85 years of innovation and success 
December 2024

This month, Flexible Drive celebrates 85 years of continuous growth and evolution, with our business thriving across multiple locations and through various iterations over the past eight decades. We remain committed to our mission, to drive change in a traditional industry, providing seamless user experiences in creating, searching, and delivering control systems for OEM and aftermarket transportation customers.

Component assembly
August 2024

At Flexible Drive, we offer a wide range of mechanical cables for repair, manufacturing, or adjustments. To support this, we maintain an inventory of nearly 5,000 individual components. Some of which are produced in-house using our CNC machines and 3D printers, while unique items are crafted by hand on lathes. Our team consists of qualified technicians, engineers, and skilled craftsmen, all dedicated to producing cables that meet the exacting standards of ISO9001.

The Flexible Drive Files
Circa 1959

It's 1959 and the Saab 95 is unveiled • Cuban Revolution ended • The Dalai Lama flees Tibet during the uprising • The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies • Westfield opened its first location in Blacktown • Flexible Drive manufactures speedometer cables and assemblies from its plant in Ascot Vale • And in 2024 our customers can still rely on us as Australia's best speedo, brake and clutch cable manufacturer.

The Flexible Drive Files
Circa 1964

In 1964 the EH Holden goes into production • Dawn Fraser wins 100m at the Tokyo Olympic Games for the third time in a row • Beatles tour Australia • First edition of The Australian newspaper • Donald Campbell sets a new world land speed record at Lake Eyre, 429 mph • Rolling Stones first album released • Flexible Drive launches an exciting new range of dash controls and accessories • And 60+ years later we’re still leaders in control systems and replacement parts.

It's in our DNA
November 2023

Like paleontologists piecing together a dinosaur from fragments of bone, we take parts so worn out they’re almost unidentifiable, and construct new ones that are indistinguishable from the original, whether it’s a brake cable from a 1925 Model T Ford or a gear shift cable from a 1994 Rav 4. Of course these aren’t components Flexible Drive can just pull off the shelf. They’re OE precision parts, as close to the original as our 3D printers, lathes and skilled tradesmen can achieve.

Let's engrave it
May 2023

Our ratio adaptor boxes are used to correct inaccurate speedo operation and are produced with the highest quality materials; but that's not the only benefit of our product. Flexible Drive offers laser engraving, in-house, allowing our customers a bespoke product. Want your components engraved with your name and/or part number? Just ask us.

Beyond the policies
January 2023

Flexible Drive is weaving diversity and inclusion into the foundations of its business. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as job training and mentorship is supported by our involvement with the Jobsbank Engage program. To find out more...

Triple 3 delivery
July 2022

Flexible Drive has partnered with triple 3 logistics who operate a scheduled delivery service Monday to Friday from our Keysborough silo. triple 3 logistics delivers specialised automotive and transport components to our authorised resellers in the SE Melbourne area. 

Reducing our emissions
May 2022

Flexible Drive added another Jungheinrich forklift to its fleet to improve our lifting, stacking, towing and shuttling capabilities of our control systems products in our head office warehouse and manufacturing facility. This now completes our all-electric materials handling equipment providing lower emissions and improved safety features for our warehouse team.

3D industrial printing
March 2022

As part of continuous improvement in our technical services division Flexible Drive welcomes the Form 3+ additive printer complimenting our existing 3D capability. Although smaller in footprint this machine allows us to quickly go from design to finished part (such as creating dies for injection molding prototypes) using a wide range of functional resin with the streamlined, end-to-end workflow.

Our mission
January 2022

For some, a company mission is just a series of words given little focus by the organisation. To us, our mission is a statement we're proud to display on our wall for everyone to see. Why? Because we believe in it. At Flexible Drive, we are driven to execute our mission to lead the introduction of new techniques and be the catalyst for change in a large, traditional industry. It's the why we do what we do each and every day.

A capability injection
October 2021

Most of our customers are aware small plastic components are a feature of many of the mechanical cables Flexible Drive manufactures. This month's installation of our new injection molding machine adds to the manufacturing capabilities we are renowned for. This equipment is now producing components used in the manufacture of cables for vehicle conversions of left-hand drive to right-hand drive.

We've expanded our mounts range 
May 2021

Flexible Drive is proud to be the Australian distributor of Fibet's high quality range of anti-vibration mounts and bushes products. Partnering with Fibet's expertise and competence makes us the ideal source for any mount requirement – whether the application needs a custom-made option, the use of standard catalogue products – or a combination of both, we will ensure you find the perfect solution. 

Our packaging gets technical 
March 2021

When it came to refreshing our product packaging, we wanted to retain the Flexible Drive orange well known by our customers. But now, we've added tech specs to emphasise the quality product on the inside is really as impressive as how the outside looks. Over the coming months we'll be rolling out our new packs; let us know what you think when you see it hit your shelves.

Happy Anniversary & Christmas
December 2020

This month we celebrate Flexible Drive's 35th Anniversary. Although the origins of our business date back to 1939, our Company has been independently owned by the same family since 1985. And while our products have evolved, one thing has stayed the same - we always put you first. Wishing our staff, customers and suppliers a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May 2021 bring great things to all.

Braking & Cables eCat launch
September 2020

Flexible Drive's approved Authorised Distributors can now find and order their brake hydraulics, REMSA brake pads, auto cables and sensors in a click. Our new eCatalogue is live, featuring all braking cross-reference numbers, VIN/Rego and vehicle search, side-by-side brake comparison, and easy pick up or delivery.

