Our Heritage
Founded in 1824 and part of the Rhodes Group, Rhodes Interform is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of PLC-controlled metalforming machinery, specialising in the bespoke design of mechanical and hydraulic presses.
With over 200 years’ experience, Rhodes Interform is a global manufacturer and service provider of hot and cold forming equipment for composites and metals. Rhodes Interform is a recognised world leader in Superplastic Forming and Diffusion Bonding for both the aerospace and automotive industries.
Expansion over recent years has seen Group Rhodes acquire synergistic metalforming machinery companies such as Bentley, HME, HME Minting, Cowlishaw Walker, and Dualform. In addition, new product lines are continuously under development, for which patents and international machine tool awards have been gained.
Total Service Provision
By working closely with our customers to fully understand their specific requirements, we take great pride in our ability to design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, robust, and fit-for-purpose bespoke machinery and complete turnkey solutions that exceed our customers' expectations.
We also offer complete machine refurbishments on all metalforming and hot and cold forming machinery, and can provide PLC control system upgrades with software designed to meet the individual requirements of each customer.
Our Metalforming Machinery Product Range
We offer full turnkey solutions that can include bespoke and standard presses, material handling equipment, robotics, and a wide portfolio of ancillary products.
Our extensive Metalforming Machinery product range includes:
- Mechanical Presses
- Hydraulic Presses
- Minting Machinery
- Punching Machinery
- Mechanical Shears
- Hydraulic Shears
- Folding Machinery
- Extrusion Presses
- Special Purpose Machinery
Servicing Our Customers Worldwide
Rhodes Interform regularly exports approximately one-third of its turnover to more than thirty countries each year and has the capability to service the needs of a wide international customer base with reference sites as far afield as Asia, Europe, and North America.
Bespoke Design, Innovation, and Quality Engineering
As part of a group that recently celebrated 200 years of trading in 2024, the business has built a worldwide reputation for bespoke design, innovation, and high-quality manufacturing, backed by technical expertise and after-sales service. Rhodes Interform is renowned not only for the technical and innovative nature of its products, but also for the workmanship, quality, longevity, service, and finish of its specialist machinery, supported by a multi-skilled team of service engineers.
