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A welcome from Chris Edwards, president of Flex-Tek Construction & Thermal Solutions

Chris Edwards

Hi, I'm Chris Edwards.

Our Construction business is a key part of Smiths.

Our innovative products help deliver critical building infrastructure in North America.

Customers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry rely on our high-quality, reliable solutions to build HVAC systems in homes and commercial premises that are both efficient and safe.

We have a strong track record of growth, underpinned by our amazing people and culture, our safety-first focus and commitment to continuous improvement.

We combine organic growth with disciplined M&A to strengthen our capabilities, expand our reach and achieve long-term growth.

Our solutions deliver for customers today, tomorrow and into the future.

Thank you.

Our leading capabilities

Expertise

High performance flexible ducting systems

Expertise

Sheet metal ducting and components

Expertise

Engineered lightweight tubing and refrigerant line sets

Expertise

CSST gas piping

Expertise

Open coil heat kits and heating elements

Our brands

Flex-Tek operates as a family of specialist brands which are leaders in their field of expertise, and which have unparalleled regional and customer reach. Our brands are recognised and trusted by customers for quality products, knowledge, service and passion. Being part of Smiths facilitates investment and collaboration on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

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Customers in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry rely on our high-quality, reliable solutions to build HVAC systems and air conditioning systems in homes and commercial premises that are both efficient and safe.

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Chris Edwards
President, Flex-Tek Construction & Thermal Solutions
Chris Edwards

Business in numbers

5.6bn

HVAC units in use globally by 2050 provides sizeable addressable market

3-5%

Annual growth in US light commercial construction market (office/retail/healthcare/education)

3.5-4m

Industry estimated shortage of US housing stock

7+ years

Estimated time to fill US housing supply shortage

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