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Doris Bush
Vice President Corporate Development & Communications
Phone: +49 152 54718127
Tobias van der Linde
Manager Corporate Communications
Phone: +49 174 2415434
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Press mailbox: press@flender.com
Doris Bush
Vice President Corporate Development & Communications
Phone: +49 152 54718127
Tobias van der Linde
Manager Corporate Communications
Phone: +49 174 2415434
Flender announces the global launch of the next extension of Flender One gearboxes. After the models for pumps and paper applications, Flender One expands its reach, offering versatile solutions for over one hundred different applications. The new gear units are designed to meet a wide range of application needs, including bucket elevators, belt conveyors, and hoisting applications.
Flender Press - Bocholt, July 01.2024
Flender receives the NRW.Global Business AWARD for its innovative, sustainable and global corporate strategy as well as the company's central role in the global industry and energy transition. NRW Minister of Economic Affairs Mona Neubaur presented the award to Flender CEO Andreas Evertz.
Flender Press - Bocholt, June 25.2024
On Friday, June 7, Flender had invited all employees from the Bocholt, Mussum, and Voerde sites, as well as representatives from customers, suppliers, associations, politics, and regional partners for the grand anniversary party. Around 2,500 guests experienced a spectacular evening. Among the guests was NRW Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.
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Flender Press - Bocholt, June 10.2024
After Eickhoff’s announcement end of April 2023 to exit the Wind serial production, German drive manufacturer Flender has reached an agreement with Eickhoff to acquire Eickhoff Wind Asia Pvt Ltd (EWA) with its assembly plant in Walajabad Taluk, India.
Flender Press - Bocholt, February 29.2024
Drive manufacturer Flender has partnered with renewable energy provider ECO2GROW to purchase green electricity directly from wind and solar power plants.
Flender Press - Bocholt, February 15, 2024
Flender has been awarded the platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world's most renowned provider of sustainability ratings for companies. This places Flender among the top one percent of companies evaluated by EcoVadis.
Flender Press - Bocholt, January 09.2024
Flender has received the Supplier Excellence Recognition Award 2023 from US machinery manufacturer Caterpillar. Flender received the award for maintaining 95% delivery reliability and zero defects. The award positions Flender as a top supplier for Caterpillar’s global Aftermarket (Reman) Division business.
Flender Press - Bocholt, December 08.2023
The drive specialist Flender has been awarded the German Sustainability Award 2024 in the mechanical engineering category. The challenges posed by climate change, resource scarcity, species loss, and social division are intensifying, while business and industry skills in Germany are growing to combat these challenges. Flender received the prestigious award for pioneering this sustainable transformation.
Flender Press - Bocholt, November 24.2023
On Thursday, 14 September 2023, the Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia Hendrik Wüst visited the drive specialist Flender at its plant in Voerde. Apprentices, supervisors and design engineers explain the assembly and testing of gearboxes.
Flender Press - Bocholt, September 20.2023
Australia plays a significant role in the global ramp up of renewable energies. In view of this, German drive train specialist Flender further expands production and service capacities on the continent by opening a new facility in Sydney.
Flender Press - Bocholt, September 11, 2023
At the Husum Wind trade show Winergy is presenting Service 360, a new service concept for wind turbine drivetrains. It is the most comprehensive service concept in the market for wind drives.
Flender Press - Bocholt, August 31, 2023
Vice Chancellor Dr. Robert Habeck visited Flender site in Voerde and helps out during the production of large-scale drives for wind turbines. Minister Habeck: " For the energy transition, we need value creation like at Flender."
Flender Press - Bocholt, August 28, 2023
On Friday, July 14, 2023, the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck, visited the drive specialist Flender at its production site in Penig, Germany.
Flender Press - Bocholt, 18 July 2023
Logistics and storage areas on 18,000 square meters enable a new logistics concept. Flender thus makes a contribution to the energy transition: Storage of large components for wind energy and reduction of CO2 emissions through optimized transport routes and a sustainable hall concept.
Flender press - Bocholt, May 17, 2023
On Tuesday German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Dr. Robert Habeck visited drive specialist Flender at the international industry expo Hannover Messe. Flender was part of the Minister’s official tour of the expo and Habeck took the opportunity to talk with Flender CEO Andreas Evertz about the energy transition goals for Germany and Europe, Flender’s role as one of the core suppliers for the wind energy industry, and also the importance of an energy-efficient industry on the way to reach global climate goals.
Flender press - Bocholt, April 18, 2023
Flender has been building gear units for industrial applications for over a century. In the 1990s, the drive specialist redefined industrial gear units and set the global grey standard with the Flender gear unit. "We are now reinventing this standard," said Andreas Evertz, CEO of the Flender Group, at the presentation of the successor Flender One at the Hannover Messe.
Flender press - Bocholt, April 17, 2023
German drive specialist Flender today announced that Christian Terlinde will take over the company’s Group CFO position starting July 1, 2023. Terlinde is currently Group CFO at German commercial vehicle supplier Jost Werke SE.
Flender press - Bocholt, April 04, 2023
After establishing the Flender Standard Gearbox (FSG) as the industry standard for industrial gearboxes around 30 years ago, Flender is now introducing its successor at Hannover Messe: Flender One.
Flender press - Bocholt, March 15, 2023
In light of the dramatic circumstances in the earthquake area in Turkey and Syria, the Bocholt-based drive manufacturer Flender announces that it will donate 100,000 euros to the victims of the natural disaster.
