Our History

Flexiglass commenced in Western Australia in 1949 when HARRY ROBINS saw the first Holden car and identified the need for a station wagon.

Harry created his first canopy using a steam bent timber frame and sheet metal panels. It was an outstanding success and he was soon making a range of designs from aluminium sheeting with side sliding windows. This innovative canopy featured laminated glass and an interior dome light.

This was just the beginning for Harry. In 1956 he designed the first ever fibreglass canopy. This canopy was years ahead of its time and featured many similarities to today’s canopies. In 1959 Harry diversified into the fibreglass boat building business and together with his two sons created the foundations of today’s Flexiglass. Together they designed and perfected a new system of fibreglass that they called “FLEXIGLASS”. Unlike the ridged canopies of the time, it was extremely lightweight and flexible. Throughout the 1970’s Flexiglass continued to grow and branches were opened in South Australia and Victoria. Demand rapidly grew around the country and New South Wales and Queensland branches soon followed.

In 1989 “Flexiglass” and “Challenge Canopies” merged to form “Flexiglass Challenge” - the largest canopy manufacturer in Australia.

Our Company

Flexiglass is a division of Fleetwood Corporation based at Jandakot in Perth, Western Australia, where we manufacture a growing range of fibreglass canopies, ute lids and associated automotive accessories. We also manufacture Coromal fibreglass caravans which are designed and constructed to meet the rigours of the harsh Australian landscape. Flexiglass employs market leading composites technology to create unsurpassed quality and reliability in all our product range.

The Flexiglass Network

Flexiglass is located in each state of Australia and New Zealand and services the utility market with the largest network of sales branches and regional agents. Flexiglass has over 100 branches and agents throughout Australia and New Zealand, enabling us to offer unparalleled service and convenience.

Research and Development

At Flexiglass we are continuously developing and expanding our product range in order to offer the most comprehensive range of specialised utility accessories. With a dedicated Research and Development section based in W.A. we tailor all of our products to meet harsh Australian conditions.

The Flexiglass canopy has been awarded the prestigious Australia Design Award in recognition of its unique and innovative construction. Flexiglass is the only canopy manufacturer to offer a “Lifetime Shell Structural Warranty”.

From our humble beginnings in 1949, Flexiglass has grown into a market leading company that is providing Australia and New Zealand with the largest range of quality utility accessories.

Flexiglass is “THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEST”