Tru-Flex
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersIndianapolis, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Tru-Flex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tru-Flex
- Legal name
- TRU-FLEX, LLC
- Website
- https://tru-flex.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tru-Flex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Exhaust Components
- NAICS
- Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck Chassis, Axle, Suspension & Brake Systems Manufacturing (IMACABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Brake, Suspension & Steering Service (Chassis Systems) (TLAKABAD), Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)
Keywords
Where Tru-Flex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Indianapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Tru-Flex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Exhaust Bellows Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of flexible stainless steel bellows assemblies for on-highway truck, off-highway equipment, and industrial exhaust applications. Products include standard bellows, torsional bellows, severe duty bellows, insulated bellows, and low skin temp bellows.
- Aftermarket Exhaust Solutions: Assembly and distribution of complete aftermarket service kit solutions including bellows, gaskets, flanges, and pipes for select on-highway truck and off-highway equipment exhaust systems. Products are warranted for one year with unlimited mileage.
- Interlock Flex Hose: Manufacturing and sale of flexible interlock hoses in long lengths, cut lengths, and assemblies for exhaust and industrial applications.
- Custom Design and Engineering Services: Custom-designed solutions including prototypes, samples, and complex assemblies. Technical sales engineers engage with customers to design products that exactly fit their needs and support product development cycles.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Aftermarket Exhaust Bellows Replacement Kits |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Tru-Flex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tru-Flex manufactures flexible stainless steel bellows assemblies, interlock flex hoses, and aftermarket exhaust service kits for on-highway commercial trucks, off-highway equipment (construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, marine), and industrial applications. The company produces standard, severe duty, torsional, insulated, low-skin-temperature, and complex assemblies, plus custom-designed solutions through its application engineering team.
Product overview
Tru-Flex is a manufacturer of flexible metal hose solutions for exhaust and industrial applications, operating as part of Nelson Global since 2021. The company's product portfolio centers on exhaust bellows and flexible metal hoses, including Standard Bellows, Severe Duty Bellows, Torsional Bellows (with patented torsional joint technology), Insulated Bellows, Low Skin Temp Bellows, Insulated Rigid Tubes, Complex Assemblies, Aftermarket Exhaust Solutions (service kits), and Interlock Flex Hose. Tru-Flex also holds several patented technologies including Zero-Leak Torsional Bellows, Power Flex, and TFL-SSS. The company serves on-highway truck, off-highway equipment, marine, construction, forestry, power generation, agriculture, mining, and military applications, and products help customers meet EPA Tier 4, Euro 4/5/6, China 5/6, India BS 5/6, and Stage V emissions standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Standard Bellows Flexible metal bellows with corrugated stainless steel body for thermal expansion and motion/vibration control in exhaust systems; offered with optional polylock liner, external braid, mesh, and vibration damping features. Targeted at OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers of commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.
- Severe Duty Bellows Heavy-duty flexible metal bellows with internal polylock liner and external braid, designed for difficult applications requiring superior thermal insulation, reduced static loss, and high durability. Targeted at off-highway equipment and harsh industrial environments.
- Torsional Bellows Flexible metal bellows with patented B/T torsional joint that accommodates full range of motion including torsion or twisting; sealed slip joint allows ends to rotate relative to each other. Available in unlined, lined, and premium lined variants. Targeted at exhaust systems requiring torsional flexibility.
- Insulated Bellows Bellows assemblies fitted with insulation (blankets, socks, or metal encapsulation) to retain heat inside the exhaust stream. Targeted at exhaust systems requiring thermal management for emissions performance.
- Low Skin Temp Bellows Bellows with an additional reinforced silicone outer layer to minimize external surface temperature for operator safety and to reduce ignition risk of nearby materials. Targeted at applications with external contact or safety requirements.
- Insulated Rigid Tubes Specialty product where bellows are enclosed inside a rigid tube to provide internal insulation or air gap within complex rigid tube assemblies, enabling thermal management without traditional external vibration isolation. Targeted at exhaust routing in confined spaces.
- Complex Assemblies Custom-engineered flexible assemblies combining multiple bellows, straight and bent pipe sections, and other features for mating to exhaust components or chassis attachment. Targeted at OEM customers with unique exhaust routing requirements.
- Aftermarket Exhaust Solutions Complete aftermarket service kit solutions including bellows, gaskets, flanges, pipes, and clamps for select on-highway truck and off-highway equipment exhaust systems (trucks built from 2007 forward). Targeted at fleet operators, service shops, and distributor partners; warrantied for one year with unlimited mileage.
- Interlock Flex Hose Flexible interlock hoses manufactured in long lengths, cut lengths, and assemblies for exhaust and industrial applications such as power generation, industrial ductwork, and material handling. Targeted at OEMs, distributors, and industrial buyers through the Ready Hose Program.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90 percent reduction in allowable particulate matter exhaust emissions mandated by EPA 2007 regulations
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Tru-Flex
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tru-Flex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Tru-Flex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Nelson GlobalcoreSince 2021, Tru-Flex has proudly become a brand within Nelson Global. This move has elevated Tru-Flex's capabilities and expanded its reach. As part of a global organization, Tru-Flex customers now benefit from access to new regions, markets, and customers; enhanced manufacturing and supply chain strength; broader engineering and innovation support; and greater stability and scalability for long-term growth.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tru-Flex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Tru-Flex social profiles
Digital presenceTru-Flex compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Tru-Flex financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tru-Flex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Tru-Flex subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Tru-Flex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Tru-Flex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Tru-Flex
What does Tru-Flex do?
Tru-Flex manufactures flexible stainless steel bellows assemblies, interlock flex hoses, and aftermarket exhaust service kits for on-highway commercial trucks, off-highway equipment (construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, marine), and industrial applications. The company produces standard, severe duty, torsional, insulated, low-skin-temperature, and complex assemblies, plus custom-designed solutions through its application engineering team.
Is Tru-Flex a public or private company?
Tru-Flex is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tru-Flex founded?
Tru-Flex was founded in 1962. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Tru-Flex based?
Tru-Flex is headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tru-Flex make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Exhaust Bellows Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Exhaust Solutions, interlock Flex Hose and custom Design and Engineering Services.
Does Tru-Flex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tru-Flex.
What industry is Tru-Flex in?
Tru-Flex's product category is Automotive Exhaust Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAL, Truck Chassis, Axle, Suspension & Brake Systems Manufacturing, with a secondary code of TLAKABAD, Brake, Suspension & Steering Service (Chassis Systems). Its NAICS code is 3339 and its SIC code is 3050.