Flexfab Horizons International, Inc.

What Flexfab Horizons International, Inc. does

Flexfab Horizons International, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned elastomeric engineering company founded in 1961 in Hastings, Michigan by Douglas C. DeCamp and Bill Pierce. The company manufactures high-performance silicone hoses, tubing, and ducting for OEM systems and the aftermarket replacement market. Its core product lines include silicone coolant hoses, heater hoses, charge air connectors (CAC), turbo hoses, silicone ducting, elbows/connectors/reducers, lined clamps, and marine hoses, supplemented by custom-engineered assemblies for truck, aerospace, automotive, rail, and industrial customers. Manufacturing is conducted through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA (Hastings and Grand Rapids), the UK (Nottinghamshire), China (Dongguan), and Brazil (São Paulo), with a distribution entity in Germany (Leipzig), employing 1,000+ individuals globally.

The company's technical differentiation rests on proprietary compounding, calendaring, extruding, molding, and bonding processes for silicone rubber, organic rubber, and reinforcing materials, complemented by advanced fabrication techniques including co-extrusion (eliminating overlap for leak prevention), blow molding, robotics-driven automation, 3D printing for prototyping, and proprietary material platforms (RTL — Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite, and RFP — Reinforced Flexible Product). Quality management is anchored in AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and EN 9100:2018 certifications held across global facilities. The company has earned long-tenured supplier recognition from marquee OEMs including Daimler Truck North America (six-time Masters of Quality Award recipient, most recently 2025), PACCAR (10 PPM and Achiever Awards in 2024), Boeing (Performance Excellence Awards in 2018 and 2019), Cummins (September 2020), and SINOTRUK (Excellent Quality Award 2019).

Flexfab operates a dual-channel revenue model: (1) OEM direct sales via engineering relationships with manufacturers requiring custom specifications and multi-year contracts (quote-based pricing), and (2) aftermarket distribution exclusively through 500+ authorized distributors across North America, supported by 99% on-time standard product delivery with 48-hour shipping. The aftermarket business is unit-priced through distributor partners with 24-hour inquiry response, and the distribution center in Kentwood, Michigan handles fulfillment. Standard products include coolant hoses (3ft or 12ft lengths), heater hoses, CAC hoses, turbo hoses, ducting, elbows/reducers, and clamps. All aftermarket orders are processed via [email protected]; OEM pricing requires direct sales engagement. The company advertises a 4-week global pre-production delivery capability to automotive customers.

Name

Flexfab Horizons International, Inc.

Legal name

Flexfab Horizons International, Inc.

Website

https://flexfab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Flexfab Horizons International, Inc. manufactures high-performance silicone hoses, tubing, and ducting through proprietary elastomeric processes for OEM manufacturers and aftermarket distributors in heavy-duty truck, aerospace, automotive, rail, and industrial markets across the US, UK, China, Brazil, and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Silicone Hose Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Seals, Gaskets, O-Rings & Elastomeric Components (IMABANAF)

Keywords

• Silicone hose manufacturing
• Elastomeric engineering products
• OEM fluid conveyance systems
• Heavy duty truck hoses
• Aerospace silicone tubing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Silicone Hose Manufacturing: Custom-engineered silicone hoses, tubing, and ducting for OEM systems in heavy-duty truck, aerospace, automotive, rail, and industrial markets. Revenue generated through direct sales relationships with manufacturers requiring custom specifications.
2. Aftermarket Parts Distribution: Standard and custom silicone hose products sold through a network of 500+ authorized distributors for replacement and maintenance applications. Revenue generated through distributor orders with 24-hour response time and in-stock availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Flexfab manufactures high-performance silicone hoses, tubing, and ducting using proprietary compounding, calendaring, extruding, molding, and bonding processes. The company serves OEM manufacturers with custom-engineered parts and supplies aftermarket replacement components through a 500+ authorized distributor network across North America. Core offerings include silicone coolant hoses, heater hoses, charge air connectors, turbo hoses, silicone ducting, elbows/connectors/reducers, clamps, and marine-grade products for heavy-duty truck, aerospace, automotive, rail, and industrial applications.

