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Open - Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston ( left ) joins Sam Bradley , Flexitallic ’ s UK sales director , to officially open its new North-East Service Centre .
Flexitallic UK invests in Teesside ’ s future with new service centre
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Flexitallic UK ’ s new North-East Service Centre has been officially opened by Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston – who hailed it as a vote of confidence in Teesside .
The 650-sq m facility , situated on the Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park ( TeesAMP ), enables Flexitallic to expand its capabilities to design and manufacture gaskets and static sealing solutions .
It allows the firm to improve its stockholding and workshop facilities to meet increasing regional demands , and is further underpinned by a dedicated ECITB-accredited training facility , delivering competency in the flange assembly process .
With the largest stock and range of sealing solutions in the region , it also provides a gasket cutting service , together with a local fast turn delivery service for North-East clients .
Performing the official opening ceremony , Mr Preston said : “ This move by Flexitallic UK is part of a process that builds confidence in Middlesbrough , inspiring other businesses to follow suit to create the life-changing career opportunities this area needs .
Demo - Andy Preston is advised by Gary Milne on how to achieve the correct torque using the Flange Assembly Demonstration Unit .
“ There are many exciting projects underway that will transform both the town and its economy , including the UK ’ s largest hydrogen project . The presence of Flexitallic UK supports this transition .”
Flexitallic ’ s new North-East Service Centre is operated by an experienced local team of joint integrity professionals , supported by an applications team that works closely with clients on a range of specialist projects , including design reviews , gasket redesigns and industry compliance .