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Helen Ebert has joined Rubix as Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. She started on 4 October, reporting to Group CEO Martin Thomsen. Sitting on the executive board, Helen will be accountable for ensuring we comply with all relevant legal, regulatory and governance obligations while supporting strategy implementation and the profitable growth of our business. …

Automotive sector giant Michelin has named Rubix as one of its suppliers of the year for 2021. The awards recognise the ‘excellent performance and strong commitment of a few selected suppliers’. In total, only nine suppliers worldwide receive the prestigious award. In particular, Hélène Paul, Chief Procurement Officer, commented on the Rubix team’s “excellent performance …

Rubix continues to extend its engineering services offer in the UK with the acquisition of Midlands-based Deritend. With sales of more than €12m, Deritend is one of the UK’s longest established and leading providers of engineering repair and replacement solutions, covering a range of specialist product areas including electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, electronic controls and …

With a score of 64 points, up from 56 last year, we are in the 90th percentile for our sector and retain our silver medal. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are integral to our business model and strategic growth priorities. As Europe’s leading distributor of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, we …

Rubix has acquired Bedu Pompen – a specialist supplier of (liquid) pumps to industries in the Benelux region – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Founded in 1981, Bedu Pompen is a leading distributor of industrial (liquid) pumps with a broad product portfolio and a particularly strong presence in the industrial, chemical, food …

Rubix has acquired CompCare Compressed Air Ltd – a specialist in optimising compressed air systems – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Based in Shropshire with a team of experts bringing over 70 years’ combined experience, CompCare’s focus is on extending the life and improving the efficiency of compressed air systems so that …

Rubix has acquired Oleodinamica & Pneumatica Srl (O&P) through its Italian subsidiary, Fluidmec, as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Based in the Cremona region, O&P is a distributor of hydraulic (including hose and hose assemblies) and pneumatic products. The business extends Fluidmec’s presence in the region and O&P’s customers will benefit from the …

As part of the Group’s network development strategy, Rubix has acquired Hafner Pomagier – Trzebuchowscy sp. z o.o (HR Hafner) – a leading supplier of pneumatics and full-line compressed air systems and associated services. HR Hafner was founded in 1991 by the Pomagier and Trzebuchowscy families. The business has developed from a distributor of pneumatic …

Rubix has acquired Casa das Correias – a distributor of power transmission products – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Casa das Correias is based in Leiria, Portugal and will allow Rubix to expand its presence in Iberia in order to better serve Rubix key account customers in the region. With 7 employees …

Rubix has completed the acquisition of Technisch Bureau Magema B.V. Founded in 1982, Magema distributes general maintenance products including tools, consumables, machines and personal protective equipment, as well as warehouse fittings, from renowned brands to key accounts in the Benelux market. In addition, the business provides a wide range of value-added services including bespoke foam …

As part of the Group’s network development strategy, Rubix has completed the acquisition of FIPA, a distributor of industrial supplies including personal protective equipment and a supplier of hydraulic hose assemblies. Founded in 1994 and based in the Ain département, FIPA employs 12 people and generates nearly €5m in annual sales. FIPA became a member …

Signed in April, Rubix has now completed the acquisition of Escudier – a leading French distributor of sealing solutions – in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Escudier was founded in 1948 in Lyon and is managed by 4th generation family owner Yves-Olivier Soulier who will leave the business following a period of transition …

In line with the Group’s network development strategy, Rubix has acquired PPE distributor Nova Modet and – through a separate transaction – is now the majority shareholder of flow specialist Uniseals. Originally founded in 1988, Nova Modet provides PPE (mostly gloves, workwear, respiratory and head-view protections and shoes) to a wide range of customers, including …

Rubix Spain has acquired Suministros Navarro to strengthen its position across the Levante region, in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Originally founded in 1960, Suministros Navarro provides tools and pneumatics, hydraulics and power transmission products and services to a wide range of customers in the area. With 28 employees working from a single …

We have acquired Société Lyonnaise de Robinetterie (Solyro), one of the leading independent suppliers of industrial valve solutions and associated products in France. The company also provides complementary services such as valve and actuator assembly and instrumentation calibration. Founded 43 years ago and based in Lyon, Solyro has built its reputation on strong technical expertise …

