Dacke Industri is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of 80% of the shares in BTL-UK Ltd, a leading European manufacturer and global distributor of ball and roller bearings, mechanical power transmission components, and motion transfer linkages.
The acquisition was completed in July 2025 with the current management continuing to hold the remaining shares. The acquisition of UK-based BTL-UK Ltd marks a strategic expansion that further strengthens Dacke Industri’s presence across Europe and underscores its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers. This move supports the company’s vision for growth in partnership with companies specialising in its own products, customised components, and systems.
BTL-UK Ltd is a leading European manufacturer and global distributor of high-quality ball and roller bearings, mechanical power transmission products, and motion transfer linkages, serving a wide range of industries including agriculture, construction, automotive, industrial, medical, and motorsport. The products are available both directly to original equipment manufacturers and through an extensive network of MRO and replacement distributors across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. The subsidiary BTL Precision-UK Ltd, is a precision engineering company specialising in bespoke solutions tailored to individual customer requirements.
BTL-UK Ltd is proud to have a global license agreement from Sumitomo Rubber Group for the prestigious DUNLOP brand. In addition to distributing these world-renowned products, the company also offers a comprehensive range of related products under its own established brands, such as MEDWAY, MEGACHAIN, TC OIL-SEALS, MSK MEDICAL—all of which are registered trademarks of the company.
“With European and global markets changing rapidly, BTL-UK Ltd had to find the right partner to take the company to new heights. We certainly found the ideal company in the Dacke Industri, who share our ambitions for long-term growth whilst at the same time preserving the company’s heritage and legacy,” says Raymond Mifsud, CEO and part-owner of BTL-UK Ltd.
“We are pleased to welcome BTL-UK Ltd to our group as we continue to grow our presence in Europe. The company’s strong reputation for quality products and reliable aftersales support aligns well with our focus on meeting the needs of our customers. With their expertise and established distributor network, we look forward to working together to strengthen further our offering and support for customers across the region”, says Mikael Lundgren, Chairman of BTL-UK Ltd.
Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with potential for development. It provides expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time. It follows a decentralised model where its companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently.
The companies have their own products or systems with a strong technical focus, development and design expertise, and quality execution. The companies use existing platforms for innovation and work towards environmentally sustainable products and production.
Today, Dacke Industri has 29 subsidiaries within four divisions, about 1,700 employees worldwide, and net sales of EUR 500 million.
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