Established in Collingwood (Victoria) in 1951 by Robert Miller, Flextool has been dedicated to delivering quality professional concrete equipment and tools with a high focus on efficiency and safety. From designing Australia’s first flexible shaft concrete vibrator and ‘three dog’ coupling system in 1965, to launching innovative equipment solutions throughout the years, Flextool continues to be the trade-trusted brand in the concreting and construction industries.
2023
The daily grind just got easier
The Flextool Planetary Concrete Grinder FCG-450 is compact in design and delivers exceptional grinding and polishing capability. This powerful grinder is packed with features to achieve optimal efficiency and operator comfort.
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2023
Smith Performance Sprayers range extension
Built for performance and durability, the Smith Performance Sprayers multi-use and battery operated sprayers - SMU-1.5, SMU-8, S3E-V are fitted with chemical resistant seals and heavy-duty components making them suitable for use with a wide range of chemicals commonly used in industries such as cleaning, construction, turf and agriculture, pest control and many more.
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2023
Flextool BladeTec Diamond Tooling - Faster cutting, longer lasting.
Flextool relaunches the BladeTec Diamond Blades and Cup Wheels range with higher diamond concentrations for faster cutting, larger segments for longer life, high-grade steel cores for distortion prevention, cooling and debris clearing features.
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2023
Flextool Dust Collector - 100% uninterrupted work
The launch of the first Flextool Dust Collectors included the Flextool Dust Collector FDC-1A. Efficiency is at its core with the patented auto-pulsing technology, allowing 100% uninterrupted working and no manual filter cleaning. The high-quality H-Class HEPA filtration system is designed to capture the finest concrete and silica dust particles, making the Flextool Dust Collector FDC-1A fully compliant with the new silica dust state safety regulations.
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2022
Making our best even better
The Flextool PortaVibe has been the go-to concrete vibrator for many concreters in Australia.
With a continued focus on product optimisation, Flextool has developed an innovative contoured engine protection guard which offers improved durability and engine protection during operation and transport. The Flextool PortaVibe Engine Guard FVE44-2G provides the ultimate solution in concrete vibration.
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2022
Try before you buy.
Guaranteed success.
At Flextool we understand that buying equipment can be a big commitment. That’s why we launched the Try Before You Buy program. It’s designed to make your life, and your business decisions, easier by experiencing selected Flextool products through our Hire partners, for two days, free of charge.
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2022
MQ Whiteman – Now exclusive to Flextool
MQ Whiteman and Multiquip products are now officially part of Flextool’s “home of leading brands” offering. Flextool signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Multiquip (USA) in May 2021, to provide Australian customers with easy access to the entire Multiquip and MQ Whiteman range of products.
MQ Whiteman are leaders in concrete finishing and offer superior equipment to both the residential and commercial construction industries. Designed and manufactured in the USA, the range includes Walk-Behind Power Trowels, Ride-On Power Trowels, Truss Screeds and Chemical Spraying Systems. The range is only available through authorised dealers in Australia. All MQ Whiteman products are covered by Flextool’s industry leading after sales service initiative, the Flextool Promise.
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2021
Nothing is tough with the Flextool TuffTruk
Adding a new product category to the Flextool range, Flextool’s range of TuffTruk mini dumpers provide maximum versatility and light-touch operation. Available in both battery power and petrol engine, the Flextool TuffTruk is ideal for interior demolition, general construction, landscaping, utility work and much more.
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2021
Mikasa Soil Compaction range extension
Flextool launches more power packed and superior performance Mikasa Forward and Reversible Plate Compactors to the Australian market. The MVC-F60H, MVC-F80H and MVH-158DY are built to last and come with a 3-year Mikasa product warranty, plus all Mikasa products are covered by the Flextool Promise.
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2021
The Flextool TechHub relocation
Flextool is passionate about creating efficient and safe construction equipment. With an ongoing focus on product innovation, it was a natural progression to expand the TechHub, Flextool R&D facility, by moving it to a larger site in South Australia.