Victorian business continuity
August 2020

In compliance of the Victorian Government Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions and support of our Heavy Truck Manufacturers, Defence, Public Transport, specialised machinery and equipment and Transport equipment customers our Head Office remains operational. In order to control the spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of our staff we are no longer accepting customer visits to our Victorian branch until further notice. Courier deliveries remain contactless.

Click and collect
July 2020

Flexible Drive has expanded its distribution into the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne with a new warehouse silo located in Keysborough. Conveniently located for our customers within Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs, you now have the option of collecting your braking and cable orders within 30 minutes of being placed.

New beginnings
July 2020

This month is pivotal in the long history of our Company. The last stage of our head office relocation is now complete with manufacturing operations in full production at Keilor Park. Whilst Flexible Drive has departed Kensington the origins of that location formed the foundations of our new home. This move gives us the platform to deliver better operations for our staff and an improved manufacturing capability for our Customers.

A sign of the times
June 2020

The end of one era and the start of another. We have removed the 35 year old letters that make up our name from our old building in Kensington and brought them to life via numerous coats of paint (orange of course!). Now fixed to our new head office in Keilor Park, this logo is a connection to Flexible Drive's heritage and a symbol of our Company's potential in this new location.  

We've arrived in Keilor Park
May 2020

Our head office admin and sales teams have relocated to a new premises at 3 Concorde Drive, Keilor Park, Victoria. We welcome all of our customers, suppliers and business partners to drop by for a visit (there's plenty of space to maintain social distancing). And, we're not far off transitioning our old manufacturing operations to this modern, organised and efficient new environment. 

Head Office warehouse
April 2020

Flexible Drive's warehouse is now fully operational in our brand new location at 3 Concorde Drive, Keilor Park, Victoria. Over the past month and in difficult operating circumstances due to COVID-19 our team has packed, shipped and reinstated our stock into its new locations. We are excited about the capability this new facility gives our business to expand operations and better serve our Customers in the years ahead.

COVID-19
March 2020

With the impact of COVID-19 on the world, Flexible Drive maintains operations in support of our valued Transportation customers who are considered 'essential services'. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees, customers and supplier partners during this difficult time. We are doing all we can to provide a safe environment for everyone, so please help us to practice social distancing. We have made provisions to ensure we have sufficient stock to cover this disruption and we will continue to follow the advice of Federal and State Governments.

Head Office move
February 2020

After over 30 years of operation in the Kensington area, Flexible Drive's Victorian head office is making the move to an outstanding new premises in Keilor Park. Over the coming months we will transition our operations to a fabulous new location. This will give our business the opportunity for further growth and to establish a new warehouse logistics and manufacturing capability for the future. More to come soon.....

ISO 9001 accreditation
November 2019

Flexible Drive recently completed its annual Audit review with MSC Global to retain its international standard ISO 9001 accreditation. Our new quality recertification is valid for a further three years. As an organisation we have held this accreditation since 18th January, 1996 and are proud to have retained this certification every year since. We adopt the learnings from each audit process to apply higher standards across all business processes. 

Supporting vehicle conversions
August 2019

We still manufacture all types of control cables for the transport industry but we increasingly find ourselves working with Companies who still need local engineering and manufacturing expertise. We’ve recently started a partnership with HSV to assist them with cables to adapt their imported left hand drive vehicles to right hand drive.

Wiper design in action
June 2019

Flexible Drive has a long association with Terex Australia supplying wiper systems fitted to their proudly Brisbane-built Cranes. The new AT40 Terex Crane is no exception and comes with an additional roof top wiper system. We designed a new wiper system specifically for their new flagship model to maximise vision through the curved roof window, ensuring complete control of the job, in all weather conditions. 

Steering cable support
February 2019

Flexible Drive helps all kinds of Customers with all manner of problems. We stand for great availability, great value and being easy to deal with. And, we like to think all our Customers feel the way these guys do following the support our sales team provided recently with a marine steering cable issue. Read what they said about us here.

Truck & trailer brake pads
August 2018

Remsa's heavy duty line of brake pads are designed specifically for heavy vehicles to meet all requirements. Remsa's HD range ensures safety, long life and comfort. And, now Flexible Drive offer Australian commercial vehicles the opportunity to experience Remsa for themselves.

Brisbane branch refresh
April 2018

We've refreshed the signage at our Coopers Plains branch. With an outstanding sales and warehouse team our Queensland branch continues to expand and service our customers with more stock on shelves, to support our values of great availability, great value and being easy to deal with.

Sydney growth trains

February 2018

This month NSW welcomed the first of the new eight-car suburban Sydney Growth Trains (SGT) being delivered by Downer for the NSW Government. Flexible Drive is proud to be working on this project and look forward to the SGTs entering passenger service later in the year. 

New Hawkei's deploy to the Middle East
January 2018

Australia’s new Victorian-made Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicles have been deployed into a warzone for the first time, as full production starts this year in Bendigo. Flexible Drive is proud to be involved with this project.

Launch of hydraulics
July 2016

When it comes to hydraulics, we're the new kid on the block. Flexible Drive has been strong in cables and controls for over 70 years and a natural extension to this product category is our new hydraulics range. We're here to support the independent resellers.