Wakefield-based Rhodes Interform, a specialist in bespoke composite and metal forming machinery, has expanded its team with the appointment of three new service engineers to enhance its services to customers (www.grouprhodes.co.uk).

Gary Lymm, Nigel Hartley and Paul Lowden are all highly experienced in either mechanical, hydraulic or electrical engineering, servicing and repair.

Technical sales manager Steve Jackson said: “There has been growing demand over the past 12 months for our repair and maintenance services from the metal press industries, including aerospace, automotive, white goods and general sheet metal fabrication.

“Gary, Nigel and Paul will play a key role in expanding our service agreements with customers, as we continue to demonstrate how we can reduce plant down-time and maximise operational efficiency through planned maintenance schedules.”

As well as manufacturing ‘state of the art’ presses, Rhodes Interform reconditions and upgrades existing machines at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

This includes complete machine refurbishments on all Group Rhodes metal forming, material handling, clay preparation and concrete working machinery.

The company also refurbishes other makes of equipment. It can also offer full PLC or CNC system upgrades, with software designed to meet the individual requirements of each customer.