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FLEX

Power Tools · Steinheim, Germany · Since 1922

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Who owns FLEX?

FLEX is a German power-tool brand that has belonged to China's Chervon Group since 2013.

Verified August 5, 2026 · 3 sources · Full ownership analysis

Latest at FLEX

Updated Oct 12, 2026

FLEX competes for professional users with a focused 24V system and long registered-warranty proposition. The due-diligence issue is precision: FLEX's historic German identity, Chervon ownership and regional sales/warranty execution must each be evidenced separately.

FLEX cordless circular saw and 24V professional tools

Ownership

  1. Parent companyChervon
  2. BrandFLEX

FLEX is a Chervon Group brand. Chervon's official portfolio says FLEX joined the group in 2013; that acquisition statement does not merge FLEX with SKIL, EGO or any other Chervon brand.

Ownership & entity evidence
FLEX, Chervon and Lowe's relationship map
Chervon owns FLEX, while Lowe's is a major retail channel in the reviewed U.S. market rather than the brand owner.

Products

  • FLEX 24V tools, batteries and chargersA professional cordless system covers core construction, woodworking, cutting and fastening uses.
  • Legacy corded, 12V and 18V toolsFLEX maintains legacy product families alongside its newer cordless offer.
  • STACK PACK storage and attachmentsStorage and functional attachments extend the professional jobsite system.

Operations

Made by

  • Chervon's official brand page confirms FLEX group ownership but does not provide a factory assignment for all FLEX tools.
  • FLEX's U.S./Canada warranty names Chervon North America, Inc. as warrantor and refers to authorized FLEX service dealers.
  • Warranty duration differs among 24V products, legacy tools, storage and attachments.

Sold through

  • FLEX directs customers to authorized dealers and service dealers for U.S./Canada warranty support.
  • Registration may extend coverage for eligible FLEX 24V tools, batteries and chargers.
  • Chervon portfolio ownership does not establish a universal retail partner or warranty route.
Manufacturing & channel evidence
FLEX parent, brand and regional warranty boundary
German brand heritage, Chervon ownership and regional warranty administration are separate evidence layers.
For buyers and distributors: what to verify (6)
  1. Verify manufacturer and origin with exact product labels, declarations and shipment documents.
  2. Do not treat that warranty entity as an all-market manufacturer or seller.
  3. Map the exact model and registration status to the correct policy before purchasing.
  4. Confirm dealer authorization and retain the dated proof of purchase.
  5. Complete registration within the stated deadline and save confirmation.
  6. Check the local official site before opening distribution or retail supply.

Competition

Timeline

  1. FLEX brand heritage begins

    FLEX traces its brand history to 1922.

    Sources: [1]

  2. FLEX joins Chervon

    Chervon's brand portfolio dates the FLEX acquisition to 2013.

    Sources: [1]

  3. Reviewed North American warranty policy updated

    FLEX's published warranty identifies Chervon North America, Inc., coverage lengths and authorized-service conditions.

    Sources: [2]

News & analysis

FLEX's official 2022 centenary artwork, showing a grinder cutting metal with sparks stylized as fireworks.Industry · FLEX's Next Century: Can It Become Chervon's Milwaukee?Joe Galli's historical portrait from TTI's 2018 annual report, alongside an editorial title about his first appointments at Chervon.Industry · Less Than a Month In, Galli Is Already Building a New Team at ChervonJoseph Galli in Chervon’s official CEO appointment announcementIndustry · The Man Who Helped Build DeWalt and Milwaukee Has Joined Chervon

Sources (3)

Chervon Group, FLEX · Show all
  1. Chervon Brands — Chervon Group · Accessed Aug 1, 2026
  2. FLEX Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada — FLEX · Accessed Aug 1, 2026
  3. FLEX Power Tools — FLEX · Accessed Aug 1, 2026

First published: Aug 1, 2026 · Last verified: Aug 5, 2026 · Last updated: Aug 5, 2026