Company Facts
What year did Thermaflex begin operation?
1953
How long is the warranty for our products?
10 years
What are the required PPE requirements for the Production Floor?
Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes
What is our greatest asset?
Our People
How many different types of primary machines are on the production floor (not secondary support machines such as wrappers)? And which machine has the most of it’s type?
9 | Pullover
Where from and when did Thermaflex relocate to SC?
Branford, CT | 1964
What are the products categorized as Good, Better, Best?
Good – KM, Better – MKE, Best – Everclean
*100 pt bonus – What was the color of the fiberglass used prior to Owens Corning?*
Who is responsible for safety at Thermaflex?
Everyone
Who has the longest tenure at Thermaflex?
Tommy Jordan
*100 pt bonus – How many years?*
Name the different Thermaflex locations in order of longest time of being operational.
Abbeville, Canada, Cairo, Phoenix, Houston
What year did we join Smiths Group?
1991
Name all of the Thermaflex Accessory offerings?
Flexible Duct Assemblies, FlexFlow Elbow, FlexaBoot, FlexTie, Thermasleeve, Snaplock Clamp
Name three things that should not be worn near moving/rotating machine parts.
Loose clothing, apron strings, jewelry (rings, long/dangling necklaces and earrings, etc.)
What was Thermaflex’s overall eSAT score for 2025?
83
What is the efficiency incentive cap for the Pullover area?
There is no cap, you earn what you make!
What is the average headcount of all Thermaflex locations combined?
Approx. 315 (+ or – 5)
What does UL 181 certification relate to?
Safety standards for Air Duct Systems
What does Lockout/Tagout protect you from?
Unexpected machine energization while maintenance is being performed.
Name the different Groups that fall under Flex-Tex.
Construction, Industrial, Aerospace, Heat
Of which of our products do we make the most of?
FlexVent – KM
*100 pt bonus – Which specific KM product?*
Name the Street Names of each Thermaflex location. Must include street type – road, avenue, etc.
Abbeville – Carwellyn Rd., Cairo – 12th Ave. NE, Phoenix – S. 56th Ave., Houston – Ella Blvd., Canada – Eastgate Pkwy.
*20 pt bonus per correct address #*
What does MKE stand for?
Metalized Insulated Economical
What is the most common body part injured within Flex-Tek.
Hand
*100 pt bonus – What are the two most common injuries to the hand in Flex-Tek?*
What are the Smiths Values and assigned colors?
Orange – Customer Focus, Red – Passion, Purple – Respect, Green – Ownership, Blue – Integrity
How many patents does Thermaflex hold, including Canadian patents?
Approx. 15 to 20