Meet two of our core business divisions, each of which are comprised of synergistic, complimentary companies. NTX Group is a collection of Southern African manufacturers and exporters of specialist narrow fabric and braided products, and Flowmax is a group of companies operating primarily in the fluid handling markets of UK and EU.
The NTX Group consists of various companies involved in the narrow fabric and industrial textiles markets, with four manufacturing plants in Southern Africa. NTX exports a significant proportion of its production to many international markets such as the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.

ACM manufactures elastic and rigid narrow fabrics and components for lingerie, apparel, and garment manufacturing industries in South Africa.

Narrowtex is a South African manufacturer and exporter of woven polyester strapping & lashing, composite strapping, bonded/hot melt strapping, IATF 16949 seatbelt webbing, industrial webbing and curtain tapes.

NBI manufactures braided, twisted and knit‑braided cords and safety-critical ropes for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications to stringent international standards.

Webbing Products is a leading international manufacturer of premium-quality webbings and woven tapes for light to heavy industrial applications.
Flowmax is the UK based Group of over fifteen SME companies operating primarily in the fluid handling markets of the United Kingdom and Europe. Flowmax has grown significantly both organically and by acquisition since it was acquired by SA Bias over a decade ago. If you are a UK based SME owner looking for an experienced operating partner, please contact SA Bias or the Flowmax team.

Specialist in dry disconnect systems and hose fittings, supplying solutions for handling high-value or hazardous fluids with zero-spill requirements.

Supplier of engineered pump and metering systems for petroleum, chemical, and tanker operations, including loading arms, flow meters, and custom solutions.

Supplier of heating components and solutions for the oil and gas heating sector, offering a large stock of products and an in-house test facility.

Supplier of process solutions for life sciences, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and related sectors, offering products built to high quality standards.

Manufacturer and tester of flexible hose assemblies, serving industries such as power generation, chemical processing, and petrochemicals.

B&D Plastics is a UK distributor of plastic pipework systems, supplying pressure pipes, fittings and drainage products for industrial applications.

Distributor of marine and industrial pumps, specialising in tailored solutions for challenging applications involving fluids such as seawater, oils, and chemicals.

Provider of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue and lubrication equipment, with long-standing customer networks and exclusive UK supply agreements.

Designer of energy-efficient systems for building services and industrial applications, including district heating and heat recovery solutions.

Healthy buildings refer to structures designed, constructed, and operated with the well-being and health of occupants as a primary consideration.

Helec Ltd supplies CHP and packaged plant room systems, delivering low‑carbon heating and energy solutions across UK commercial projects.

Manufacturer and distributor of fluid handling equipment for the road transport industry, known for fast delivery and broad product availability.

Provider of tanker loading, metering equipment, and engineered solutions, offering design, fabrication, installation, and standard products.

Developer and distributor of products for global markets, later integrated with Hytek to ensure continued growth after its founder’s retirement plans.

Creator of modern fueling delivery systems, producing hand-built pumps in the UK and recognised for innovation and international impact.

Rob Pond Ltd is a UK plumbing distributor providing niche products like valves, brassware and flexible hoses to merchants nationwide.

Independent supplier of water pumps for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and domestic use, with products sourced from major international brands.

Designer and manufacturer of monitoring and gauging equipment for liquid and powder storage industries, producing UK-assembled products shipped worldwide.