Inflexion-backed group acquires Rapid Tooling Solutions

The group behind Cutwel and Toolex, backed by private equity firm Inflexion, has acquired Rapid Tooling Solutions, a Gateshead-based cutting tool distributor. The combined business has an annual turnover of approximately £37 million.

“The acquisition strengthens the group’s geographical coverage and extends its combined product and service offering to manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.”industrialnews.co.uk

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• industrialnews.co.ukRapid Tooling joins Cutwel and Toolex group - Industrial NewsNov 5, 2026

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