2021
No space is too small
Adding another product to the Flextool ‘PORTA’ range, the Flextool PortaPac FCP-48 has been designed for ultimate manoeuvrability, making it the ideal forward plate compactor for many different trades. Incorporating a narrow base plate, the Flextool PortaPac FCP-48 can complete soil compaction works in tight and restricted spaces where larger plate compactors cannot fit.
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2021
Screed with ease
Featuring high frequency vibration across the entire width of the extrusion blade, the Flextool PortaScreed FPS-3 delivers accurate and high-quality screeding that is much faster than traditional screeding methods. The Flextool PortaScreed FPS-3 has been optimised to improve operator comfort and efficiency, including handle vibration isolators for reduced vibration transfer, a fully adjustable twin-handle system for easy height adjustment, and a sturdy spring-loaded kickstand for straightforward refuelling and storage.
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2020
Finish faster with the Flextool PortaTrowel
The Flextool PortaTrowel’s lightweight design improves operator safety and allows for earlier commencement of concrete finishing when compared to heavier walk-behind machines. Matched with multi-use combination blades and a variable-length pole, this unit achieves optimum control from up to 6 metres away and allows the operator to complete finishing works without the need to step on wet concrete.
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2020
The power is in your hands
Ideal for noise-sensitive and enclosed environments, the Flextool PowerVibe FPV is a fully electric, high-frequency concrete vibrator designed to deliver optimum consolidation of concrete when operating under load.
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2020
Save your back…
Concrete placing is a back-breaking industry, Flextool got your back with the Flextool PortaVibe Backpack FVE-BP. The ergonomic contouring aluminium frame design and 4-point fully adjustable padded harness evenly distribute weight to both shoulders and hips to improve user comfort whilst reducing back strain and fatigue.
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2020
The Flextool Promise. Job done.
In May 2020 Flextool introduced the industry leading aftersales program ‘The Flextool Promise’. A program designed around minimising downtime on the jobsite due to equipment issues.
To put it simply, if the unexpected happens and something goes wrong with your Flextool equipment within the first 12 months of purchase, we’ll arrange to give you a loan machine for 2 days, free of charge, while we work to repair or replace your Flextool product.
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2019
Smith Performance Sprayers are exclusive to Flextool in Australia
Exclusive to Flextool, Smith Performance Sprayers are leader in liquid applicator technologies with numerous category leading introductions. Flextool started the partnership by launching the Smith Performance Sprayers Industrial Concrete Sprayer S103E.
2012
DuluxGroup acquired the Alesco group
DuluxGroup has a strong focus on innovation in safety and user experience, as well as a quality manufacturing.
Alesco Corporation purchased Flextool | Parchem Construction Supplies in 2006.
2001
Mikasa – Now exclusive to Flextool
Flextool signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Mikasa (Japan) 2001, to provide Australian customers with easy access to the power packed Mikasa Tamping Rammers, Forward and Reversible Plate Compactors.
Mikasa soil compactors are recognised as the industry standard for compacting granular soils and asphalt, these premium soil compactors are built to last and all products are covered by a 3 year product warranty, as well as the Flextool Promise.
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1968
Hire and Rental Industry Association
The Hire and Rental Industry Association was founded in 1968 and Flextool has been a key member since.
1966
Expansion into manufacturing light construction equipment
The product lines have grown from just flexible shafts and concrete vibrators into a wide range of concrete equipment and accessories. The company began to provide more concrete solutions with products for concrete vibrating, trowelling, screeding, grinding, surfacing, drilling and cutting for the industry.
1965
First Australian made concrete vibrator
Bob designed the Australian concrete vibrator and innovative “three-dog” coupling system. Since the patent has expired, this “three-dog” coupling has been adopted by worldwide manufacturers.
Flextool’s first branch opened in Sydney, it was one of the first Hire and Service companies in 1964.
1951
Establishment of the Flextool
Robert Miller, a repetition engineer established a factory in Collingwood, Melbourne. Bob won a tender to manufacture industrial parts for the Australian built Canberra Jet Bomber and automotive parts.