FlexLink started in 1980 within SKF, the world's largest bearing manufacturer. In 2004, the sales grew by 11% and EBITA improved by 34%.
The FlexLink Group consists of 25 companies with 550 employees in 21 countries. 1982–87
| Rapid development of products and international presence
| 1988–03
| Establishment of Sales Units in: USA, Japan, Germany, Singapore, France, Italy, UK, the Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, China, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Malaysia, Thailand, Czech Republic, Finland
| 1991–96
| Distribution centres in Europe, USA and Japan
| 1997
| Acquired by EQT
| 1999–02
| Acquisition of FlexLink Automation Oy, FlexLink Ticon Ltd., IHT, FlexTek, DKC, PCT Group, FPS
| 2005
| Acquired by ABN AMRO Capital |
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