Flender press - Bocholt, March 07, 2023
Flender announced today that it has achieved a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the worlds’ most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Being awarded the Gold Medal is outstanding as this is the first year the company has applied for EcoVadis rating after being independent as company again. With their first application Flender ranks in the top 5 percent of companies for sustainability performance globally, according to EcoVadis.
Flender press - Bocholt, November 17, 2022
Drive specialist Flender is expanding production capacities at its two Indian locations in Chennai and Kharagpur. With the investments the company addresses the increased demand for wind energy capacities in the Indian region and globally.
Flender press - Bocholt, November 02, 2022
Flender One is the new, single-stage helical gear unit with reduced power loss and significant savings in operating costs. Focus on sustainability: resource conservation through precisely tailored sizing and energy-efficient operation. Unique combination of product design, gearbox intelligence and digitalization
Flender press - Bocholt, September 15, 2022
Flender has expanded and newly positioned its Winergy brand as a system supplier. The new line-up will be presented to the public for the first time at WindEnergy Hamburg. Winergy is now the only brand in the wind drive market that combines more than 40 years of expertise for the entire drive train under one roof with gearboxes, generators, direct drive segments, couplings and digital solutions.
Flender press - Bocholt, September 01, 2022
Flender is expanding the portfolio in the field of industrial couplings by introducing clamping elements for the connection of shaft and hub. Under the name Fastex, the new series ensures a frictional connection and thus an efficient transmission of torque and power.
Flender press - Bocholt, June 23, 2022
Flender is expanding the portfolio of its flexible coupling series N-Eupex by introducing three new types. The new products allow users additional flexibility in their systems without losing the compact design and high load capacity of a pin coupling.
Flender press - Bocholt, May 05, 2022
Flender reached an agreement to acquire Finnish wind turbine gearbox manufacturer Moventas. The planned acquisition marks the next step in Flender’s growth strategy after progressing into independency last year. Integrating Moventas’ engineering and service capabilities will further foster Flender’s wind drives business under the successful Winergy product brand.
Flender press - Bocholt, February 10, 2022
Flender announces the closing of the acquisition of Moventas
New logistics and storage areas for large components on 19,000 square meters enable sustainable logistics concept. Decrease of CO2 emissions through optimized transport routes.
Flender press - Bocholt, December 16, 2021
As first drive manufacturer worldwide, Flender has passed the 200 GW milestone of gearbox capacity for delivered wind turbines with its Winergy product brand. Consequently, over 150 million households can be supplied reliably with electricity from renewable sources.
Flender press - Bocholt, December 13, 2021
With a festive groundbreaking ceremony, Flender officially started work on the expansion of production capacities for wind drive systems at its site in Tianjin, China. On more than 16,000 square meters, Flender is investing in a new production hall as well as administration and supply buildings for its wind energy business under the Winergy brand.
Flender press - Bocholt, September 9, 2021
Following the emergency situation in the German flood areas, Flender has donated 200,000 euros to people affected by the catastrophe. The donation will go to Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.
Flender press - Bocholt, July 30, 2021
Flender China has a new Chairman. As of April 1, 2021, Dr.-Ing. Jianhui Gou joined Flender Group and has been appointed as Chairman of Flender China.
Flender press - Bocholt, April 7, 2021
Flender and Schaeffler have developed an innovative “SMART Box”, a reusable transport box for large size bearings. The modular design of the box ensures improved handling and reduced storage space. The “SMART Box” provides an innovative solution for environmental and climate protection.
Flender press - Bocholt, March 24, 2021
Flender has opened its new state-of-the-art testing and workshop facility at the Tonkin Highway Industrial Estate in the Perth suburb of Bayswater. The 3,500 square metre facility enables Flender to combine sales, project delivery, engineering and training in one location in the first of its kind for Flender in Australia. It will also enable the company to expand its operations in Western Australia.
Flender press - Bocholt, December 9, 2020
The N-Eupex DK adds a double-cardanic variant to the already existing short and long construction types. It is universally applicable, but it is particularly suitable for pump applications. At the same time, Flender achieved to increase the performance of the entire N-Eupex series by approximately 30 percent, and the bore capacity by up to 25 percent.
Flender press - Bocholt, November 23, 2020
Flender has announced plans for a expansion into Western Australia with a new state-of-the-art facility in Tonkin Highway Industrial Estate in Bayswater. The move comes as Flender continues to grow in the region and looks to expand its operations in Western Australia to meet increasing customer demand, especially in wind energy and mining sectors.
Flender press - Bocholt, April 27, 2020
Flender Group, part of Siemens AG Portfolio Companies, will have a new CEO. As of April 1, 2020, Andreas Evertz will be appointed as additional Managing Director and will succeed retiring Stefan Tenbrock as CEO effective June 1, 2020.
Flender press - Bocholt, March 6, 2020
Flender is rounding off its range of N-Arpex couplings, first introduced in 2017, with two new designs featuring eight and ten bolting points. N-Arpex now covers a diameter up to 988 mm and a torque up to 2,000,000 Nm. With this new development, Flender has also further optimized the price-performance ratio.
Flender press - Bocholt, May 7, 2019
Flender shows drive solutions for the process industries and a new diagnostic service
Flender press - Bocholt, May 24, 2018
Flender is expanding its portfolio of application-specific gear units and, with the Planurex 3 L for roller presses, is bringing out gear units with the currently highest available power density in the market.
Flender press - Bocholt, February 28, 2018