About Us

About Harltex: The Power Behind Your Success

Welcome to Harltex, a name synonymous with precision, quality, and innovation in manufacturing. Established in 1985, Harltex has grown to become a leading force in the industry, serving as the power behind our customers’ success. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we specialise in precision mouldings, extrusions, and rubber-to-metal bonded products that meet the exacting standards of manufacturers and brands across the UK and Europe.

Our Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leader

Harltex began as a small operation focused on delivering high-quality moulding and extrusion mainly for the Domestic Appliance Industry. Over the years, we have grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Each acquisition has strengthened our capabilities and broadened our expertise, allowing us to better serve our diverse customer base.

In 2024, Harltex joined the Goodflex family, marking a new chapter in our story. This partnership has further bolstered our resources and innovation capabilities, enabling us to drive forward as a trusted partner to engineers, purchasing managers, and brand teams.

Our Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leader

Harltex began as a small operation focused on delivering high-quality moulding and extrusion mainly for the Domestic Appliance Industry. Over the years, we have grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Each acquisition has strengthened our capabilities and broadened our expertise, allowing us to better serve our diverse customer base.

In 2024, Harltex joined the Goodflex family, marking a new chapter in our story. This partnership has further bolstered our resources and innovation capabilities, enabling us to drive forward as a trusted partner to engineers, purchasing managers, and brand teams.

Expertise That Makes
a Difference

Our reputation for excellence is built on

High-Quality Products – From concept to production, we deliver precision-engineered mouldings, extrusions, and rubber-to-metal bonded solutions tailored to your needs.

Industry-Leading Expertise at our UK manufacturing facility:

  • CAD Design & 3D Printing
  • Full Rubber Compounding facility
  • One of the largest range of Rubber extruders 60mm to 200mm
  • Injection Moulding, Transfer Moulding & Compression Moulding
  • Rigorous Testing & Validating Services

Customer-Centric Approach

Your success is our priority. We work closely with you to understand your goals and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

Our Team

At the heart of Harltex’s success is an exceptional team of professionals with decades of collective experience in rubber manufacturing, design, and engineering.

From our Technical Directors to our Production Specialists, every team member brings a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. We work collaboratively to provide bespoke solutions that drive our customers’ success.

This dedication is why Harltex continues to be the trusted partner for manufacturers and brands across diverse industries. Read more about our team at our “Meet the Team behind Harltex”.

Industries We Serve

At Harltex, we are proud to serve a diverse range of industries with precision-engineered rubber products designed to meet specific operational and environmental demands. With over 40 years of expertise, we deliver innovative solutions for many industries including

  • Automotive
  • Marine
  • Construction
  • Utilities

Explore the industries we serve in more detail here (link to Industries page) and discover how our bespoke rubber products and advanced processes can support your sector.

Notable Achievements

Pioneering Innovation – Harltex brought the original cable protection system to market, a testament to our dedication to pushing boundaries.

Trusted by Major Power Distributors – We supply regulated transformer mounts that meet the stringent requirements of major power distribution networks.

Sealing Gaskets Expertise – Our growing specialisation in sealing gaskets reflects our commitment to evolving with our customers’ needs.

Notable Achievements

Pioneering Innovation – Harltex brought the original cable protection system to market, a testament to our dedication to pushing boundaries.

Trusted by Major Power Distributors – We supply regulated transformer mounts that meet the stringent requirements of major power distribution networks.

Sealing Gaskets Expertise – Our growing specialisation in sealing gaskets reflects our commitment to evolving with our customers’ needs.

Quality standards that are certified and you can reply upon

Harltex is proud to hold ISO 9001:2015 certification for the manufacture, moulding, and extrusion of rubber products. This internationally recognized standard demonstrates our commitment to quality management, ensuring our processes consistently deliver high-quality results. For our customers, this accreditation means peace of mind: a guarantee of reliability, compliance, and precision in every product we supply. It’s just another way we uphold our promise to be the power behind your success.

Why Choose Harltex?

Innovation-Driven

We don’t just manufacture; we innovate, constantly seeking new ways to add value.

British Manufacturing Excellence

Proudly located in Northampton, we leverage our UK-based facilities to deliver fast, flexible production tailored to your requirements.

Reliability You Can Count On

On-time delivery, impeccable quality, and exceptional customer service are at the core of our operations.

Join the Harltex Legacy

At Harltex, we believe that our success lies in empowering yours. Let us be the driving force behind your projects, turning challenges into opportunities and ideas into reality. Whether you’re a manufacturer, engineer, or brand manager, Harltex is here to power your journey. Contact us (link to contact us page) today to learn more about how we can support your business. Together, let’s achieve great things.