About

About checkmate

Engineered excellence: Innovative solutions for every challenge

For over 40 years, Checkmate Flexible Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering advanced engineering solutions across multiple industries. Our expertise spans both precision manufacturing and custom design, allowing us to develop products that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance.

From cutting-edge cargo protection systems to bespoke engineering solutions, our team leverages world-class technology and deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges. Whether you need high-performance materials, durable protective solutions, or custom-engineered products, we bring unrivalled expertise to every project.

extensive knowledge

Why Checkmate Flex?

Engineers come to Checkmate because our extensive knowledge of engineering and allied industries means we work in partnership with like-minded professionals looking for innovation, integrity and long-term value.

Clients include the UK MOD, Government Research Establishments and international shipping companies, and NATO forces. We welcome your enquiry and will always discuss projects in confidence.

Specialist engineering company

CFE is a specialist engineering company whose core capabilities are the specification, design and building of fabrications from elastomers, offering a complete service from conception to manufacture. 

Our products vary from lightweight to hundreds of kilograms.

We have the equipment, materials knowledge, design proficiency and a highly experienced and skilled team able to deliver the standard of service expected by technically demanding customers.

Our considerable experience in the design and manufacture of elastomeric products has established a worldwide reputation in the field – many of our clients are international.

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Our Team

Team members

Kyle Lake

Director, General Manager & Head of Engineering

Chris Pickford

Project Engineer

John Weedon

Project Engineer

Martine Hamilton-Neate

Finance and Business Support Administrator

Lesley Cole

Sales & Business Admin

Peter Smith

Senior Project Engineer

Anthony Campbell

Production Manager

Innovative company

Our History

CFE take pride in its extensive knowledge and expertise that spans over a century and continue to lead where others follow.

This has been recognised with the honour of being granted the Queen’s Award for innovation along with many other prestigious industry accolades.

Employee owned

Employee-owned, people-focused

At Checkmate Flexible Engineering, we are proud to be an employee-owned company, which means our success is directly shared with the people who drive it; our employees. This ownership model isn’t just about business; it’s about fostering a culture where everyone has a voice, a stake, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Our employee ownership structure empowers every member of the team to contribute their best ideas, skills, and expertise. It fuels innovation, strengthens collaboration, and creates an environment where people are invested in delivering high-quality solutions for our customers.

As owners, we care deeply about the long-term success of our company, our customers, and each other. This pride of ownership means that we approach every project with dedication and integrity, striving to exceed expectations and build lasting relationships.

When you work with Checkmate Flexible Engineering, you’re not just partnering with a company. You’re partnering with a team of owners who are personally committed to achieving results and driving success.