Rubix UK, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products, has acquired KJN Automation Limited (KJN) with the aim of extending its engineering, motion control and automation services in the UK.
KJN’s Leicester workshop provides aluminium profile solutions and components for clients across the UK. The company is known for precision engineering; value-added services include turning, milling, grinding, spark eroding, sawing, fabrication and welding, as well as bespoke CNC machining and CAD design services.
KJN added its dedicated design team can design and build bespoke workstations and panelling.
Mark Dixon, CEO of Rubix in the UK, Ireland and Iceland, said: “KJN’s impressive track record and market-leading expertise, together with the fit in terms of sectors, geography and services, make this an exciting next step for Rubix and the execution of our engineering services, motion control and automation strategy.”
John Nelsey, KJN’s managing director, will continue to lead the business as it becomes a part of the Rubix group.
Nelsey, commented: “Joining the Rubix family creates exciting new opportunities for us to grow even further and faster. Capitalising on Rubix’s market-leading position and multi-specialist value proposition, we will be able to expand our offer to our customers, and with our help, the Rubix team will be able to extend their own portfolio and further enhance and support their existing capabilities in engineering, motion control and automation services and solutions.
“Rubix’s focus on helping customers optimise productivity is aligned to our consultative approach, and we look forward to playing a key role in continuing to expand these capabilities.”
