History of ERIKS
ERIKS was founded in 1940 by Arie Eriks in Alkmaar. He started by selling valves and gaskets to dairy farmers, relying on his technical knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit. His values of technical expertise, innovation, and customer trust remain central to ERIKS today. Below a timeline of ERIKS through the years.
1940 | Foundation of ERIKS
ERIKS is founded by Mr. Arie Eriks in Alkmaar. After the Second World War, the demand for gaskets, rubber, and valves increases significantly, and during this period up to 1955, branches are opened near the industrial centers of Rotterdam, Enschede, and Eindhoven.
1956 | Opening ERIKS Belgium
Foundation ERIKS Belgium with a sales office in Brussels. After this first location in Belgium, our presence has grown over the years with several acquisitions.
1977 | ERIKS listed on stock exchange
ERIKS NV is listed on the Amsterdam Euronext stock exchange.
1978 | Founding of ERIKS France
ERIKS sets foot on French soil by creating ERIKS sas in Achères, specialized in sealing and industrial valves.
1979 | ERIKS Singapore founded
Expansion in Asia with a new office in Singapore. From here, ERIKS aimed to target the promising markets of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
1994 | First ERIKS location in Germany
Mannheim becomes the first ERIKS location in Germany. Since then our presence in Germany has grown and is now home to our state-of-the-art Central Distribution Center in Halle.
.jpg%3Fwidth%3D680%26height%3D453%26fit%3Dcover%26focal%3D0.19x0.47&w=1536&q=80 "ERIKS Mannheim Germany 2")
2005 | ERIKS Netherlands moves to new building
ERIKS moves to a modern, spacious building in the new Boekelermeer business park in Alkmaar. We have a large logistics center and extensive production facilities for custom solutions and quick supply. Product assembly also takes place here.
2006 | Acquisition of Wyko in the UK
ERIKS doubles its revenue and number of employees through the acquisition of Wyko (UK). After 66 years, the Netherlands is no longer ERIKS’ largest sales market.
2008 | We welcome Econosto to ERIKS
ERIKS welcomes Econosto (founded in 1892 in Delft). The two industry peers form a unique combination. The drive technology product group is also strengthened by the acquisition of A.J. Wielens (Groningen).
2009 | ERIKS becomes part of SHV
The stock exchange listing on the Amsterdam Euronext was terminated in 2009 because ERIKS became part of SHV Holdings. SHV is the largest family-owned business in the Netherlands, with subsidiaries such as Mammoet, Nutreco, One-Dyas, Makro, and NPM Capital.
2010 | Acquisitions in North America
ERIKS acquires industrial distributors Rawson, Industrial Controls and Lewis Goetz.
2012 | Founding of ERIKS Malaysia
Following the acquisition of Econosto in 2009 by ERIKS, Econosto’s Malaysia business was consolidated with ERIKS Malaysia in 2012 with combined office and warehouse at Shah Alam.
2012 | ERT BV joins ERIKS
Elastomer Research Testing BV (ERT) becomes part of ERIKS. ERT is a fully independent ISO 17025-accredited research and testing laboratory for rubber.
2014 | Acquisition of Maagtechnic
ERIKS acquires the Swiss Maagtechnic Group from Dätwyler. Maagtechnic is a leading European industrial service provider, with operating companies in Switzerland, France, Germany and the Czech Republic.
2019 | New clean manufacturing facility
ERIKS Netherlands builds a brand-new 1,000 m² Clean Manufacturing Facility at its headquarters in Alkmaar to serve our customers in the food, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries even better.
2020 | Center of Expertise for Plastics
In mid-2020, ERIKS opened a new 10,000 m² Center of Expertise for Plastics in Ede, built to BREEAM “very good” standards. This modern facility supports growth for our industrial plastics division by centralizing knowledge, inventory, and production to better serve customers.
2020 | New distribution center in Halle, Germany
Building the future! The new distribution center and headquarters of ERIKS Deutschland GmbH in Halle, Germany, has opened. With 3,150 m² of office space and 6,250 m² of logistics facilities, a capacity of 11,800 pallets, and fully automated warehousing system.
2022 | Divestment of North American business
ERIKS sells their North American business to LKCM Headwater Investments, marking an important milestone in its strategic agenda.
2024 | Lone Star Funds buys ERIKS
SHV sells ERIKS to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.
2025 | ERIKS divests UK & Ireland business
ERIKS sells their UK & Ireland business to Rubix Group. With this divestment, ERIKS strengthens its position as a leading industrial component expert in Europe, while continuing to grow its presence in Asia through ERIKS APAC.
2025 | Acquisition of REIFF Group
Later in 2025, ERIKS acquires REIFF Group’s business, adding around 250 employees and significant revenue to the organisation. The integration enhances ERIKS’ ability to support customers across Europe and beyond.
2025 | Acquisition of Séric Technologie
ERIKS acquires Séric Technologie, a French specialist in industrial valves, regulation, instrumentation and precision machining. The acquisition strengthenes ERIKS’ flow control capabilities and technical expertise in France, supporting the company’s ambition to deliver high-performance solutions that improve efficiency, reliability and sustainability for its customers.