RG Industries LLP Acquires Volvox Group (Leeds)

RG Industries, the investment vehicle created by Rubicon Partners and Grovepoint Capital LLP, backed by Investec, is delighted to announce its fourth acquisition. Volvox is comprised of three individual businesses, Ring Automotive, Van-Line and BMAC.

Ring Automotive, based in Leeds, is the UK’s leading designer and developer of high-tech branded aftermarket vehicle lighting and technical car accessory products. Van-Line, based in Leeds, is a leading distributor of vehicle workshop products and consumables to the independent garage and equipment rental aftermarket. BMAC, based in Manchester, is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of lighting and electronic control systems to rail and bus Original Equipment Manufacturers and to the aftermarket. There are c. 220 employees across the Volvox group.

RG Industries was established by Rubicon and Grovepoint to build a global portfolio of high quality industrial businesses, with a focus on complex situations that benefit from RGI’s industrial experience and hands-on operational approach. RGI plans to manage the group as individual businesses providing strategic vision and operational guidance.