Erodex is a highly differentiated manufacturer and distributor of technical electro-discharge machining (EDM) consumables used in the manufacturing of turbine blades and aerofoil structures.
overview
Erodex manufactures and distributes graphite electrodes, brass tubes, and wire electrode consumables used in the EDM of engine turbine blades and aerofoil structures in the aerospace and industrial gas turbine sectors. The company has in-house design, tooling and manufacturing capabilities through its state-of-the-art machine shops in both the UK and the USA and has built a market leading position over its 50-year history. Erodex is seen as a service partner to global OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers, differentiated by its excellent product know-how, design authority and OTIF performance.
Investment rationale
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Support an Owner / Management Transition, including the promotion of the Operations Director to CEO.
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Investment in Capex and the reorganisation and strengthening of the Management Team to drive geographical expansion with key targeted customers, as well as to improve operational efficiency and manufacturing capacity.
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Technically differentiated manufacturer and distributor of EDM consumables supplying the manufacturing of engine turbine blades and aerofoil structures, a segment with stringent standards of quality and reliability.
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Deeply embedded customer relationships, including value-added services, into both OEMs and Tier 1s.
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Exploit Rubicon’s expertise in both the aerospace and EDM sectors to further grow the Company.
