Manufacturing Today Issue - 215 August 2023 | Page 147

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Haith

Gotta have Haith

As far as family ethos and personal development goes , Haith Group is unmatched in manufacturing

From a farm equipment repair service operating out the back of a Land Rover , Haith Group ( Haith ) has grown to be the UK ’ s leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment , pack house solutions , and material handling and wastewater treatment systems .

George Geoffrey Haith , Founder , established the initial business in 1946 , but following the constant requests from local farmers for more modern and efficient solutions , he started developing his own vegetable washing machines not long after . As a result , Tickhill Engineering was born . It ’ s believed that George was responsible for fabricating the first spokeless barrel washer made from steel , as a replacement for the ancient wooden counterpart . He was known for using a customercentric approach , and would always listen carefully to the needs and requirements of his clients , to help formulate and design the ideal solution .
As a result , the Haith name has been synonymous with innovation for many years , especially in the heavy-duty manufacturing and agricultural sectors . Similarly , the company is famed for its familybased working culture and the organic foundations upon which it resides . These have been crucial for the development of its employees over the years , and namely , Duane Hill , Managing Director .
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