Product overview

Flexfab Horizons International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of high-performance silicone hoses, tubing, and ducting. The company's product portfolio centers on silicone rubber products manufactured through proprietary processes of compounding, calendaring, extruding, molding, and bonding. The core product lines include Silicone Coolant Hose, Silicone Heater Hose, Silicone CAC (Charge Air Connector) Hose, Silicone Turbo Hose, Silicone Ducting, Elbows/Connectors/Reducers, and Clamps. These products serve multiple market segments including Heavy Duty Truck OEM and Aftermarket, Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Industrial, and Marine applications. The company also offers custom-engineered solutions and assemblies for specialized OEM requirements alongside standard catalog products distributed through a worldwide network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silicone Coolant Hose Heavy-duty silicone coolant hose designed for extreme temperature and pressure ranges, resisting hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals. Available in rigid or flexible design for heavy-duty truck, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• Silicone Heater Hose Engineered silicone heater hose with superior flexibility and durability, resistant to coolant additives, hardening, cracking, cold leaks, and aging. Designed for automotive, heavy-duty truck, and industrial applications.
• Silicone CAC (Charge Air Connector) Hose Silicone charge air connector or intercooler hoses designed for extreme temperature resistance, high-pressure resistance, and ease of installation for turbocharger or intercooler applications.
• Silicone Turbo Hose Custom-engineered silicone turbo sleeves designed to resist chemicals, steams, coolants, and ozone for heavy-duty and high-performance applications.
• Silicone Ducting Lightweight silicone air duct/hose designed to handle air, dust, fumes, and light powders at medium pressures. Available in standard sizes for air duct or brake duct applications.
• Elbows, Connectors and Reducers Silicone elbows, connectors, and reducers designed for extreme temperature resistance and hostile engine environments. Available in standard industry sizes and elbow degrees for coolant and intercooler applications.
• Clamps Lined clamps designed for use on silicone hoses, providing a uniform, zero-leak path seal for high-vibration and pressure applications.
• Marine Silicone Hoses Silicone marine exhaust and coolant hose designed to withstand high temperatures without corroding or cracking. Absorbs engine vibration and resists extreme temperatures for long-lasting marine use.
• Aerospace Products Precision-engineered air and fluid handling systems for aerospace applications including Environmental Control Systems, Water & Waste, Propulsion, and Auxiliary Power Unit products meeting aerospace standards (AS1503, AS1504, AS1505, AS1506, AS1544, AS1591, AS4546, AS4774, AS4804).
• Automotive Products Custom-engineered silicone parts including Charge Air products, Plastics, EGR Hoses, Co-Extrusion products, Heater Hose, and Coolant Hose for automotive OEM applications with global pre-production delivery within 4 weeks.
• Rail Products Engineered parts for locomotive and passenger rail applications including Locomotive Assemblies, Engine Components, Sleeves & Connectors, Traction Motor Ducts, Water Drains, and HVAC systems designed for harsh exterior environments.
• Heavy Duty Truck OEM Products OEM custom-engineered hoses for heavy-duty truck engines including Silicone Heater Hose, Charge Air products, Turbo Sleeves, Coolant Hose, EGR Hose, and Clamps.
• Industrial Products High-performance silicone solutions for industrial applications including Coolant Hose, Heater Hose, Charge Air Connectors, Turbo Hose, Silicone Ducting, and custom engineered solutions with 99% on-time standard product delivery and 48-hour shipping.
• Aftermarket Replacement Parts OEM-quality aftermarket replacement parts including Coolant Hose, Heater Hose, Charge Air Connectors, Turbo Hose, Silicone Ducting, Elbows/Connectors/Reducers, and Clamps available through a 500+ distributor network across North America with 24-hour response time and in-stock availability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silicone hoses last 3-5x longer than standard rubber hoses, reducing replacement costs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a major Hose Products Division serving heavy-duty truck, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets with rubber and thermoplastic hose solutions. Highly comparable in customer base (truck/aero OEMs) and product category, but vastly larger and more diversified.
• Continental AG (ContiTech): Industrial rubber and elastomer products division of Continental, producing hoses and tubing for automotive, commercial vehicle, rail, and industrial applications. Direct overlap in silicone/elastomeric hose categories and similar OEM customer base.
• DuPont (Mobility & Materials): Specialty materials supplier producing high-performance elastomers, silicones, and engineered plastics used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial hose/ducting applications. Comparable as a materials technology supplier to the elastomeric hose manufacturing ecosystem.
• Eaton Corporation: Diversified power management company with a Vehicle Group producing hose and tube assemblies for heavy-duty trucks and aerospace applications. Comparable in aerospace and truck OEM hose product lines, with broader industrial portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain (Performance Plastics): Manufactures high-performance polymer and elastomer products including hoses, tubing, and seals for aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable in advanced elastomer manufacturing and aerospace fluid handling systems.

Direct peers

• Hutchinson (TotalEnergies): Subsidiary of TotalEnergies producing rubber and elastomer components for automotive, aerospace, rail, and industrial applications including fluid transfer systems. Strong overlap in elastomeric hose and sealing products for mobility OEMs.
• Gates Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial and automotive belts and hoses, including silicone coolant and heater hoses for heavy-duty and automotive applications. Closest direct peer to Flexfab in fluid conveyance products for heavy-duty truck and aftermarket channels.
• Trelleborg AB: Engineered polymer solutions provider with aerospace and industrial hose/ducting products serving fluid conveyance applications. Closely comparable in elastomeric component technology and aerospace market focus.

Regional players

• Sumitomo Riko: Japanese manufacturer of rubber and elastomer products including automotive hoses, anti-vibration components, and industrial rubber goods. Comparable in elastomeric hose technology for automotive and heavy-duty applications, primarily serving Asian OEMs.
• Toyoda Gosei: Japanese manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components including hoses, seals, and functional parts for OEMs. Comparable in elastomeric hose manufacturing for automotive applications with similar product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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