Diya Garware Ibanez, the chairperson, opened the conversation by giving a quick overview of the company’s history. She said: “Our adventure began in the US with its origins in Easthampton Rubber Thread Company, formed in 1863, and then with the formation of Fulflex in 1932. Our family history in India dates back to the Garware Business House, which was established in 1933 and was a pioneer in the manufacture of nylon tyre cords, plastics, polyester films, shipping, paints, ropes, and nets. The rubber division of Garware Business House was established in 1995 and swiftly rose to the top of the world market. Later, the business joined forces with Fulflex to establish Garware Fulflex, becoming a market leader in the process.
“We serve a range of industries, including the medical, textile, PPE, hygiene, sports, and fitness sectors,” she continued. as well as rehabilitation,” she added: The business has established itself as a leading provider of elastic rubber tapes, ribbed tapes, elastic rubber threads and TPU tapes for a variety of textile applications, including fitted bed sheets, swimwear, lingerie, sportswear and undergarments. Industrial, insulation, food and agricultural, custom mixing, and custom calendaring are some of the main market categories that are catered to. Rubber tapes, threads, sheets, tourniquets, esmark bandages, resistance bands, rehabilitation accessories, and many more are among the portfolio’s key goods. “A strong culture of innovation is fostered by a robust commitment to research and development, which enables us to respond to the shifting demands of the global market,” she continued. In a number of significant international markets, Fulflex has developed a solid presence. “We are present locally in Kenya, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, the US, Colombia, Luxembourg, and India. More than 85 nations are where we sell, Diya noted. In actuality, the company’s wide range of products is what has given it a prominent presence in both home and international markets.
Diya explained in more detail the structure of the company’s manufacturing: “We are, by far, the greatest in size and capacities in our product range. Our top-notch manufacturing facilities in the US and India are outfitted with state-of-the-art knowledge in polymers, extrusion, moulding, and calendaring. The greatest criteria for quality, safety, and sustainability are met in their design. Due to this, Fulflex has increased its capabilities and emerged as a global leader in thin-gauge calendered rubber goods. in thermoplastic and rubber moulded and extruded goods.
