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Dakin-Flathers Acquires Womaco GmbH as Part of Continued Global Growth   Strengthening Our Position as a Global Bandsaw Blade Manufacturer For more than 125 years, Dakin-Flathers has built a reputation for manufacturing high-performance bandsaw and bandknife blades for customers worldwide. The acquisition of Womaco GmbH further supports our ambition to remain at the forefront of […]

Dakin-Flathers Completes State-of-the-Art Factory Expansion Built for the Future This major investment enhances our production capabilities, operational efficiency, and sustainability efforts. With the expansion now fully operational, we are set to deliver even greater quality and reliability to our customers worldwide. Key highlights of the completed expansion include: A significant boost in manufacturing capacity to […]

Foam Cutting Blades: Choosing the Correct Bandknife Blades for Different Types of Foam     Types of Foam Cutting Blade CNC Bandknife Blades CNC bandknife blades are designed for automated cutting machines, such as Bäumer and Fecken-Kirfel. They are ideal for intricate contouring and profiling of foam. These blades are known for their precision and […]

Exciting Times at Dakin-Flathers: A New Chapter Begins! We are thrilled to share some exciting news that marks a significant milestone in the history of our company. As of 4th March 2024, there’s a change of ownership at Dakin-Flathers, bringing fresh perspectives and renewed energy to our organization. Our current Managing Director and owner, Oliver […]

The game-changer is here – RIPPER37 QUANTUM! Dakin-Flathers has broken the traditional manufacturing mould and developed the best resaw bandsaw blade ever produced using aerospace technology. This ground-breaking technological development is a patent pending industry first. In the ever-evolving world of industrial cutting tools, this game-changing innovation is set to revolutionize the 1” x 2 […]

As the leading European bandsaw blade manufacturer, Dakin-Flathers are excited to announce plans to expand our existing state-of-the-art facility by over 7,500m2 covering 3 floors at our current premises in West Yorkshire, England. At the heart of the project is the drive to reliably deliver quality products to all our new and existing partners, in […]

Whilst other manufacturers have struggled, rationalized, and cut back on their product offerings, Dakin-Flathers has seized the opportunity with both hands, forging ahead with the expansion of its innovative range of products. Among our latest advancements are the new hardback bandsaw blades, designed to redefine performance, durability, and efficiency in cutting applications. Building on the success of the […]

WIKUS-Sägenfabrik Wilhelm H. Kullmann GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading names in German Engineering, with an incredible global reputation for high quality bandsaw blades. When WIKUS made the strategic decision to cease production of their premium quality carbon steel bandsaw range, in order to concentrate on developing their other products, Dakin-Flathers was […]

High-quality British Craftsmanship and German Engineering must be the ultimate partnership. That’s why Dakin-Flathers are delighted to announce we have been selected by world-renowned manufacturer WESPA Metallsägenfabrik SIMONDS Industries GmbH to produce carbon bandsaw blades on their behalf, as a result of a strategic business review. WESPA considered many other manufacturers before deciding to trust […]

Dakin-Flathers Ltd is soon to be the last surviving wood cutting bandsaw blade manufacturer in the UK. Instead of trying to desperately cut costs by moving manufacturing overseas, compromising quality, extending lead times, sacrificing valuable UK jobs and losing skills honed over decades, we’ve continued to stay loyal and keep UK manufacturing alive and thriving. […]