Mercia Engineering Supplies acquired by Brammer in strategic expansion
Coventry-based bearings distributor, Mercia Engineering Supplies, has been acquired by Brammer, one of the UK’s leading industrial MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) suppliers. The acquisition is part of Brammer's rapid expansion strategy, marking one of three recent purchases by the company.
Founded in 1995, Mercia Engineering Supplies specializes in bearings and power transmission products, serving customers across the UK. With branches in Coventry, Corby, and Leicester, the company, led by founder David Mizen, has grown to 17 staff members and built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality products from leading manufacturers and OEMs.
Brammer, headquartered in Manchester, is renowned for its ability to deliver essential machinery replacement components to factories, quarries, and other industrial sites. Earlier in 2007, Brammer secured £15 million to fund a series of acquisitions, culminating in the purchase of Mercia, alongside two other suppliers in Ireland and the Czech Republic.
Brammer’s extensive customer base in the UK includes major companies like Associated British Foods, Cemex, British Nuclear Group, and Tarmac, while its European operations serve industry giants such as Bosch and SAB Miller.
Following Brammer’s acquisition by Advent International, the company merged with IPH in 2017 and rebranded as Rubix, further strengthening its position as Europe’s leading industrial supplies and services provider.
This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for both Mercia Engineering Supplies and Brammer, enhancing their combined capabilities and extending their reach within the industrial MRO sector.
