Group Rhodes, the West Yorkshire-based manufacturer of original equipment for the metalforming, composites, heavy ceramic and material handling sectors, has marked its 200th anniversary by revealing its recent exciting expansion.
The company has expanded its operations into a brand-new 25,000-square-foot premises adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Wakefield. The extended factory will allow Group Rhodes to enhance its operations with new spares and storage space, enabling it to be even more responsive to customer requirements.
The news comes just weeks after Group Rhodes announced it had appointed 16 new staff across its Rhodes Interform, BJD Crushers and Craven Fawcett businesses. Part of its growth success is due to Group Rhodes acquiring BJD (British Jeffrey Diamond) Crushers, which manufactures and supplies a wide 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, OBE DL, Chief Executive of Group Rhodes, explains “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. It is fantastic to report that our business is going from strength to strength and we are looking forward to celebrating this significant milestone in our history.”
Group Rhodes manufactures and markets its state-of-the-art machinery from its factory in West Yorkshire, which it sells to both the UK and global markets. The company has extensive capabilities including the design, development and manufacture of bespoke equipment and the provision of complete turnkey solutions. BJD Crushers, Craven Fawcett and Hallamshire Engineering Services manufacture machinery and spare parts for the aggregates, heavy clay and materials handling sectors, whereas Rhodes Interform focuses on the design and manufacture of machinery to serve the advanced metal and composite forming industries, with a particular focus on the aerospace sector.
If you want to find out more information about Group Rhodes, please visit the website www.grouprhodes.co.uk, call us at +44 (0) 1924 371161. Alternatively, follow the company on LinkedIn.