It’s an exciting time for Havant Sheet Metal; the company has recently moved from dual to sole ownership, with existing Managing Director Paul Rabbetts at the helm.
Leaning on his 47 years’ experience with the company, Paul has high hopes for the future, which looks bright. With a significant growth plan in motion and an increasing client base, it’s all change. Our reach is diverse; we serve a wide range of sectors from aerospace, marine and defence, to pharmaceutical, health & safety and audio, amongst others.
This growth plan was set in motion during the pandemic when the need for medical and health and safety equipment increased dramatically overnight. Never had the skills of HSM’s talented operators been more in demand.
Paul said: “At a time when businesses were being told to close their doors, our phones were ringing off the hook! We had a surge in requests for medical, pharmaceutical and health & safety parts and equipment, items that were essential to the smooth running of the country during the crisis. So we remained open throughout the lockdown periods and served these industries in any way we could.
“It was one of the busiest times in the company’s history and it was great to be helping in some way during that difficult time. As things calmed down, we tried to keep the momentum going to maintain the business at the higher levels we’d become accustomed to working to, with a plan quickly forming to grow the business.”
In the aftermath of the pandemic, the senior leadership team – Paul, along with Operations Manager Tony Molloy, Sales & Marketing Manager Carl Benfield, and Accounts & HR Manager Jolene Towner, pulled together to devise a growth plan for the coming months and years.
HSM is at the forefront of the industry, providing precision solutions for a diverse range of requirements. We’re a one-stop-shop for metal fabrication projects from start to finish; from design & planning, to fabrication, finishing and coating, we can deliver individual elements as required or a complete managed service, lending you our expertise every step of the way.
Paul added: “We’re building new partnerships with a range of sectors and businesses to increase sales, reinvest in our company and build for the future. We’re continually investing in new machines and equipment (link to new mill article) to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of the industry, able to deliver what’s needed and exceed expectations.
“We never shy away from a challenge and we value our highly-skilled operatives, who are able to deliver exceptional results each and every time. Our workshop is a well-oiled machine, from the planning and fabrication stages, to the finishing, coating and checking processes, which ensures not a single part leaves the factory without the rigorous HSM seal of approval.”
HSM truly values their staff and actively encourages a Continuing Professional Development programme for all. They recognise the talent displayed every day on the shop floor and are always looking for ways to grow skills further within the team. It is this dedication that ensures that our products are consistently exceptional.
Our clients can certainly attest to the excellent quality levels we provide. One customer said: “Friendly, flexible and always precise, not just in fabrication, but also delivery. HSM consistently delivers meticulously thought-out, bespoke products, regardless of size. The team at HSM are always willing to go that extra mile to ensure our specifications are met.”
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