Our History

Born in the Alps (1953–1962)

In 1953, on the slopes of the Hautes-Alpes, our team produced France’s first rigid PVC profiles.

By 1962, the same spirit of invention led to the world’s first flexible strip door, transforming industrial spaces worldwide.

Timeline highlights:

• 1953: Rigid PVC extrusion begins in the Hautes-Alpes region.
• 1957: Early expertise in precision tooling and profile shaping.
• 1962: Launch of the first flexible PVC strip door — a global first.

Defining Flexibility (1963–1996)

As soft PVC became its own specialty, a new identity was born — Extruflex.

Decades of experimentation refined the art of flexibility, giving industries materials that made workplaces safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Precision and adaptability became our trademark long before “performance polymers” was a phrase.

Timeline highlights:

• 1967: Flexible PVC division named “Extruflex” under Planet-Wattohm.
• 1970s: Expansion of flexible PVC product range, meeting rising industrial demand.
• 1980s: New formulations improve clarity, UV stability, and cold resistance.
• 1990: Fontenay Industry acquires Extruflex, investing in modernization.

Building a strong European Foundation (1997–2003)

As Extruflex entered a new century, Europe became our proving ground.

Through strategic acquisitions and the integration of leading expertise from France, Germany, and the UK, we created a unified standard of quality and innovation.

This period laid the technical and industrial foundation that would power Extruflex’s rise as a global reference in flexible PVC.

Timeline highlights:

• 1997: J. Valat acquires Extruflex.
• 1998: Acquisition of French competitor Euroflex.
• 1999: Purchase of Beneke-Kaliko’s PVC business unit (Germany)
• 2002: Acquisition of Powerkit Ltd (UK).
• 2003: Formation of Extruflex GmbH & Extruflex UK.

Becoming the Global Leader (2004–2025)

Building on its European foundation, Extruflex expanded across continents to bring manufacturing closer to customers and ensure consistency everywhere.

With operations spanning four countries and distribution in over 80 markets, the company evolved from a regional champion into the global leader in flexible vinyl — setting the standard for quality, performance, and reliability worldwide.

Timeline highlights:

• 2004: Creation of Extruflex Zhongshan (China).
• 2005: Acquisition of Kautex soft-PVC division (Germany).
• 2008: Formation of Extruflex Asia Pacific (Hong Kong).
• 2010: Establishment of Extruflex North America (Alabama, USA).
• 2011: Launch of Extruflex do Brasil (Curitiba).
• 2016: Founding of Extruflex LLC (Moscow, Russia).
• 2020s: Continuous innovation in eco-design, digitalization, and sustainability.

Why the World Chooses Extruflex (Today)

Every strip, sheet, and film we produce carries the same DNA — clarity, durability, and safety.

From food production facilities to data centers, Extruflex materials perform where failure isn’t an option.

Our decades of experience translate into reliability that powers industries large and small, every single day.

Timeline highlights:

• 4 manufacturing factories — in France, China, the USA, and Brazil
• 7 sales and distribution offices worldwide — ensuring proximity to every market
• 80+ countries served with regional stock and support.
• 99.5% specification conformity across factories.
• Trusted by thousands of industrial partners worldwide.

What’s Next (Tomorrow)

The next generation of Extruflex products focuses on cleaner chemistries, smarter formulations, and advanced recyclability.

We’re engineering material intelligence that shapes a more sustainable, efficient, and connected world — one flexible innovation at a time.

Timeline highlights:

• Next-gen formulations: lower VOCs, improved transparency, higher recyclability.
• Digital traceability: quality data integrated across factories.
• Expanded applications: cleanrooms, data centers, and energy-efficient buildings.