Tiflex Limited

What Tiflex Limited does

Tiflex Limited is a UK-based industrial manufacturer specialising in engineered rubber and cork products with heritage dating to 1945–1946 through predecessor entities TICO and The Flexible Cork Company; the company was formally incorporated in 1990 and consolidated to a single manufacturing site in Liskeard, Cornwall in 2000. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of James Walker Group, a family-owned conglomerate with combined turnover of approximately £200 million, and is one of the group's three main global industrial brands alongside James Walker and edilon sedra.

Tiflex manufactures across six sub-brands serving distinct verticals: Trackelast (resilient rail track support materials since 1946, for light/heavy rail, bridges, tunnels, cranes, and turnouts), Treadmaster Flooring (fire-retardant rubber transport flooring since 1951 for rail, buses, defence, and leisure vehicles), Treadmaster Marine (anti-slip boat decking for over 40 years across commercial and leisure marine), TICO (noise and vibration isolation for buildings, plant, machinery, and thermal breaks), Nebar (rubber-bonded cork gasket materials for transformers, switchgear, and industrial flanges, in continuous production since the 1940s), and Oxbridge (UK-manufactured cricket balls, the only manufacturer controlling every process from formulation to hand stitching). Approximately half of Trackelast production is exported. Underlying technology centres on proprietary polymer and cork-compound formulation supported by an in-house multi-million pound R&D facility.

The business model is B2B industrial direct sales supplemented by distributor networks for selected product lines. Complex specification products (notably Trackelast) require direct technical consultation, while Nebar and Treadmaster Marine utilise authorised distributor networks with regional maps. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are directed to contact sales teams for quotes. Tiflex holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials Plus, RISQS rail supplier verification, and GDPR certifications. Named customers include Transport for London, London Bus Operators, various rail operators, and British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS). Headcount is 101–250, with the TICO division alone employing 150+ skilled staff.

Name

Tiflex Limited

Legal name

Tiflex Limited

Website

https://tiflex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tiflex Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of engineered rubber and cork products, supplying rail track supports, transport flooring, marine decking, industrial gaskets, vibration isolation, and cricket balls across six sub-brands to B2B industrial and public-sector customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Rubber and Cork Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD), Rubber Linings, Coatings & Corrosion Protection (Tanks, Pipes, Chutes) (IMANALAH)

Keywords

• Engineered rubber products
• Cork composite materials
• Rail track support
• Anti-vibration isolation
• Industrial gaskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Liskeard

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineered Rubber and Cork Product Sales: Manufacturing and direct sales of specialised engineered rubber and cork products across multiple industry segments including rail, marine, transport flooring, construction, industrial gaskets, and sports equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tiflex Limited manufactures and sells engineered rubber and cork bonded products for industrial applications. Core offerings span six sub-brands: TICO (noise and vibration isolation for buildings and machinery), Treadmaster Flooring (fire retardant transport flooring for rail, buses, defence, and leisure), Trackelast (resilient rail track support materials reducing ground-borne vibration), Treadmaster Marine (anti-slip boat decking), Oxbridge (cricket balls), and Nebar (rubber bonded cork gasket materials for industrial sealing). All products are manufactured at the company's facility in Liskeard, Cornwall.

Product overview

Tiflex Limited is a UK-based manufacturing company specialising in engineered rubber and cork products for over 70 years. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio under the James Walker Group, offering six distinct sub-brands: TICO (anti-vibration isolation solutions for buildings and machinery), Treadmaster Flooring (fire retardant rubber transport flooring for rail, buses, defence, and leisure), Trackelast (resilient rail track support materials), Treadmaster Marine (anti-slip boat decking), Oxbridge Cricket Balls (manufactured cricket balls for all levels), and Nebar (rubber bonded cork gasket materials). These brands collectively serve industries including rail infrastructure, transportation, marine, defence, construction, and sports equipment, with products manufactured at the company's facility in Liskeard, Cornwall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TICO: Specialised UK manufacturer of noise and vibration isolation solutions for buildings and machinery. Offers structural & architectural isolation, plant & machinery isolation, pipe systems, and thermal breaks.
• Treadmaster Flooring
• Trackelast
• Treadmaster Marine
• Oxbridge
• Nebar
• APL (Acoustic Polymers)

