In line with its commitment to the highest levels of quality, on-time-delivery and manufacturing technology, managing director Elsa Hogan has introduced plans to revolutionise the Hampshire-based business that requires a brand that will reflect its values and objectives in the 21st century.
She said: “As we enter our 60th year, it was important to build on our long-standing history of success and sustainable growth by revolutionising our strategy with reignited ambition.
“This rebrand marks a significant turning point for the business, which is now focussed on reinvesting in our people, software, machinery and facilities, along with improving efficiency to meet the increasing demands of the supply chains we serve.
“RHH Franks strives to be at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, constantly improving our processes and capabilities with the aim of passing the benefits onto our customers.
“It was therefore fitting to take the opportunity this year to announce our revised strategy and unveil a new look that our employees can be proud to work for and our clients can be proud to work with.”
The schedule of improvement at RHH Franks began two years ago and has already involved an extensive factory expansion, significant investment in new machinery, state-of-the-art CAD software and an Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Founded in 1961 by Ronald Henry Herman Franks and Basil James, RHH Franks was first tasked with manufacturing parts for the BAC111 short haul jet airlines being constructed at Bournemouth Airport.
Since then, the firm has grown from a modest sheet metal workshop to a sizeable end-to-end subcontract manufacturer providing a complete range of services from CNC milling and turning to fabrication and Nadcap-accredited welding, chemical processing, heat treatment and dip and torch brazing.
Over the decades, it has delivered parts, components and assemblies for some of the world’s most advanced aircraft of the time, including the Twin Store Carrier for the Tornado GR4, Concorde, Augusta Westland 159, Hawk, Eurofighter Typhoon and Apache AH64.
Clients include Leonardo Helicopters, Eton Aerospace, Cobham, SEA Ltd and QinetiQ. Honeywell is one of its longest standing clients, having worked with RHH Franks since 1967.
Today, RHH Franks operates from its recently expanded 30,000 sq ft premises on the Gore Road Industrial Estate, New Milton, and its team of over 40 skilled engineers manufacture more than 13,000 components each year for a variety of sectors.
