Rubix Group (Advent-owned) Acquires ERIKS UK & Ireland
November 3, 2025
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.
- Buyers
- Rubix Group, Advent International, Neuberger Berman Private Markets, Adams Street Partners, LGT Capital Partners, J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management, BlackRock (funds and accounts)
- Targets
- ERIKS UK & Ireland
- Platforms
- Rubix Group
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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