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Rubix expands its mechatronics offer with the acquisition of Matara – a specialist supplier of linear motion, automation and pneumatic components to UK industry.

Brammer Buck & Hickman Reaccredited with SafeContractor and Gold standard SafePQQ

The Centre of Attention: New Brammer Buck & Hickman Engineering Centre in Newport, Wales. On 3rd August, our new Specialist Engineering and Repair Centre will open in Newport, Wales.

Bearings are designed to have a long and productive life but to maximise the service life of the bearing it’s important to identify some of the most common bearing failures and understand how to spot these and prevent early failure.

With a phased return to work highlighted in recent government strategy, the lifting of lockdown isn’t going to be quick or easy for most of us. Government guidance is clear, if employees can work from home then they must, but for a vast majority of industries this just isn’t possible.

We have taken steps to ensure that the risk of coronavirus is closely monitored and carefully managed.

We’re delighted to introduce the GISS Pneumatics products range to the UK.

In November 2019, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sent out letters confirming that the Fabrication and Engineering sectors will be receiving unannounced inspections which will be taking place between January and March 2020.

 Rubix acquires RGR Ltd. – a leading specialist of industrial ancillary  products.

9th December 2019 – Rubix has acquired Hydra Engineering Services (Hydraflow Hydraulics).

Did you know that along with Mecaline, Cutline and Roebuck, we also have a range of personal protection equipment?

Rubix acquires PCS – a leading specialist supplier of metal cutting tools, services and solutions.

In the UK, Brammer Buck & Hickman is the most trusted single source of industrial supplies, thanks to our buying power and financial stability that comes from being part of Europe’s largest industrial distribution business, Rubix. For any industrial business, finding the right supplies is just a part of it: how you manage your orders and control your costs is vital too.

Making sure you and your company are running at peak performance has always been a priority to us. That’s why we’re proud to announce our own range of Power Transmission products known as Mecaline.

Brammer Buck & Hickman celebrates engineering heroes for International Women in Engineering Day

Rubix, Europe’s largest distributor of industrial products and services, has been ranked 27th in the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100.

Getting your Bearings; Watch our video on how we can help you find the right bearings for your business

The latest addition to our Rubix Group family – The UK’s Leading Independent Cutting Tool Supplier

High-performance cutting tools to serve all your production needs.