[tmdivi_timeline labels_position=”50″ timeline_fill_setting=”on” icon_background_color=”#0986c0″ label_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” label_font_color=”#0986c0″ label_font_size=”40px” heading_font_color=”#0986c0″ description_text_size=”16px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” heading_settings_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” description_settings_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” width=”80%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][tmdivi_timeline_story label_date=”1987″ story_title=”Beginnings of Techmaflex” media=”https://www.techmaflex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Logo-Techmaflex-blue.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Techmaflex is created as a spin-off company of Sonatra (Fluiconnecto France). 

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SERA is created as a spin-off company of Techmaflex for the manufacture of special machines.

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Beginning of export sales outside of the Sonatra distribution network.

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The launch of the first stand-type assembly machine, the PE 6.50.

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Beginning of our business beyond the hydraulics market and emerging into industrial applications.

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The launch of new benchtop machine heads with triple cone technology are more compact and more powerful.

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The launch of the TO 8.25 machine which features the side open. 

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Integration of Techmaflex into Manuli Hydraulics. This integration saw the design and manufacture of a dedicated line of assembly machines.

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Launch of the side opening head machine for very large bore hoses.

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Launch of XL machines in sizes up to 12 inches.

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Expanded manufacturing capabilities with the start of production in Myslowice, Poland. 

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Introduction of the Stand-Type series allowing assembling production units for OEM and distribution. 

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On October 2017, the Techmaflex brand celebrated its 30th anniversary. 

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Launch of EVO range which introduces the installation of control panels replacing the control buttons. 

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Relocation of the Head Office in France from Vertou to Le Bignon. 

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Inauguration of our new premises in Le Bignon. 

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