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From the original idea to the product available for sale takes, on average, no more than three weeks


the Rodwell farm. The farm is no longer, but Andrew is still very proud to be the fifth generation of Rodwells on the grounds. SCH still retains the name of the company that Andrew first started -Steam Cleaning Holbrook. As its name implies the company carried out steam cleaning, mainly to chicken farms in the area. After this business


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went into decline he had a need for a simple slitter. There wasn’t one on the market that suited his needs so he designed one himself and subcontracted the manufacturing to a local engineering company. He very soon saw the potential for his design, and other niche machines, and started manufacturing at Holbrook some twenty-two years ago.


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Although he is at the age when he should be taking things easier his enthusiasm means he is still at the helm every day. In deference to his long suffering wife though he does try and take the afternoons off!


way that products are developed. Andrew is not an engineer by training but obviously has a remarkable flair for it. Each and every one of the products he makes at Holbrook is designed by him and starts of with an idea in his head or from one of his many regular customers throughout the country. From the original idea to the


The unique aspect of SCH is the


entrepreneurs he knows what is right for his business. The person who tries to pull the wool over his eyes, whether it is a supplier, dealer or customer will soon have the SCH side of the story explained politely but forcefully. Asked whether he would consider buying from China; his answer was a very emphatic no.


product available for sale takes, on average, no more than three weeks. Whilst the products are relatively simple this is, by any stretch of the imagination, impressive. At all times throughout the design process simplicity is at the forefront. Using standard bearings and belts available anywhere, the spares trade, by design, is virtually non existent and means running costs are low. Not only is the way that the


products are designed and produced different from the ‘norm’ the business ethics are also different. Andrew is often approached by companies offering to supply components at more competitive prices than they currently enjoy. In such a situation contact is made with the existing supplier and the position explained. Sometimes the supplier will do something on the price but, even if he is unable to so, doesn’t mean the business will be lost. Business relationships, which include loyalty, are important to Andrew, much more so than price alone.


That doesn’t mean to say that Andrew is a soft touch. Like all


The manufacture of products at SCH is simple and very effective. There is no computerised manufacturing programme but a simple system of building machines from kits. Once the stock of kits is depleted more kits are made ready for assembly. Over the years this system has been fine tuned and there is no doubt that it works very well. Whilst this means that perhaps more stock is held than many would like it doesn’t cause a problem for SCH and does mean that, in most cases, orders can be fulfilled quickly without long lead times. The machine shop, welding area, paint shop and assembly lines could, in no way, be described as “state of the art” but, again, it is right for SCH. The groundscare industry has been going through tough times over the past few years and recent events within the banking world, and its repercussions, will inevitably make trading even more difficult.


make economies in the current climate but, with the comprehensive and ever expanding range of products on offer, Andrew is not unduly concerned. He is, being an astute businessman, only too aware of uncertainties in the future but is optimistic that the highly regarded and successful company that he and his staff have built up over many years is well placed to be around for many more years to come.


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