Aflex Inflatables is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated manufacturer of inflatables, based at 241 Haven Road in Stepneyville, Nelson. The company has more than 30 years in the aquatic industry and designs, makes and distributes commercial pool and open water inflatables internationally. Its range includes obstacle courses, modular waterparks, aquatic toys and games, land and industrial inflatables, and marine products such as marker buoys and yacht accessories. Products can be customised to a client's needs.
The company's story starts in 1993, when Martin and Karen Stratford bought a canvas and PVC manufacturing business in Nelson. Its first design was The Hurdles Fun Run, made for a commercial pool, and the company says it designed and built the Live More Awesome World's Longest Inflatable Waterslide, verified by Guinness World Records in July 2015 at 600 metres. Its clients include commercial pools, aquatic centres, beachfronts, lakes and other open water sites. To get pricing, people contact the company through a form on its website to book a free consultation.