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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 …

Rubix Germany has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Walter Gondrom GmbH & Co. KG, based in Cologne, and the affiliated companies of the Gondrom Group. The acquisition is part of Rubix’s M&A strategy. It is subject to the approval of the relevant anti-trust authorities and is expected to complete in April 2020. Gondrom is …

With the addition of two branches, Rubix Spain has enhanced its product and service offering across the country. The transactions are in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Motronic Service Sabadell, S.A specialises in the supply, maintenance and condition monitoring of industrial motors and drives. The business also offers a range of automation solutions, …

Rubix Spain has completed the simultaneous acquisitions of Stop Fluid S.L. and Desarrollos Hidráulicos SF S.L (DHSF), in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Stop Fluid is a specialist distributor of flow equipment (valves, seals, pumps, pipe clamps and thermal utility products) serving water and industrial customers. Stop Fluid also provides a wide range …

Rubix Ireland has acquired RGR Ltd – a specialist supplier of industrial adhesives and abrasives – as part of the Group’s network development strategy. RGR has over 30 years’ experience and reported sales of €4.5m in 2018. RGR’s location and expertise make it an excellent fit with the current operations of Rubix Ireland and will …

Rubix UK has completed the acquisition of specialist hydraulics services supplier, Hydra Engineering Services (Hydraflow Hydraulics), in line with the Group’s network development strategy. Hydraflow Hydraulics specialises in the repair and reconditioning of large cylinders and offers considerable expertise in MRO services. These services include on-site fault-finding and testing of hydraulic pumps, power pack refurbishment, …

Rubix Germany completed the acquisition of the Lerbs Group on 30 October 2019, extending its industry-leading product and service offering. The acquisition includes Lerbs GmbH and all associated companies. Headquartered in Bremen, the Lerbs Group is a full-service supplier of tools, personal & protective equipment, fastening and welding technology products, factory equipment and technical machine …

Founded in 1970, J. Le Corvaisier provides technical services in the areas of mechanical and fluid power transmission and mechatronics. The company also engineers, supplies and maintains related systems for its customers. It operates from three locations in Nancy, Metz and Strasbourg, and in 2003 strengthened its position in east France by acquiring HPE, which …

Rubix UK has completed the acquisition of Peter Campbell Sales Ltd. (PCS). PCS is a leading specialist supplier of metal cutting tools and offers bespoke manufactured solutions across Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Automotive and Precision Machining industries. Operating from two sites between Airdrie, Scotland, and North East England, PCS also manages around 70 …

Rubix Italy has completed the acquisitions of distribution business, DCF and EGA Tecnic, expanding its presence in north-east Italy. Both businesses specialise in distributing mechanical power transmission products and together they generate sales of €10m per year. Founded in 1970, DCF is a well-established distributor in the province of Verona. EGA Technic is a leading …