UK manufacturer Rayflex has announced a structured partnership deal with Insu-flex to further extend their reach and prominent position within the coldstore and food service industries.

Insu-flex are fast becoming a market leader in the manufacture and supply of insulated strip curtains to the dominant supermarket chains and fast-food outlets.  They are entirely UK based and are proud to part of Britain’s manufacturing industry. The new deal will enable Rayflex to accelerate its growth in the UK and bring an extended product range to the UK coldstore market sector. The deal Is expected to be worth £250,000 initially, rising to £500,000 in year 2 whilst safeguarding existing highly skilled manufacturing jobs in the North West of England

Insu-flex will benefit from Rayflex’s well respected name in the industry and from its existing contracts within the cold store market.  Between the two companies they aim to supply most flexible air containment solution that the cold storage market requires.

Commenting on the completion of the deal, Rayflex Group Director Phillipa Taylor said “Rayflex is  a well-established business, it started trading over 45 years ago and is well recognised throughout the UK and EU as one of the largest manufacturers of PVC strip curtains, associated rubber products and flexible door systems. We noticed a gap in the market for insulated curtains, doors and covers that are manufactured in the UK as the vast majority are currently imported and problems can arise with quality issues and reliability of stock and delivery.”

The sector has experienced significant changes during the pandemic due to the massive growth of food storage requirements, supermarkets saw their highest sales growth in a decade and online sales boomed. February alone saw the supermarket industry grow by over 10% YoY and online share reached 17% an all-time high. The insulated product range is aimed solely at the cold storage market, the production techniques are highly skilled, and the output is a high end, quality product that will offer energy saving in any cold store environment.

PVC strip curtains and insulated curtains are used extensively in the cold store industry to create divisions between ambient and cold air whilst allowing ease of access into the cold store area.  They are secondary solution to hermetically sealed doors and help to keep food and other perishable products fresh. Philippa concluded “It is great to see a small, family run, British manufacturing company, adapting and thriving during such tough times.  We trust the Rayflex, and Insu-flex will continue to grow and support the cold storage industry for years to come and we look forward to seeing their progress over the next decade.”

Established in 1975, Rayflex Group has specialised and led the market in the supply and manufacture of PVC strip curtains, rubber site safety products and impact doors for both industrial and commercial use.

Rayflex Rubber Limited. Palatine Industrial Estate, Causeway Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6QQ, UK. Phone: +44 (0)1925 638753|Email: [email protected]. https://www.rayflexgroup.co.uk/