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 on July 3rd, 2025. The current management will continue to hold the remaining shares.
The acquisition of UK-based BTL-UK Ltd marks a strategic expansion that further strengthens our presence across Europe and underscores our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. This move supports our vision for growth in partnership with companies specializing in their own products, customized components, and systems. BTL-UK Ltd will join the Fluid Power Technology Division, where it will benefit from, and contribute to, the expertise and collaboration shared among our group’s innovative companies.
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 parts distributors across the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
The subsidiary BTL Precision-UK Ltd, is a precision engineering company specializing in bespoke solutions tailored to individual customer requirements.
BTL-UK Ltd is proud to have a global licence 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.
It is headquartered in Ashford Kent, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Ashford Kent and Burgess Hill, United Kingdom. With about a total of 64 employees and an annual turnover of about £11 million.
“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 co-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 OEM 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, President Fluid Power Technology of Dacke Industri and Chairman of BTL-UK Ltd.