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Introducing the Wilks Xtrude Range – Recycled Fendering
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Combining innovation, performance, and sustainability, the Wilks Xtrude range, developed by Flexiteek, sets a new standard for environmentally responsible marine products. With five decades of extrusion expertise, Xtrude was engineered to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimise waste, and deliver exceptional durability with a strong and measurable environmental focus. Representing a forward-thinking and practical solution for marine professionals, Xtrude redefines what’s possible in modern marine fendering by delivering high-quality profiles with a significantly reduced environmental impact.
Xtrude incorporates 50% recycled Flexiteek surplus material and is made in part from bio-attributed PVC derived from renewable Tall Oil, a natural by-product of sustainably managed forests. The result is a robust, long-lasting profile that matches the performance of conventional PVC while substantially lowering its environmental footprint.
From production to end use, Xtrude forms part of a closed-loop system that reuses materials, reduces waste, and cuts carbon emissions all while maintaining the strength, reliability, and quality synonymous with the Wilks name.
Xtrude demonstrates that high performance and environmental responsibility can truly coexist. It marks a significant step forward in reducing surplus, lowering emissions, and advancing a more sustainable future for marine manufacturing worldwide.
For more information, visit the Flexiteek team at METSTRADE, stand 03.201, from 18th to 20th November. Samples of Xtrude will be available, along with detailed insights into its sustainability, durability, and enhanced design benefits.
ABOUT FLEXITEEK INTERNATIONAL
Flexiteek has been creating beautifully engineered synthetic decking and marine products since 2000.
The first-generation Flexiteek product set the standard in synthetic decking, and the revolutionary second-generation product that launched in 2014 provided many enhanced, market-leading benefits.
In 2024, the new Dame Award-nominated third-generation Flexiteek product established a new standard in synthetic decking. The new range is made using a bio-attributed PVC, removing fossil-fuel based PVC for the first time. Flexiteek 3 has enhanced heat performance and all the usual leading benefits you have come to expect from Flexiteek.
Flexiteek 3 is available in fifteen colours including the exciting new Tritone range. The range includes six dark wood and monochrome colours available. There are up to three caulking colours to select from, off white, contemporary grey and traditional black.
Part of the Flexiteek Group, Wilks marine fendering products have been produced in the UK for over 50 years. A wide range of Wilks fendering options are available and supported by renowned customer service from the UK based sales team.
For more information about our products, visit:
Flexiteek – https://www.flexiteek.com
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