieuminorOthersSupplier of 110,000 functional and decorative hardware products including drawer slides, hinges, finishing products, handles, and caps. Flexpipe uses them for workstation components and appreciates their multiple North American warehouses and good service.
• Creative Safety SupplyminorOthersVisual safety specialist helping customers create safer and more efficient workplaces using visual tools such as floor marking tape, signs, labels, 5S & Lean products, and safety products. Flexpipe recommends them for workplace safety visual management.
• Visual Work PlaceminorOthersMichigan-based company specializing in visual management, specifically signs, floor marking, and vinyl products. Known for active webinars, simple website, and mobile sign shop for customer self-sufficiency.
• Triton ProductsminorOthersIndustry leader in 5S board storage systems based in Ohio. Offers innovative storage products including Duraboard, Locboard, and Stainless board. Known for durable polypropylene plastic and magnetic 5S board system.
• OSAAP AmericaminorOthersMassachusetts-based company using unique CAD/CAM process for designing and manufacturing shadow boards and foam insets. Customers can photograph products, upload with free software, and order custom cuts for professional 5S workstations and kitting carts.
• Industrial AndonsminorOthersTexas-based company helping implement and improve visual control systems. Founder Bob Wilson has extensive experience in Toyota and Ford pioneer plants and knows all about Andons and implementation requirements for lean deployment.
• Gemba AcademyminorOthersOnline school for lean manufacturing and Six Sigma with a library of over 700 training videos. Known for user-friendly website, Spanish content, and dynamic videos that inspire people to learn more about lean principles.
• AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence)minorOthersNon-profit organization with 4,000 members providing excellent networking opportunities to exchange lean thinking and improvement methods. Flexpipe appreciates their annualAME event where members can exchange, attend workshops, participate in conferences, and especially visit other lean manufacturing plants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Creform: Creform manufactures the original 28mm pipe-and-joint modular material handling system. Now part of Cady Industries, it is Flexpipe's most direct competitor, offering compatible pipes, joints, roller tracks, and carts for lean manufacturing.
• Trilogiq: Trilogiq manufactures modular tubular material handling systems (including 28mm and 28.6mm variants). Flexpipe lists Trilogiq 28mm as compatible with its own pipes and joints, making it a directly comparable peer.
• 80/20 Inc. 80/20 Inc. is the dominant US T-slot aluminium framing supplier for industrial structures and workstations. Flexpipe resells 80/20 framing products alongside its pipe system, and 80/20 represents the leading alternative material/format for the same applications.
• BOSTONtec: BOSTONtec designs and builds ergonomic workstations, workbenches, and material handling carts targeted at electronics and light-assembly manufacturing — overlapping Flexpipe's modular workstation and ESD-cart use cases.
• Fastube: Fastube produces modular pipe-and-joint systems for material handling. Flexpipe explicitly lists Fastube as a compatible 28mm alternative, indicating a directly comparable product offering.
• C Tek: C Tek produces 28mm pipe-and-joint modular structures for material handling. Flexpipe lists C Tek as a compatible system, indicating directly comparable pipes, joints, and accessories.
• NISCO: NIS (NISCO) manufactures 28mm modular pipe-and-joint systems for material handling and lean manufacturing. Flexpipe lists NIS as compatible, making it a directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• IAC Industries: IAC Industries designs and manufactures ergonomic industrial workstations, workbenches, and material handling equipment. It competes in the same industrial workstation and lean-manufacturing furniture segments as Flexpipe.
• Lista International: Lista International (a Stanley Black & Decker business) produces industrial workstations, cabinets, and storage systems. While not a pipe-and-joint specialist, it competes broadly with Flexpipe in industrial workstations and storage.

Emerging players

• Henges Manufacturing: Henges Manufacturing produces industrial workstations, tables, and custom material handling solutions for manufacturing environments, with overlapping applicability to Flexpipe's workstation and lean manufacturing customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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