Helix Tool Company (PE-backed) Acquires Floyd Automatic Tooling and Nsert
January 17, 2025
Leeds-based Helix Tool Company, backed by NVM Private Equity, has completed two undisclosed acquisitions of Floyd Automatic Tooling (Hertfordshire) and Nsert (North East England). The deals expand Helix’s geographic footprint, product range and technical capabilities as part of a roll-up strategy to consolidate the UK industrial tooling distribution market.
- Buyers
- Helix Tool Company (MRO+ Solutions), NVM Private Equity
- Targets
- Floyd Automatic Tooling, Nsert
- Platforms
- Helix Tool Company (MRO+ Solutions)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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