Flexiteek International Announces Partnership with AST Semi-Custom Carbon Tenders
Flexiteek 3 to be featured on AST’s high-performance carbon tender at Southampton Boat Show and METSTRADE 2025.
Flexiteek International, the global leader in synthetic teak decking, is set to unveil a new collaboration with AST Semi-Custom Carbon Tenders at two of the marine industry’s most prestigious events this autumn.
Visitors to the Southampton Boat Show (19th–28th September 2025) will be the first to see an AST semi-custom carbon tender fitted with Flexiteek’s 3.5mm range, proudly displayed on the Flexiteek International stand. This latest version incorporates an innovative 3M tape system, making it lighter and easier to install while retaining the aesthetics and performance for which Flexiteek is known. The partnership will then also be showcased at METSTRADE in Amsterdam (18th–20th November 2025).
The tender, built with AST’s signature lightweight carbon construction and bespoke craftsmanship, will highlight how Flexiteek 3.5mm delivers the perfect combination of style, durability, and practicality. The new 3M tape system with Flexiteek’s 3.5mm range eliminates the need for adhesive curing, reducing installation time and overall vessel weight, a significant advantage for performance-focused designs.
“We are delighted to be able to showpiece Flexiteek on the ASTender, using an innovative application 3M tape. This can now be offered in certain applications as an alternative to traditional adhesives.” said Adam Ramsden, CEO at Flexiteek Group. “The 3M tape can provide weight-savings and a faster installation time, and is especially suited for smaller surface areas”
The joint showcase underlines both companies’ commitment to quality, performance, and design excellence, offering a unique opportunity for boat owners, designers, and industry professionals to explore the harmony between cutting-edge materials and high-performance marine engineering.
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ABOUT FLEXITEEK INTERNATIONAL
Flexiteek has been creating beautifully engineered synthetic decking and marine products since 2000.
The first-generation Flexiteek product set the standard in synthetic decking and the revolutionary second-generation product that launched in 2014, provided many enhanced, market-leading benefits.
In 2024, the new Dame Award-nominated third-generation Flexiteek product established a new standard in synthetic decking. The new range is made using a bio-attributed PVC, removing fossil-fuel based PVC for the first time. Flexiteek 3 has enhanced heat performance and all the usual leading benefits you have come to expect from Flexiteek.
Flexiteek 3 is available in fifteen colours including the exciting new Tritone range. The range includes six dark wood and monochrome colours available. There are up to three caulking colours to select from, cool white, contemporary grey and traditional black.
Part of the Flexiteek Group, Wilks marine fendering products have been produced in the UK for over 50 years. Wilks have a wide range of fendering options available and renowned customer service from the UK based sales team.
For more information about our products, visit:
Flexiteek – https://www.flexiteek.com
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