40 Years of Rotec

Since 1979, Rotec have been a source of expertise and support for local industry, manufacturers and producers. The company has grown substantially, from those humble beginnings from old butcher’s shop supplying a wide range of hydraulic hose & connector products, to a leading specialist provider of pneumatic and electronic components & systems, serving a wide variety of organisations operating across the public and private sectors across the UK.

Rotec’s history has been characterised by steady growth, expansion, and a series of accreditations, ranging from ISO9001, to specialised nuclear and MOD certifications such as Achilles UVDB. 

Rotec operates from 4 locations across the South West: Taunton (HQ), Stroud, Plymouth and Rotec’s sister company in Wimborne – Ram Reman, specialising in hydraulic cylinders.

 The company is managed day to day by Paul Prouse (Managing Director) with Andrew Rimes (Technical Director), Richard Renfree (Engineering Director) and Richard Lang (Sales Director).

The company delivers solutions to clients problems including a complete design, build and installation service for hydraulic, electronic/computer/PLC integration and pneumatic systems.

The engineering company has worked with a number of high profile clients from the following sectors: 

  • Aerospace
  • Utilities
  • Defence
  • Marine

 Rotec continues to be ambitious, and hopes to remain one of the companies that form the backbone of the South West’s Hydraulic Industry.

 Date: 6/8/19

Author: Sarka Humpolcova

 

Luke Hamilton – Work Experience

Luke Hamilton - Work Experience

Luke Hamilton of Kingsmead Secondary School joined us for a week of work experience on the 15th July.

Luke plays rugby for the North Petherton RC and hopes to take his tennis playing to a competitive level as well.

He spent a week at our Taunton Headquarters, working in a variety of different departments. This is what his schedule looked like:

  • Monday

Introductions and H&S including YP risk assessment. Basic overview of stores. Assisting in hydraulic hose manufacturing.

  • Tuesday

In depth process review of Stores. Luke was involved in booking in/out, Packing and Picking etc .

  • Wednesday

Hands on website building, following good marketing practices. (Focused on a topic of Luke’s choice)

  • Thursday

Shadowing electrical engineers in the electrical bay and performing a variety of tasks.

Working with the design team receiving a basic overview of design to conception on AutoCad/Solidworks.

  • Friday

Overview of design to conception. Basic engineering tasks within the workshop – use of hand tools etc. Visiting a customer and helping spec up a project.

Luke says:

“I enjoyed my time here. It helped me realise how many different opportunities there were for engineers. The variety surprised me. It made me realise I definitely want to get into engineering, even if I am not sure which specialisation to focus on.”

It was a pleasure to host this talented young man and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Welcome Steve

Steve Smith - Sales Depot Assistant, Stroud

Previously Storeman for a diesel system’s company, Steve joined Rotec at the beginning of July. He was attracted to the Sales Depot Assistant position because of the variety it offers. The combination of hands-on-work and office based responsibilities appealed to him and he decided to apply.

Steve is a self-proclaimed football fanatic and a staunch Liverpool supporter. He used to train with the Forest Green Rovers and continues to play 5x a week with a variety of local amateur clubs. He also mentors his younger brother, who qualified for the Aston Villa under 18s.

Steve likes to keep busy and enjoys spending time outdoors climbing and loves hitting the board – whether it be skateboarding, snowboarding and kite boarding.

After spending a week at our HQ in Taunton, getting hands on with a variety of hydraulic equipment and learning about our products and services, Steve joined our Stroud depot. His great attitude, strong IT background and technical aptitude make him a valuable addition to the small but busy team.

On behalf of the Rotec team, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Steve!

Joe Lang – Summer Work Experience

Joe Lang - summer work experience

When: 24th June – end of summer

The 16 year old Joe joined Rotec for the summer holidays to help us with continuous stock taking and assist Goods In/Out with packaging components and products, ready for transport.

Joe is starting his Digital Media Studies at Bridgwater College once the summer is out, which he eventually hopes to merge with his other interests in art and cars. Joe enjoys visiting car shows and car meets, and taking photographs. He was recently selected for a project with Studio Digital in Watchet, where he already spent some time developing his arts skills, to take part in a project in partnership with Somerset Waste. Joe is also a big fan of Manchester United.

Joe has already proven himself to be a diligent and steadfast worker and we hope to welcome him back in the future, when he is on a break from college.

Welcome to the team Joe!

Team Rotec

5 years of sponsoring the Somerset Cricket Club

SCCC win the RLODC 2019

In 2014, we started our Somerset County Cricket Club sponsorship journey with branded rain covers. 

Little did we know, that on the day, we forged a relationship that would last half a decade (and counting) and bring us so much joy over the 5 years. We have watched the players and the club grow and transform, emerging victorious in this year’s Royal London One Day Cup. 

 It has been an incredible journey so far and we look forward to supporting the team for years to come.