Rubix Poland has acquired PePe sp. z o. o. – a renowned supplier of specialist flow products in Poland – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. PePe’s focus on stainless steel solutions used primarily in the food and processing industries will expand our capabilities in the segment across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). …

Rubix UK has acquired Knowlton & Newman Ltd – a specialist provider of electro-mechanical repair services to industries across the south of England – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Knowlton & Newman specialises in the repair and replacement of electric motors, pumps and gearboxes all supported by a ‘round the clock’ 24/7/365 …

Rubix UK has acquired Matara – a specialist supplier of industrial automation products to UK industry – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. Matara’s focus on linear automation components provides Rubix UK with a significantly expanded footprint in the mechatronics market. Operating out of its purpose-built headquarters in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Matara was founded …

Rubix Benelux has acquired Rotterdam-based Geeve Hydraulics, establishing a strong hydraulics offer for Rubix across the region. Geeve is a leading independent hydraulics business and one of Parker’s chosen hydraulics specialists in The Netherlands. Founded in 1996, Geeve distributes hydraulic hoses and components and provides a range of associated services including assembly, certification and repair. …

We continue to do everything we can to ensure that the risk of coronavirus is closely monitored and carefully managed. As with many businesses, our work on this started in March. You can read more about how we managed our business through the first wave here. As restrictions become tighter across Europe, with many markets …

On 2 November Ralf Maurer will join Rubix as Chief Product Officer. Reporting to Group CEO Martin Thomsen, he will sit on the executive board and lead the category management function across the business. Ralf joins from BPW Group – a provider of products and services for logistics and commercial vehicles – where he was …

Published today (Sunday 5 July), the annual Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 league table ranks Britain’s 100 private companies with the biggest sales. Rubix is ranked 28th with sales of €2.4bn in 2019, an increase of six per cent year-on-year. Group CEO Martin Thomsen, said: “Having launched the Rubix brand in June 2018, we …

Rubix is pleased to announce the purchase of Geartech in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Geartech is a specialist distributor of gearboxes, transmissions and electrical motors and is rated as a “BEST” distributor by Bonfiglioli in Norway. This transaction strengthens Rubix’s position in the Norwegian power transmission market. Geartech was founded in 1996 …

Coronavirus has driven demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) to unprecedented levels. With supply chains under pressure, healthcare services across Europe have not been able to access essential PPE through the usual channels. We recognise and celebrate the exceptional effort and personal sacrifices of healthcare workers across Europe, and we are pleased that we can …

On 30 April, Rubix Germany completed the acquisition of Walter Gondrom GmbH & Co. KG, based in Cologne, and the affiliated companies of the Gondrom Group. We announced that we had signed a preliminary agreement to acquire the business on 3 March. The acquisition is in line with the Group’s M&A strategy and develops our …

Rubix is helping the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium to build 15,000 ventilators for the NHS. The consortium was having an issue sourcing a special grease required to assemble the ventilators. Without this particular grease, there was a risk that production of these vital machines would be delayed. Rubix UK was called in to solve the problem. Having …

Our customer, part of the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium, is producing 5,000 medical ventilators by the end of May, and another 8,000 by the end of June. The first ventilator came off the production line on Monday 27 April. Rubix UK supported the consortium across four production lines and two sites, ensuring the necessary consumables were in …

We have taken steps to ensure that the risk of coronavirus is closely monitored and carefully managed. This includes securing availability with our suppliers and identifying alternative sourcing options, in case they are required. As you would expect, we are working hard to reduce the risk of infection for our colleagues and the people we …

Within just 24 hours we designed a solution to produce critical components for ventilators and manufactured the bespoke cutting tool inserts. The UK’s national health service has asked manufacturing businesses to help meet the urgent demand for ventilators. Precision engineering business Nasmyth Group called Matrix (acquired in December 2018) on Monday morning – 30 March …

Rubix Italy has completed the purchase of Barlotti, in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Barlotti is an industrial distribution business specialised in mechanical power transmission and focussed on the food and packaging sectors. Founded in 1981, the business is located in Bologna, at the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, the most important area …

Following a comprehensive search, Pierre Allard-Couluon is appointed Group Chief Sales Officer and will join Rubix on 16 March 2020. Pierre will join the executive board with responsibility for organic sales growth. He will take responsibility for key accounts, sales effectiveness and sales performance across the branch network. Commenting on the appointment, Rubix Group CEO …