Leading groundscare business RT Machinery is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021 and looking forward to the next 20 years.
From humble beginnings with a summerhouse office at the bottom of the garden and a small workshop, to a very workable farm-based premises, 20 members of staff and the appointment of a Royal Warrant in 2018, the company has continued to develop over the last two decades.
Managing Director Richard Taylor had the drive, belief and vision from day one to grow a business with customer service and a range of innovative, reliable products at the core. “At the tender age of 19 I learnt that delivering what your customers want and need is really important and that certainly helped me to build RT Machinery,” he explained.
“It’s always been about going the extra mile and that’s as true today as when we started, not forgetting that the ethos has to run throughout the whole team to ensure we look after every customer.
“It’s also been important for me to have family involved along the way - three generations with a fourth lining up in the background! Between them and the fantastic “family” team we have in place, we’ve been able to generate growth with enthusiasm, education and investment for the future.”
“One more vital ingredient has been the whole idea of sustainability, which has grown beyond our original vision in 2001 of seeking out new technologies and products that work within our environment sympathetically. Today that focus spreads to every area of our business, from the recycling of waste, to efficient use of resources and a genuine will to keep improving our contribution to the sustainability of our planet. We still have a long, long way to go.”
There have been a good number of awards over the years and RT Machinery is delighted to place its Royal Warrant amongst them.
Although traditional celebrations remain on hold at present, the company will be marking the 20th anniversary throughout 2021 and embarking on a number of new initiatives to highlight the development of its operations, training and commitment to the environment.
The annual RTM Show is scheduled to take place on September 8, 2021, and in the meantime RT Machinery will continue to focus on its day-to-day work and playing a part in helping to steer the industry out of the pandemic and towards recovery.
