Flexiteek Blog

With the ever-increasing focus of the marine industry on our environmental impact, it is no wonder the popularity of electric boats continues to rise.  According to Allied Market Research, the global electric-boat market is expected to exceed $16 billion by 2031, having grown by $11 billion from 2021. But what’s driving this growth, and how […]

Your Flexiteek deck offers the luxurious look of traditional teak while requiring minimal maintenance, making it an increasingly popular choice among boat owners. Proper maintenance of your Flexiteek deck goes beyond just preserving its aesthetic appeal, but also extends the longevity of your deck and ensures its continued performance. A well-maintained deck can prevent costly […]

Imagine a boat deck that captures the timeless elegance of teak, but without the relentless upkeep. Meet Flexiteek 3 — the revolutionary synthetic decking material that could transform your boating experience. In this guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about Flexiteek: how it’s made, why it’s beneficial, and how to care for it. […]

The Flexiteek International Ltd. team in the UK continued its annual tradition by participating in this year’s bake sale for the Macmillan Coffee Morning. This year, the event featured a competitive twist, as cakes were judged to determine the best one. Additionally, a raffle offered participants a chance to win the winning cake. Macmillan Cancer […]

The limited edition De Antonio D37 Alinghi Red Bull Racing boat was recently launched on the water, consequently capturing attention worldwide. Unveiled at boot 2024, the boat was developed as a tribute to the sailing racing team to the Alinghi sailing team, who recently clinched victory in the America’s Cup. With only 37 units being […]

Once again, the Flexiteek International Ltd team which is based in Tollesbury, Essex, enjoyed another summer celebration on May 31st.  This much anticipated event is the equivalent to a Christmas celebration, with the same high spirits, while hopefully enjoying better weather. Unfortunately, the English weather did not allow the team this pleasure, but a good […]

Flexiteek is known for its innovation worldwide, but this isn’t limited to just the product itself, it also extends to the expert teams that install Flexiteek. Our global distributor network are responsible for high quality, finished synthetic teak decks that suit the boat’s practical requirements and the design brief. The style of the deck can […]

Flexiteek is not just for boat decking! The impressive Birka Gotland cruise ship has recently been updated and improved and is ready to set sail once more. Now featuring its two new Jacuzzis fitted with Flexiteek in Teak with Black Caulking! The recently updated pleasure cruiser, Birka Gotland, is set to offer cruises from Stockholm […]

Flexiteek has long held its position as the go-to synthetic teak decking solution, renowned for enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of exterior boat decks. What many may overlook is its potential to elevate boat interiors, offering a palette of over 30 colour combinations to complement interior designs. Let’s explore how Flexiteek transforms into a cutting-edge […]

Your deck is more than a flooring solution; it is a design choice that many will see. Therefore, designing your deck to be unique and personal to you may be something you are looking for. This blog delves into CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cut decking and how this technology allows you to design your deck […]

The new year brings new resolutions and a fresh start. As we venture into 2024, one of your goals may be to search for a new deck. Whether that is replacing your existing teak deck or you fancy something a little more up-to-date.  Flexiteek can help you with just that! Our synthetic decking material mimics […]

On the 30th of November in Berlin, renowned as the water capital of the world, Boat & Fun Berlin was underway. During one evening in the middle of the show’s four day run, the Best Of Boats 2023 (BOB) awards took centre stage. They unveiled winners across a variety of different categories in the presence […]

Choices are everywhere in life; what to eat for breakfast: what to do today, what decking to select for your boat, although these choices vary in the degree of impact, but each one is important! For example, when you decide to use Flexiteek 2G for your boat deck, it doesn’t mean you only get a […]

The Arcona 50 recently debuted at the Orust Sailboat Show in August 2023. She has been met with praise around the world. Flexiteek is proud to feature on the latest flagship of the Arcona fleet in a gorgeous combination of Bleached with Grey caulking. This is the first model designed by both Jeppesen & Pons. […]

Consistent quality is integral to the Flexiteek 2G and Wilks production process. One that we try hard to maintain throughout the many stages of our product production. One crucial factor that determines the quality we achieve is the teamwork amongst the different departments across the business. The people here are essential to our company, from sales to […]

Flexiteek is proud to work with the World Land Trust! Despite supporting their ‘Plant A Tree’ programme, trees are not the only wildlife supported. As well as having a positive impact on the environment, the planted trees expand fragmented habitats for birds, reptiles and mammals that have been forced into increasingly smaller areas. This wider […]

At Flexiteek, we are always trying to push the boundaries of innovation in our product development and across the business. We are thrilled to announce our latest project, our VR Deck Designer! This new system takes you beyond the confines of a 2D deck designer, simply on the screen, and allows you to see your […]

Becoming a Sustainable Business Here at Flexiteek, we take our responsibilities to the environment very seriously and are constantly improving and developing as a business to limit our environmental impact on the earth. We are working hard to strengthen our regular contributions to the ‘Plant A Tree’ Programme with World Land Trust and recently, Wilks, […]

Cannes Yachting Festival is back! Running from 12th-17th September 2023, this premier event takes place over two ports at Cannes. It showcases Europe’s top in-water boat show and is the world’s number one show for large sailing boats. With nearly 650 boats present, there is something for everyone. A wide range of brands off er […]

Flexiteek and World Land Trust’s partnership is well documented. Since 2020, Flexiteek has funded the planting and nurturing of more than 33000 trees through WLT’s Plant a Tree programme. This blog series will explore where these trees are planted and why these areas are so significant to protect. In this update, we would like to […]

When creating products and keeping ahead of development and innovation, we are lucky enough to have our own on-site tool room. This hub of innovation is based in our UK production facility. Undoubtedly meticulous design and precision engineering are at the heart of all our products. We take it very seriously to ensure we provide […]

Meet James King, a warranty and claims manager for Flexiteek and Wilks products. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? I am a fully qualified motor mechanic. However due to back problems, I came out of the workshop and joined customer facing roles for various car companies. Whilst […]