Leonardo has named UK firm RHH Franks as one of its approved digital subcontract manufacturing partners for its helicopter division.
RHH Franks, a global component manufacturer based, has been working with the aerospace engineering solutions provider since the 1990s, manufacturing quality components for legacy aircraft, including the Lynx and Sea King.
Following significant investment in a factory expansion, specialist resources and the CATIA V5 system, RHH Franks is now able to receive digital 3D product designs and manufacture any component required for the Leonardo fleet, including the Wildcat helicopter.
This has led to the official approval of RHH Franks as a digital subcontract manufacturer by Leonardo and enhances the company’s manufacturing capability for other clients worldwide across multiple sectors.
Christopher Thomson, Supplier Development Manager UK for Leonardo Helicopters (UK) Division, said: “We’ve always experienced the highest level of service and quality since working with RHH Franks and are delighted to be able to add them to our approved digital partner list.
“RHH Franks’ values and commitment to excellence are very much aligned with Leonardo’s and its investment in CATIA V5 will only enhance the way in which we collaborate.”
Utilising the powerful and functional CATIA V5 software, RHH Franks can take any product concept from 3D design to support large batch original equipment manufacturers, medium batch legacy replenishment or small prototype production.