RS Group buys automation firm BPX
RS Group has acquired BPX Group, a UK and Ireland-based specialist distributor of industrial automation and control (A&C) products, in a deal valued at £27 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
The agreement also includes a deferred earn-out of up to £3 million, contingent on meeting agreed EBITDA performance targets for the 2026 financial year.
Founded more than 50 years ago, BPX Group specialises in providing technical automation and control solutions to industrial customers across the UK and Ireland. The company stocks, supports and distributes automation and control components, devices and systems from many of the world’s leading electrical, electronic and pneumatic manufacturers, serving more than 6,000 active customers.
The acquisition strengthens RS Group’s existing automation and control offering — a segment that represents over 40% of the Group’s revenue — while further enhancing its technical expertise and strong service-led approach.
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