Products and services

• TICO Noise and Vibration Isolation Solutions Specialised UK manufacturer of noise and vibration isolation solutions for buildings and machinery. Provides structural and architectural isolation (floating gym floors, room-in-room isolations), plant and machinery isolation, pipe support systems, and thermal break pads. Designed to reduce vibration transmission, noise, and thermal bridging in construction and industrial applications.
• Treadmaster Transport Flooring Fire retardant rubber transport flooring for the transport industries, including solutions for rail vehicles, buses, defence vehicles, and leisure vehicles. Manufactured using natural rubber and cork materials for highest levels of wear resistance, slip resistance, and world-leading fire retardance. Some carriage floors over 40 years old still in operation.
• Trackelast Rail Track Support Materials Resilient track support materials designed to reduce ground-borne vibration from rail track, specialising since 1946. Serves light rail (tramways, metros), heavy rail (national network, high-speed, freight), bridges, tunnels, cranes, and turnouts. Solutions include waterproofing, structure protection, floating slab track, gap fillers, and fire retardant material solutions for rail applications.
• Treadmaster Marine Anti-Slip Deck Coverings Anti-slip boat decking products that have been the benchmark for weather resistant anti-slip deck coverings for over seventy years. Range includes Diamond Pattern (DP) for highest grip, Smooth Pattern (SP) for comfort, M-tec for challenging environments (product of choice for RIB manufacturers worldwide), and AquaTeak for aesthetic appeal.
• Oxbridge Cricket Balls UK manufactured cricket balls suitable for all levels of cricket including men's, women's, indoor, and junior/colt cricket. The only cricket ball manufacturer to create a ball through every process of construction - from initial design, manufacturing of formulated core, leather tanning, to hand stitching techniques. Official BUCS partner.
• Nebar Rubber Bonded Cork Gasket Materials Range of rubber bonded cork gasket materials designed for sealing flat flanges against fluid leakage in transformers, switchgear, and industrial applications. Available in 11 grades (White, Brown, Purple, Orange, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, Grey, N75) tailored for specific fluids including mineral oils, hydraulic oils, fuels, SF6 gas, and defence applications. Operating temperatures from -50°C to 150°C.

Quantifiable outcome

• Floors in some carriages over 40 years old still in operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOxbridge cricket balls is proud to partner with BUCS, providing recommended cricket balls to nurture talent and drive excellence across British universities and colleges. This partnership supports university and college cricket programmes with top-tier cricket balls.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ContiTech: Continental's industrial rubber division producing conveyor belts, hoses, vibration components, and surface materials — overlaps with Tiflex's industrial rubber products, Treadmaster Flooring, and engineered elastomer components.
• Hutchinson SA: TotalEnergies-owned engineered rubber and vibration control specialist serving rail, automotive, and industrial markets — comparable to Tiflex's TICO and Trackelast anti-vibration/rail offerings.
• Dätwyler Holding: Swiss sealing solutions specialist serving pharma, automotive, and industrial markets with elastomer-based gaskets and sealing components — comparable to Nebar for industrial sealing applications.
• Trelleborg AB: Large Swedish engineered polymer group with a dedicated antivibration, sealing, and rail infrastructure portfolio, overlapping with Tiflex's TICO, Trackelast, and Nebar ranges across rail and industrial sealing.
• Klinger Group: Austrian industrial sealing and gasket manufacturer with strong presence in transformers, switchgear, and process industries — directly comparable to Tiflex's Nebar gasket range for transformer and switchgear applications.

Direct peers

• Gray-Nicolls: Long-established UK cricket equipment manufacturer producing hand-stitched cricket balls and bats — directly comparable to Tiflex's Oxbridge cricket ball brand, with similar heritage positioning in the UK market.
• Flexiteek: Manufacturer of synthetic marine decking and boat flooring products — directly comparable to Tiflex's Treadmaster Marine anti-slip deck covering range for leisure and commercial vessels.
• Amorim Cork Composites: Portuguese cork-rubber composite manufacturer producing gaskets, underlay, vibration dampers, and sealing materials — directly comparable to Tiflex's Nebar bonded cork gasket range and Flexible Cork heritage.
• edilon sedra: Sibling brand under James Walker Group specialising in rail track fastening systems, embedded rail structures, and noise/vibration solutions for tram, metro, and heavy rail — directly comparable to Tiflex's Trackelast product line.
• Vibracoustic: Global specialist in vibration control and NVH solutions for automotive, rail, and industrial applications, manufacturing rubber mounts, bushings, and isolators — directly comparable to Tiflex's TICO anti-vibration product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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