Wakefield-based
Group Rhodes, the world’s longest-established manufacturer of metal-forming machinery, will be showcasing its extensive capabilities in the manufacture and servicing of composite and metal-forming equipment at
MACH 2026, taking place 20-24 April at the NEC, Birmingham (Hall 20, Stand 380).
The company is highly experienced in manufacturing equipment for the production of light weight components. This includes manufacturing Superplastic Forming (SPF) presses for the aerospace and defence sector used to produce component parts for light aero structures.
Mark Ridgway, CEO of Group Rhodes, said: “
MACH 2026 is a superb platform for us to demonstrate our extensive capabilities in the composite and metal forming industries. Our experienced team will be discussing with manufacturers how we can help them to meet their equipment requirements, using our expertise gained from over 200 years in the metal-forming industry. We are also looking forward to discussing some of our latest innovations and how we can help companies to produce lighter weight products to meet their requirements.”
Group Rhodes will also be highlighting its comprehensive after-market service, for equipment including among others Rhodes, Atkin Automation, Fielding, Berry, Chester, John Shaw, HME, Bentley, Cowlishaw Walker, Kinghorn, Steco.
New website in the worksAlongside Group Rhodes, sister company Atkin Automation will be promoting its large portfolio of coil processing machinery, which includes a comprehensive range of servo roll feeds. The company is also working on launching a new website shortly —
www.grouprhodes.co.uk — which will will highlight all Group Rhodes’ latest projects, innovations and case studies, and demonstrate the range of expertise available in the manufacture of equipment for the metal-forming and composites industries.
Group Rhodes has a 200-year metal-forming machinery history and has manufactured equipment for the forming of composite materials from as early as the 1930s. In addition, the group operates divisions in the heavy ceramics and material handling sectors and has won Queen’s Awards in both the innovation and international trade categories in recent years.
The company’s composite machinery is used to produce structural components for production road cars as well as flight critical components for a variety of aircraft. The company also offers a wide range of hot and cold forming technologies for specialist metal-forming applications across several industrial sectors. Furthermore, all Group Rhodes’ machinery is supported by a comprehensive aftermarket spares and service team which maintains the company’s equipment throughout the world.
Atkin Automation, part of Group Rhodes, is a leading manufacturer of material-handling equipment for the metal-forming market. The company, originally known as WT Atkin, is renowned for the high quality of its coil processing line equipment and has a long history of serving both UK and international markets in sectors as diverse as automotive, white goods and construction.