Hydraflex are delighted to announce the transformative acquisition of specialist hose and valve manufacturer Hydralectric International and its European Subsidiaries
In a transaction completed on 20th February 2025, Hydraflex Group acquired 100% of the equity from Rockpool Investments and the management team, returning Hydralectric to its roots of family ownership.
Established in 1973, Hydralectric has a rich history of manufacturing bespoke hoses and high performance valves for the water industry.
This transaction represents an exciting new chapter for Hydraflex. We are expanding our manufacturing and distribution capabilities into Europe through wholly owned subsidiaries, including EKI in Slovenia, which manufactures high-performance solenoid valves, and Compralec in France, which specialises in solenoid valves, pumps, and hoses.
We are also pleased to announce that key operational directors and management will remain with the company, ensuring all usual contacts, telephone numbers, and facilities remain in place with a business-as-usual focus to support our customers seamlessly. Hydralectric’s philosophy of partners, not clients, will continue, backed by years of technical expertise and a reputation for quality.
We would like to thank the existing Managing Director Ralph Taylor and Chairman Andrew Bristow for their support throughout the transaction. Both will retire to pursue other opportunities and be replaced by Jay MacBain as Group Managing Director, and Duncan MacBain as Group CEO.
Simon Collins and Toby Hurdle led the exit for Rockpool and we would like to thank them for working with us, for more information visit https://rockpool.uk.com/.
The acquisition is transformational for the Hydraflex Group. Based on the last twelve months, trading will immediately boost total group revenue to £25 million, EBITDA to £5 million, and total staff to 160, spread over 10 European manufacturing and distribution sites, strategically serving our customer base.
OUR GROUP COMPANIES
The expanded group now consists of the following companies
ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Hydraflex has a solid and disciplined history of strategic acquisitions that add value to our customer base. Our approach is rooted in a decentralised model, empowering each company to make local decisions that ensure exceptional customer retention and service delivery.
At the heart of our strategy is the retention of key personnel. These individuals are the driving force behind long-term relationships with our customers and suppliers. Their expertise and dedication are critical to maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit and delivering exceptional results. This commitment is supported by the Hydraflex Group’s financial strength and our board’s cumulative experience, which ensures support for further growth and a mindset of continuous improvement for each business.
The investment strategy supports investment to retain a global competitive edge where possible. If you are considering selling part or all of your own business, we offer an appealing and straightforward approach for entrepreneurs that can unlock a successful full or partial exit.
Our professional team is in place to analyse every opportunity with the minimum of fuss, quickly establishing if there is a win-win for both parties.
Please contact any member of the management team for a private, informal initial discussion or contact Duncan or Jay MacBain directly.
OUR ADVISORS
Every successful acquisition requires a professional team to support the process in a structured and efficient manner. Working with us on the acquisition of Hydralectric and other previous transactions, a special thank you goes out to the following individuals and their respective teams, all of whom we can recommend, and we look forward to their continued support as we continue our Journey.
Our Corporate Lawyers
Addleshaw Goddard LL, Legal: led by Carly Gulliver, Miriam Doukhan, Frances Scarisbrick and Bill Downer.
Our Corporate Finance team
Sentio Partners, Corporate Finance: led by Andy Barlow, John O’Gara and Joe Holt.
Our Auditors and Tax Advisors
Kreston Reeves, Tax: led by Andrew Griggs and Mohammed Mujtaba.
For any further enquiries please contact :
Duncan MacBain – Executive Chairman
Jay MacBain – Group Director
Bryce Brooks – Advisor to the Board
