Group Rhodes recently welcomed Labour MP for Wakefield and Shadow Minister for Transport, Simon Lightwood to its Head Offices and Factory in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The Group Rhodes CEO, Mark Ridgway OBE DL provided Simon with an in-depth tour of the premises and showcased the innovative work that is carried out by the business.
‘’We were very pleased to welcome Simon to the company and the chance to highlight our innovative work in the aerospace, automotive and heavy ceramics sectors. Wakefield has a long history of engineering excellence, and as Group Rhodes approaches its 200th Anniversary we need to ensure we have access to appropriate skills and investment strategies to develop this legacy”. He added, “such challenges exist on both a local and national level, and on these and other matters we very much welcome Simon’s support’’.
