A sign of the times
June 2020

The end of an era and the start of new beginnings. We have removed the 35 year old letters that make up our name from our old building in Kensington and brought them to life via numerous coats of paint. Now fixed to our new building in Keilor Park, this logo is an appreciation of Flexible Drive's heritage and a symbol of our Company's potential in this new location.  

We've arrived in Keilor Park
May 2020

Our head office admin and sales teams have relocated to a new premises at 3 Concorde Drive, Keilor Park, Victoria. We welcome all of our customers, suppliers and business partners to drop by for a visit (there's plenty of space to maintain social distancing). And, we're not far off transitioning our old manufacturing operations to this modern, organised and efficient new environment. 

Head Office warehouse
April 2020

Flexible Drive's warehouse is now fully operational in our brand new location at 3 Concorde Drive, Keilor Park, Victoria. Over the past month and in difficult operating circumstances due to COVID-19 our team has has packed, shipped and reinstated our stock into its new locations. We are excited about the capability this new facility gives our business to expand operations and better serve our Customers in the years ahead.

COVID-19
March 2020

With the impact of COVID-19 on the world, Flexible Drive maintains operations in support of our valued Transportation customers who are considered 'essential services'. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees, customers and supplier partners during this difficult time. We are doing all we can to provide a safe environment for everyone, so please help us to practice social distancing. We have made provisions to ensure we have sufficient stock to cover this disruption and we will continue to follow the advice of Federal and State Governments.

Head Office move
February 2020

After over 30 years of operation in the Kensington area, Flexible Drive's Victorian head office is making the move to an outstanding new premises in Keilor Park. Over the coming months we will transition our operations to a fabulous new location. This will give our business the opportunity for further growth and to establish a new warehouse logistics and manufacturing capability for the future. More to come soon.....

1SO 9001 accreditation
November 2019

Flexible Drive recently completed its annual Audit review with MSC Global to retain its international standard ISO 9001 accreditation. Our new quality recertification is valid for a further three years, ending 1st December 2022. As an organisation we have held this accreditation since 18th January, 1996 and are proud to have retained this certification every year since. We adopt the learnings from each audit process to apply higher standards across all of our business processes. 

Manufacturing capability
August 2019

We still manufacture all types of control cables for the transport industry but we increasingly find ourselves working with Companies who still need local engineering and manufacturing expertise. We’ve recently started a partnership with HSV to assist them with cables to adapt their imported left hand drive vehicles to right hand drive.

Wiper design in action
June 2019

Flexible Drive has a long association with Terex Australia supplying wiper systems fitted to their proudly Brisbane-built Cranes. The new AT40 Terex Crane is no exception and comes with an additional roof top wiper system. We designed a new wiper system specifically for their new flagship model to maximise vision through the curved roof window, ensuring complete control of the job, in all weather conditions. 

Vic sales transformation
April 2019

At Flexible Drive we are proud of the decades of work we've undertaken with Australian OEMs in the supply of systems and components for their platforms. We've commissioned a talented artist to honour a few of our major customers in paint on the wall of our Victorian Sales office. Drop by Kensington to see the masterpiece for yourself.

Steering cable support
February 2019

Flexible Drive helps all kinds of Customers with all manner of problems. We stand for great availability, great value and being easy to deal with. And, we like to think all our Customers feel the way these guys do following the support our Hobart branch provided recently with a marine steering cable issue. Read what they said about us here.

Truck & trailer brake pads
August 2018

Remsa's heavy duty line of brake pads are designed specifically for heavy vehicles to meet all requirements. Remsa's HD range ensures safety, long life and comfort. And, now Flexible Drive offer Australian commercial vehicles the opportunity to experience Remsa for themselves.

Brisbane refresh
April 2018

We've refreshed the signage at our Coopers Plains branch. With an outstanding team, led by Brendan Kerr, Flexible Drive Queensland continues to expand and service our customers with more stock on shelves, to support our values of great availability, great value and being easy to deal with.

Sydney Growth Trains

February 2018

This month NSW welcomed the first of the new eight-car suburban Sydney Growth Trains (SGT) being delivered by Downer for the NSW Government. Flexible Drive is proud to be working on this project and look forward to the SGTs entering passenger service later in the year. 

New Hawkei's deploy to the Middle East
January 2018

Australia’s new Victorian-made Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicles have been deployed into a warzone for the first time, as full production starts this year in Bendigo. Flexible Drive is proud to be involved with this project.

Launch of hydraulics
July 2016

When it comes to hydraulics, we're the new kid on the block. Flexible Drive has been strong in cables and controls for over 70 years and a natural extension to this product category is our new hydraulics range. We're here to support the independent resellers.