ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Flexco believes one of the best ways to leverage resources is to work together with industry experts in order to best understand and meet the needs of our customers.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
The mission of NIBA - The Belting Association is to promote the common business interests of all distributors/fabricators and manufacturers of conveyor and flat power transmission belting and material that enhances/changes belt. Flexco has been a member since 1975.
CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) aspires to be the Industry Association representing the leading North American manufacturers and designers of conveyor equipment systems and accessories. CEMA seeks to continue to be considered the resource for conveyor safety dimensional and application standards. CEMA actively promotes the capabilities of its members worldwide.
NSSGA (The National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association) is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. The NSSGA advances public policies that protect and expand the safe, environmentally responsible use of aggregates that build America’s infrastructure and economy.
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission / motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. Flexco has been a member since 1963.
Membership in the PRB Coal Users Group comprises individuals from users of PRB coals as well as prospective consumers. The group focuses on PRB coal safety, handling, combustion, risk management, and characteristics.
The mission of the American Welding Society is to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.
AEM is the leading organization in North America advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers and their value chain partners in the global marketplace. In enabling growth together, AEM and its members build momentum for the equipment manufacturing industry and the markets it serves.
BEMA is an international, non-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food equipment manufacturers and suppliers, whose combined efforts in research and development have led to the continual improvement of the baking and food industries.
CPSA was founded in 2001 to serve the professional needs of individuals interested in all aspects of the coal preparation industry. The underlying goal of the society is to provide a forum for the free exchange of technical information through conference meetings, technical publications, workshops, and personal contacts.
GCAA is the leading voice for the aggregate industry in Georgia, promoting the highest ethical standards and advocating for the interests of its members. With a strong and unified membership base that includes producers, trucking division members, and associate members, GCAA provides its members with the latest legislative and regulatory updates, continuing education opportunities, and critical industry data and reports.
MHI is the nation's largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association, they work to deliver the latest knowledge, the strongest connections, powerful industry leadership, and the best market access for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. MHI has more than 1,050 members and 18 Industry Groups power research and solution sourcing to drive the innovations you can see at its world-class events.
NMA is the only national trade organization that serves as the voice of the U.S. mining industry and the hundreds
of thousands of American workers it employs before Congress, the federal agencies, the judiciary and the media, advocating for public policies that will help America fully and responsibly utilize its vast natural resources.
The organization work to ensure America has secure and reliable supply chains, abundant and affordable energy, and the American-sourced materials necessary for U.S. manufacturing and economic security, all delivered under
world-leading environmental, safety and labor standards.
OSSGA is a not-for-profit industry association representing over 280 aggregate — or stone, sand and gravel — producers and suppliers in Ontario. Collectively, our members supply the majority of the approximately 164 million tonnes of aggregate consumed annually in the province to build and maintain Ontario’s infrastructure needs. OSSGA works in partnership with government and the public to promote a safe and competitive aggregate industry contributing to the creation of strong communities in the province.
SCAA is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry in South Carolina. Our members—stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them—are responsible for the essential raw materials found in every home, building, road, bridge and public works project.
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is the world's largest and most active poultry organization. We represent the entire industry as an "All Feather" association. Membership includes producers and processors of broilers, turkeys, ducks, eggs, and breeding stock, as well as allied companies. Formed in 1947, the association has affiliations in 27 states and member companies worldwide.
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO CERTIFICATION
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization that brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. ISO Certification gives world-class specifications for products, services and systems to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
The following Flexco locations have been independently ISO certified:
Downers Grove, Illinois
Conforms to the Quality Management System Standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The design and manufacture of Mechanical Conveyor Belt Fasteners, Related Installation Tools and Hardware
Flexco Downers Grove ISO Certificate
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The Design and Manufacturing of Maintenance Products for Conveyor Belt Applications
Flexco Grand Rapids ISO Certificate
Baulkham Hills, Australia
Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The manufacture, supply and distribution of rubber and ceramic pulley lagging and conveyor product to the mining industry.
Flexco Australia ISO Certificate
Shanghai, China
Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Flexco China ISO 9001 Certificate
Conforms to the Environmental Management System Standard: ISO 14001:2015
Flexco China ISO14001 Certificate
Conforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standard: ISO 45001:2018
Flexco China ISO 45001 Certificate
Scope: Belt Cleaners, Belt Trackers, and Impact Bed Production and Selling; Conveyor Belt Mechanical Fasteners System, Maintenance Tools, Roller Idlers, Lagging and Other Accessories Selling.
Tamilnadu, India
Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO:9001:2015
Scope: Assembly of Mechanical Conveyor Belt fasteners and Belt Conveyor Products
Flexco India ISO Certificate
Bradford, United Kingdom
Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The distribution, installation and servicing of mechanical conveyor belt fasteners and associated products.
Flexco United Kingdom ISO Certificate
ATEX CERTIFICATION
ATEX is the name given to the two EU directives used to protect employees from explosion risk in areas with an explosive atmosphere. The ATEX directive for manufacturers identifies equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and certifies them for use in specific zones.
The following Flexco products have been ATEX Certified for Zone 1/21:
EZP1 Precleaner
MSP Standard Mine-Duty Precleaner
MMP Medium Mine-Duty Precleaner
HV Stainless Precleaner
PUBLISHED CEMA RATINGS
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) is a trade association servicing the manufacturers and designers of conveyor equipment worldwide. The organization focuses on voluntary adherence to design standards, safety, manufacture and applications to promote the growth of our industry and the advancement of material handling technology.
The following Flexco products have published CEMA ratings:
All Flexco Precleaners
All Flexco Secondary Cleaners
CE MARK
The CE mark indicates product that is self-declared by the manufacturer to comply with applicable European Directives and associated European Standards. By affixing the CE mark, Flexco declares that the product meets all legal requirements for CE marking and can be sold throughout the EEA (European Economic Area).
The following Flexco products have a CE mark:
Novitool® Aero® Splice Press
Novitool® Amigo™ Splice Press
REGULATION EU 1935/2004
EU 1935/2004 is a general safety requirement aimed at ensuring that the substances migrating from the material into the food do not endanger human health or change the food itself.
The following Flexco products have been marked with the Fork and Goblet symbol:
FGP Food Grade Precleaner
BEAG Certification
BEAG certification is an independent, evidence-based assessment of bakery equipment designs mapped to the ANSI/ASB Z50 standard.