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flag RS Group bought BPX Group for £27M to boost its automation business in the UK and Ireland.

flag RS Group has acquired BPX Group, a Leicester-based distributor of industrial automation and control products in the UK and Ireland, for £27 million plus up to £3 million in potential earn-outs tied to EBITDA performance. flag The deal, completed in early 2026, strengthens RS Group’s technical expertise and distribution network, allowing BPX to operate independently while benefiting from RS’s global scale. flag The acquisition reflects RS Group’s strategy to expand in the automation sector through targeted purchases of specialized firms with strong regional presence and supplier relationships.

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