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Keeping industry moving since 1990

From a two-man strip curtain workshop in Edenvale to the exclusive ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems distributor for Sub-Saharan Africa.
1990
Year established
60+
Staff members
05
Offices in South Africa
ABOUT US

Founded on quality and workmanship

Maxiflex was founded in 1990 by Frans Janssen under the name Janssen Products cc, specialising in the manufacture, supply and installation of PVC strip curtains, protection screens and impact doors. The Maxiflex brand quickly earned a reputation for quality and reliability, which led to the adoption of the name Maxiflex Door Systems.
As the company grew, securing exclusive distributorships and expanding its product offering, a move to a larger, purpose-built facility in Spartan, Johannesburg followed in 1996. Continued growth saw a second relocation to our current premises, also in Spartan, which features a 2,000 m² warehouse, modern offices and a fully equipped showroom.
From our Johannesburg head office, supported by operations in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban, we proudly serve customers across Southern Africa.
Exclusive distributor
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems for Sub-Saharan Africa, plus Teckentrup Door Solutions.
Locally manufactured
Our own impact, sectional and high speed doors, and loading dock equipment.
Bram & Frans Janssen
“
It is extremely gratifying to see that many of the values laid down by Frans all those years ago still guide us today. Our pride in quality and workmanship continues to define who we are, and it shows in the service we deliver.
Bram Janssen
CEO, Maxiflex Door Systems
OUR TIMELINE

From 1990, milestone by milestone

1990
Frans Janssen starts Janssen Products cc in rented premises in Meadowbrook, Edenvale.
1992
Moves to larger rented premises in Meadowdale, Edenvale.
1994
Appointed distributor for Schieffer Tor und Schutzsysteme GmbH. Introduces the first high speed door to the South African market and supplies the first doors to BMW South Africa in Rosslyn.
1996
Moves into newly built, owned premises at 14b Foreman Street, Spartan Ext. 7, Kempton Park.
2002
Schieffer is acquired by Albany International and changes its name to Albany Door Systems.
2007
Acquires a regional agent and establishes Maxiflex KZN.
2009
Janssen Products cc starts trading as Maxiflex Door Systems. Appointed distributor for Teckentrup Door Solutions.
2012
Albany Door Systems is acquired by ASSA ABLOY. The Port Elizabeth branch opens and Maxiflex SA is started as the trading company for Johannesburg and surrounding provinces.
2013
Appointed distributor for the Crawford and Megadoor brands, completing the industrial entrance system portfolio for ASSA ABLOY in Southern Africa.
2014
Moves offices and factory to larger, upgraded premises at 14A Foreman Street, Spartan Ext. 7, Kempton Park.
2015
The Cape Town office opens to look after the Western Cape region and give Maxiflex a national presence.
2019
Design and manufacturing of the MaxiDock range of dock levellers.
2021
First production of the MF40 Sectional Door.
2022
Production of the new and improved Atmodoor 2.0.
2023
Production of the new EOD Edge of Dock Leveller.
2025
First assembly of the new MaxiRoll.
WHAT DRIVES US

Mission, vision and values

OUR MISSION

Trust, enthusiasm, respect and pride

Continuously working together to cultivate an environment of trust, enthusiasm, respect and pride in every aspect of our company.
OUR VISION

The indisputable leader in entrance solutions

To be the indisputable leader in entrance solutions in South Africa, where our name is synonymous with reliability, quality and professionalism, making Maxiflex the obvious choice in our industry.
OUR VALUES

Adaptable, reliable, long term

To be adaptable, reliable, and create solutions that enable us to develop trusted long term client relationships.
OUR DIRECTORS

Meet the team behind the business

Established 1990 · 60+ staff · Five offices

Bram Janssen

Chief Executive Officer

Guy Cooke

Managing Director

Jacques Snyman

Operations Director
DOWNLOADS

Brochures, certificates and references

Full product brochure

Maxiflex General Brochure

Authorised distributor certificate

Issued 2026

Full company profile

Latest edition

ASSA ABLOY reference letter

Letter of business reference

BIM object portal

bimobject.com

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