Flexicon Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance bulk material handling equipment and custom-engineered, plant-wide integrated systems. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the company has established itself as a premier partner for industries requiring the efficient movement of powder and bulk solid materials. Flexicon serves a diverse range of sectors, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and minerals, providing solutions that streamline the sourcing, transport, and processing of dry bulk goods from interior plant locations to exterior storage and transport vessels.
The company’s extensive product portfolio is designed to handle a wide variety of materials, from fine powders to large pellets. Their primary equipment and service offerings include:
- Conveying Systems: Including flexible screw conveyors and pneumatic conveying systems for versatile material transfer.
- Bulk Bag Equipment: High-efficiency bulk bag dischargers, conditioners for loosened solidified materials, and precision bulk bag fillers.
- Handling & Dumping: Bag dump stations with integrated dust collection and heavy-duty drum, box, and container dumpers.
- Processing & Weighing: Automated weigh batching systems and blending equipment that integrate seamlessly into existing production lines.
- Large-Scale Loading: Specialized systems for loading dry bulk materials into railcars and trailers for maritime and land-based shipping.
Flexicon’s key strengths lie in its custom engineering capabilities and its commitment to operational reliability. With over 50 years of experience and more than 25,000 successful installations, the company offers a Lifetime Performance Guarantee on its equipment. A significant specialization is their worldwide network of testing facilities, which allow customers to simulate full-size processes and verify performance with their specific materials before fabrication begins. This rigorous approach, combined with manufacturing facilities on four continents, ensures that Flexicon delivers scalable, sanitary, and durable solutions tailored to the unique throughput and layout requirements of global manufacturers.
