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Our traditional fendering range offers the best of both worlds: the timeless charm of a classic wooden appearance combined with the practical benefits of Wilks PVC fendering. Benefits of the Wilks Traditional Range In the realm of boat aesthetics, sometimes nothing beats the appearance of wood. However, the drawbacks of their high maintenance requirements can […]

This year, the team at Wilks fendering and Flexiteek International Ltd participated in the annual Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children. The team here got creative to show their enthusiasm for raising money for this amazing cause with some brilliant Christmas jumpers and appropriate footwear! what is christmas jumper day all about? This special […]

In this blog, we aim to provide you with answers to the most frequently asked questions about Wilks innovative fendering. Ensuring that you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your boat. How do I know what size fender I need? The size and type of fendering required is often determined […]

The range of Wilks fendering is extensive, but the process of selecting the right profile shouldn’t be. If you are looking for fendering to match your existing profile then the Wilks brochure includes real size and shape drawings to physically place and identify the profile you need. Once identified simply find your profile in the […]

Fendering is often only deemed as a functional and practical element of a boat, so colours and styles can be overlooked when choosing the right profile. Luckily, Wilks fendering is available in a variety of materials, styles, colours and sizes, in fact, over over a hundred different profiles, all carefully designed to ensure that when […]

Meet Andy, a machine setter for the production of Flexiteek and Wilks products. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the team? Before joining the team, I worked for 17 years as an extrusion technician for a market leader in PVC-VE and UPVC building products. How long have you worked here? […]

Whether you’re storing your boat in a berth or ashore for the winter, Flexiteek and Wilks can help. There are several ways that you can help protect your boat from the elements and cold weather. Storage and Covers The first step in preparing your boat is determining where it will be stored. This could be […]

Meet Emily, the newest addition to the marketing department for Flexiteek and Wilks products. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Wilks team? Prior to joining the Wilks team, my background was in marketing and design. Before this role, I worked in the motoring and construction industry, where I focused […]

When creating products and keeping ahead of development and innovation, we are lucky enough to have our own on-site tool room. This hub of innovation is based in our UK production facility. Undoubtedly meticulous design and precision engineering are at the heart of all our products. We take it very seriously to ensure we provide […]

With Wilks in its 50th year, it is time to look back at the core values that make Wilks products market-leading in marine fendering innovation. The vision driving Wilks from day one have been based on the key values of family, innovation, loyalty and success. This can be seen in the specialist local team, with […]

Introducing our new European Sales Manager, Chris Pannell, to the Flexiteek team. Tell us about your background. What did you do before joining the Flexiteek International Limited team? I have always had a passion for the marine industry and have worked with boats since I left school. Initially, I got into sailing at quite a […]

As some of the more eagle-eyed amongst of you may have noticed, Wilks was closed on the 9th of June. This was because all of us here at Wilks were attending our annual summer party. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we hope you can appreciate the importance of such an event. Joint CEOs […]