Flexitallic strengthens commitment to India with new local manufacturing and training facility

Posted on Nov 09, 2026     Tags:

Flexitallic, a global leader in static sealing solutions, has announced the launch of a direct manufacturing and training presence in India – further strengthening its commitment to the region’s fast-growing energy sector.

Operating as Flexitallic India, the new facility supports the Government’s Make in India initiative and contributes to the nation’s ambitious refinery expansion programme, aimed at reducing reliance on imports and meeting rising energy demands.

Until now, Flexitallic’s advanced sealing products have been imported from the UK and supplied through long-standing channel partners – Excl Industrial Products Pvt Ltd, serving Indian customers, OEMs, and projects; and Oiltech, focused on Larsen & Toubro (L&T). While this model will remain, it will now be enhanced through local manufacturing, delivering faster lead times and improved technical support.

Flexitallic India will produce Change® gaskets, Kammprofile gaskets, and Style R gaskets locally, including a Thermiculite® option. This shift eliminates import duties and freight costs on finished products, shortens delivery times, and enables a quicker response during critical plant shutdowns. It also provides customers with direct access to Flexitallic’s advanced sealing technology for demanding and safety-critical applications.

The company will also establish a Flexlogics™ Training Centre, modelled on its successful UK programme, offering specialist modules focused on sealing reliability, safety, and performance. Flexlogics™, the company’s cloud-based bolted joint integrity management platform, provides real-time data, full traceability, and predictive insights to help asset-intensive industries improve reliability, prevent failures, and optimise operations.

Excl Industrial Products Pvt Ltd will act as Flexitallic India’s extended sales arm, expanding its field sales team and increasing market reach – particularly within state-owned refineries and public-sector undertakings.

Sunil Venkatraman, Sales Director of Flexitallic India, said:

“India is Flexitallic UK’s largest overseas market, and the time is right to deepen our roots here. With the country’s refinery expansion programme and strong focus on local manufacturing, establishing Flexitallic India enables us to deliver world-class sealing solutions with greater speed, cost-efficiency, and technical support.”

India’s rapidly expanding energy infrastructure, upcoming petrochemical projects, and the growing presence of global OEMs and EPCs are driving unprecedented demand for high-performance sealing solutions. Flexitallic India will play a critical role in enhancing plant safety and reliability while supporting the nation’s long-term sustainability and Net Zero 2070 targets.

Venkatraman added:

“Our vision is clear: to make Flexitallic India the fastest-growing subsidiary in the Group over the next five years. We’re not just expanding our footprint—we’re partnering with India on its journey to becoming a global energy leader.”