Sale of Matara to Rubix Group
TheNonExec acted for the sell-side shareholders in the recent sale of industrial automation specialist Matara UK Limited to leading industrial distributor Rubix Group.
Matara UK Limited, established in 1995, supplies a comprehensive range of linear motion, automation and pneumatic component products to UK industry including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), distributors, systems integrators and end users. The company which is based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, trades with a diverse base of customers and holds the ISO9001:2015 quality standard.
Rubix Group work across Europe with 750+ locations across 22 countries and head offices in London. The group is one of The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100 privately owned companies having a turnover of €2.4 billion. They are Europe’s largest supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services. Rubix Group are committed to excellence in distribution including premium industrial brands such as Brammer as part of its portfolio.
The transaction for the sellers was led by Managing Director, Justin Levine, who specialises in mergers and acquisitions for manufacturing and distribution companies.
TheNonExec is a boutique exit advisory firm providing sell-side support to company owners wishing to successfully exit. Supported by a 15-strong team consisting of specialists in market research and financial modelling, its strength is identifying strategic partners – investors or companies that offer strong symbiotic alignment.
Tags: Automation, components, distributors, Distrubutors, industrial automation, linear motion, M&A, manufacturing, Matara UK Ltd., mechatronics, mergers and acquisitions, OEMs, Original Equipment Manufacturers, pneumatic, Rubix Group