About Us
Introduction
A Family Owned and Operated Business
RHF Fans is a family-owned and operated business. Founded in 1981, our passion for fan manufacturing has been passed down through generations. Our pride in our heritage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence have helped us maintain our ISO9001 certification.
We have been at the forefront of energy efficiency in fan manufacturing, consistently delivering precision-engineered solutions that have set industry standards. But our success wouldn’t be possible without our highly skilled workshop and office staff. With decades of experience, our team ensures that every fan we produce meets the highest quality and performance standards.
Over the years, we have developed a library of over 20,000 fan designs, with sizes ranging from 250mm to 2500mm and power capacities from 0.37kW to 500kW. This variety of fan systems ensures we can create a bespoke solution for your specific needs.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond just the quality of our products. We are proud to offer industry-leading manufacturing times, ensuring you get your fans when needed. Contact our friendly sales team today to learn more about how RHF can support your projects.
Timeline
Take a tour through RHF History.
Explore the milestones that have shaped RHF Fans, from our founding in 1981 to becoming a leading name in industrial fan manufacturing.
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1955
Dec Fehily began his career with Sirocco Engineering at the age of 21.
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1981
RHF Fans was founded by Dec Fehily.
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1983
David Fehily joins RHF Fans Ltd at the age of 21 after studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University and an apprenticeship at Ferranti Technologies.
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1986
RHF moves to a larger factory on Trafford Park Industrial Estate, Manchester
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1988
RHF purchased one of Europe's first Trumph 240 rotating punch machines to manufacture the tab and slotting casings.
Purchase Edward Pearson Press Brake, CNC flanging Roundo and CNC rolling machine.
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1990
Moved to another larger premises in Trafford Park
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1998
RHF moved to a larger factory in Irlam, Manchester.
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2000
Purchase of NODI flanging machine and CNC plate roller to replace existing equipment.
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2003
Achieved a Green Apple Environment Award - an international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practices around the world.
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2003
2003 to 2014 - 2.2 million pound investment in factory facilities and equipment
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2005
Instantly generated 2D drawings
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2010
Marcus Fehily joined
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2014
Rachel Fehily joined
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2014
A larger seam welder was purchased to accommodate the production of 2m fans
A large testing facility was built on the factory grounds.
Full refurbishment of NODI flanging machine.
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2015
Introduced ISO9001 Certification
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2015
New Balancing Machine
Launched Service & Maintenance department
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2016
Instantly generated 3D drawings
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2020
Lagging machine installed
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2021
New laser purchased
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2023
Solar Panels Installed
Investment
Investment in Technology
Unlike other fan manufacturers, we do not subcontract the manufacturing of our fans. Instead, we constantly invest in our facilities on-site. This investment allows us to create bespoke fans and to follow the process from start to finish. Speak to the team today to organise a tour around our factory and see our machines in use.
Our Manchester-based factory facilities include:
- TRUMPF 8KW laser cutting machines
- Edwards Pearson 8-axis CNC 320-tonne press brake
- NODI machine
- CNC plate rolling machine
- CEMB balancing machine
- Powder coating facility
- Wet painting Facility
- Lagging machine
- Stainless steel glass bead blasting booth
- Mild steel shot blasting booth
Speak to the team today to organise a tour around our factory and see our machines in use.
Process
A Quality Process
Our approach to business is a bit like successfully completing a jigsaw puzzle.
All pieces of the puzzle need to be in the right shape, and you need a clear idea of the end result. If you can achieve this, things fit together beautifully and deliver a pleasing end product.
RHF has designed an integrated production process that ensures high-quality products are delivered every time. Bespoke design is complemented by innovative and automated manufacture, producing excellent products quickly and consistently, all within an ISO 9001 quality-assured system.
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Martin GillDust Control Environmental Ltd (DCE) have held an excellent working relationship with RHF since the inauguration of DCE as one of our key suppliers. Efficiency and punctuality are hallmarks of their Sales Team and Customer Service. They have maintained a high standard throughout our 14 years of trading. Here at DCE we consider them to be one of the leading providers not only in high quality equipment and spares, but also ongoing support with customers and service.
Managing Director, DCE
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Ben FairThe team at RHF have always provided a professional and efficient service, good technical support, rapid quotations allowing my team to win orders. Good quality products at good prices.
Department Manager, Spraybooth Technology Limited
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Simon LongParamount Waste Extraction Ltd have used RHF Fans for over 25 years to source numerous special axial and centrifugal fans for incorporation into our bespoke waste extraction systems. We have continued to use RHF Fans over the years, due to their range of products, wealth of knowledge in supplying fans to different industry sectors, build quality and ability to meet our delivery criteria.
Technical Director, Paramount Waste Extraction Ltd
