200-year-old manufacturer hunts fresh opportunities as it expands operations
Group Rhodes, a manufacturer of original equipment for the metalforming, composites, heavy ceramic and material handling sectors, has marked its 200th anniversary by revealing new growth.
The company has expanded its operations into a new 25,000 sq ft premises next to its manufacturing facility in Wakefield.
The extended factory will allow the firm to enhance its operations with new spares and storage space, enabling it to be even more responsive to customer requirements.
The news just weeks after Group Rhodes confirmed it had appointed 16 new staff across its Rhodes Interform, BJD Crushers and Craven Fawcett businesses.
Part of its success is due to Group Rhodes acquiring BJD (British Jeffrey Diamond) Crushers, which manufactures and supplies a variety of material processing equipment including high-capacity crushers designed to control product size.
Group Rhodes also attributes its growth to securing major new international contracts alongside significant domestic sales to companies such as Ibstock plc, Zentia and Cascade Manufacturing.
Mark Ridgway, chief executive, said: “This is a really exciting time for our business, as we celebrate our 200th anniversary and expand into our new premises.
“Since 1824, when our company started out mechanising the tinker’s (tinsmith) trade, we have remained dedicated to quality in both manufacture and service.
“Over the years, we have established our reputation as a quality original equipment manufacturer for many industries, including metal fabrication, aerospace and clay preparation.
“With our expanded factory we will be in an even stronger position to take advantage of both UK and international business opportunities."
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