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Sam Kirk
Managing Director
J-Flex Rubber Products
Last featured in the media Feb 2026 · 20+ pieces of media coverage.
J-Flex manufacture and supply rubber-based products for use in technology-driven markets such as renewable energy, automotive and mass transit.
They regularly export to 45 countries around the world and have established commercial partnerships in Spain, Germany, Australia and India.
In August 2022 the business underwent a management buyout led by Sam Kirk (Managing Director) and Chris Barnes (Finance Director).
Brexit, Covid, energy crisis, cartel-like behaviour in the supply chain - just some of the challenges we've had to overcome in the last couple of years.
They regularly export to 45 countries around the world and have established commercial partnerships in Spain, Germany, Australia and India.
In August 2022 the business underwent a management buyout led by Sam Kirk (Managing Director) and Chris Barnes (Finance Director).
Brexit, Covid, energy crisis, cartel-like behaviour in the supply chain - just some of the challenges we've had to overcome in the last couple of years.

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