Rubicon Partners Acquires Erodex Graphite Systems Limited

Rubix Group (Advent-owned) Acquires ERIKS UK & Ireland

November 3, 2025

Industrial Services

Rubix Group, majority-owned by Advent International, has completed the acquisition of ERIKS UK & Ireland, combining two multi-specialist industrial distributors to expand Rubix's flow-technology capabilities and strengthen its UK market position. The transaction coincides with a minority equity investment in Rubix led by Neuberger Berman Private Markets, with participation from Adams Street Partners, LGT Capital Partners, J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management and funds/accounts managed by BlackRock; Advent remains the majority shareholder. The combined UK business and Rubix operations now drive a larger MRO platform with combined annual revenues in excess of €850 million.

Hexatronic Group AB Acquires Fibron BX Limited from Rubicon Partners

August 1, 2023

Manufacturing

Hexatronic Group AB has acquired Fibron BX Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of harsh-environment electro-optical and subsea umbilical cables, from private equity owner Rubicon Partners. Fibron, headquartered in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire with about 114 employees and a 7,200 sqm production facility, will continue to be led by its existing management team.

Rubicon Partners Acquires Airedale Catering Equipment Group

May 1, 2021

Industrial Services

Rubicon Partners has completed a majority acquisition of Airedale Catering Equipment Group, the UK market leader in design, manufacture, installation and maintenance services for professional kitchens. Rubicon will partner with existing management (who remain shareholders) to expand adjacent product and sector service offerings, invest in technology-enabled services and pursue international expansion.

RLDatix Acquires Ecteon

February 9, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

RLDatix, a global provider of patient-safety and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software, has acquired Ecteon, a Brentwood, Tennessee-based provider of contract lifecycle management (Contraxx) solutions. The acquisition expands RLDatix’s contract management capabilities within its Applied Safety Intelligence framework and strengthens its GRC offering across healthcare, insurance and life sciences customers.

Innovex Downhole Solutions Acquires Rubicon Oilfield International

November 10, 2020

Energy

Innovex Downhole Solutions entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rubicon Oilfield International, creating a combined global provider of downhole products and technical services for the oil and gas industry. The deal, expected to close in early 2021, brings together Innovex's U.S. operations and Rubicon's international footprint to expand product offerings, geographic reach and service capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Glebar Company Acquires Tridex Technology

January 3, 2020

Manufacturing

Glebar Company, a precision grinding solutions manufacturer based in Ramsey, New Jersey, has acquired Tridex Technology Ltd to add electrochemical grinding (ECG) capabilities to its product portfolio. The acquisition expands Glebar's capabilities in medical and aerospace precision cutoff and grinding solutions and positions the company for further organic and inorganic growth.