Australian inventor Tony Pike founded FLAT in 2004, when he set out to make wobbly tables a thing of the past. Some years later, following extensive investment in R&D and testing, FLAT has developed patented, proprietary technologies that can be used to stabilise and align items on uneven surfaces. Our hydraulic technology (Patented Actuator Device – or PAD) was commercialised and applied to table bases (using the Patented Undercarriage Key – or PUK) during 2012 and is being used to stabilise and align tables in the hospitality industry worldwide. Our technology could be applied to levelling many other items such as helicopters, domestic appliances, film set equipment and more and can be licensed by manufacturers. The hydraulic technology will find its level on any surface! Stabilising and aligning tables presents a significant problem for those working in the hospitality industry (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés etc), affecting their profitability, customer service and reputation (see how much wobbly tables could be costing you using our online calculator). The FLAT range of table bases provides the solution to problems (wobbly tables and table alignment) that have plagued the industry for decades.