october '05	We have released a further range of LED E approved marker lamps, this time aimed at the light duty end of the market. The Model 894 lamps feature plastic housings with welded acrylic lenses and offer yet another option to a wide range of 12 and light duty 24V vehicles.  Please see the new products section of the website for full specifications.
may '05	Dennis Cunning, Sales Director takes over as Managing Director from Robert Groves who retires after 40 years of service at Flexible Lamps.
may '05	The new 2005-2006 FL catalogue is now available which includes our latest products such as the Models 463, 856, 857, 840 and 841.  Please contact Denise Berry by email, fax or phone to order a copy.
april '05	New developments    This year, FL plans to introduce 21 new products – some of which are outlined here:   New LED Trailer Products  These products are aimed at the European trailer market and include four LED Marker Lamps and an LED Licence Plate Lamp.    Innovative LED lights  This is a new range of FL LED lighting products aimed at the long life market and for customers looking for high levels of reliability - the first of which is the new LED interior light (model 707) due to launch in May. This lamp is for use on high spec trailers such as refrigerated lorries carrying frozen goods to and from supermarkets.
march '05	Success for the Future   In this very competitive environment FL is facing many challenges to retain its worldwide position as a quality supplier and have invested heavily in developing its people to grow their skills and abilities and sustain improvements.   Lynne Baker, HR Director, states: “We have benefited from the successes of our multi-skilled staff who are now able to generate higher productivity and adapt to change more easily.  Our future depends on us being able to continue to train and retain skilled staff and develop people to promote and grow our business in the future, not only for our own success but to ensure that we retain a strong manufacturing base in the UK.  We have come a long way to achieve this - we must now continue these efforts for a winning future!”
february '05	Investing in Training and Development   In 2004, FL held a staggering 2,958 training events across the company.    These included regulatory training, skills training, development programmes, and Continuous Improvement.   Over the past three years, we have increased the range of training and development opportunities provided to staff and many more have taken part in sessions to increase their understanding, skills and contribution to business improvements. Staff are encouraged to discuss their development at appraisals and to identify any areas where training is needed.    FL has made a commitment to invest in the training and development of staff and allocates a budget each year to support this.  In addition we have been very successful in obtaining Government funding and negotiating discounts which add up to an extra £0.5 million, and this enables a greater range of people to take up learning places.   In 2005 we will be continuing to seek additional funding to support our objectives and run programmes for our staff.  We have extended our NVQ programmes to include customer service and distribution and our Cell Coaches are taking part in a qualification course with the Institute of Leadership and Management. Our NVQ in manufacturing has continued with 145 staff currently attending sessions at Harlow and Haverhill.
january '05	Happy New Year to all our customers. Flexible Lamps Ltd has introduced a new range of LED rear lights called the Model 837. Available in stop/tail, direction indicator, fog and reverse, these are smaller versions of the popular Model 838 lamps, measuring just 95mm across. Please see the new product section of the website for details and photographs.