Chewing The Channel – Episode With Jay Ball

Chewing The Channel – Jay Ball on the Flotek Journey

Flotek CEO Jay Ball recently appeared on the Chewing The Channel podcast, sharing the story behind Flotek's growth, the acquisitions that shaped the business, and what's next for the group.

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What Jay Covered

In this episode, Jay discusses:

• The Flotek story: How the business grew from a small Welsh telecoms company into a national IT and communications group with over 120 team members.

• 13 acquisitions and counting: Why Flotek chose an acquisition-led growth strategy, how they identify the right businesses, and what happens after the deal is done. The most recent example is the acquisition of FlexiNet, which expanded our presence across the South of England.

• Building a national presence: How Flotek now operates across Wales, England, and Scotland, with offices and engineers covering the UK.

• The importance of culture: Why keeping the identity and people of acquired businesses is central to Flotek's approach, and how the "Purple Army" culture has developed.

• What's next: Jay shares his vision for Flotek's future, including continued growth, new product development, and the role of AI in business communications. That includes being ranked number one in the Oxygen Fast-Growth 50 for 2026.

About Chewing The Channel

Chewing The Channel is a podcast focused on the UK IT and telecoms channel, featuring interviews with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry figures. It's a great listen for anyone interested in how the UK's technology sector is evolving.

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Further Reading

Flotek Named Number One in the Oxygen Fast-Growth 50 — independent recognition of Flotek's growth across the UK tech sector.

Flotek Group Acquires FlexiNet — the latest acquisition, expanding our footprint across Hampshire and the South of England.

Flotek Managed IT Support — see the full scope of what Flotek delivers to partners day-to-day.

A Quick Way to Raise, Track and Resolve Tickets — how partners interact with our support team through the portal.

The Partner Portal is Live! — one place for tickets, e-learning, billing, and resources for every Flotek partner.