ERIKS, a Netherlands-based provider of industrial products and technical services, including fabricated hoses, gaskets, valves and sealing products, has acquired Leader Global Technologies, a manufacturer and provider of spiral wound and metal gaskets.

Leader is headquartered in Houston, TX, with additional operations in Baton Rouge, LA, and Byta, Slovakia.

ERIKS CEO Johan Sleebus said: “The acquisition of Leader brings ERIKS a well-known brand in a key product category. The company manufactures high-quality products for use in end markets that are at the core of ERIKS’ global technical services strategy.”

Leader’s business model of providing “engineered sealing solutions through partnered distribution” will continue globally.

The Leader U.S. operations will become a part of the ERIKS North America business while the Byta, Slovakia, manufacturing facility will become part of the ERIKS European operations.