RH

What RH does

RH Technical Industries Ltd. is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of custom human-machine interface (HMI) components and graphic solutions, operating from a single integrated facility in Andover, Hampshire. Founded in 1960 (registered company number 4491485), the company employs 11–50 people and serves OEM design engineers across at least seven end markets — medical and healthcare, agricultural technology, military and defence, industrial and manufacturing, marine, transportation and material handling, and consumer electronics / premium appliances. Its core offering spans membrane keypads and switches, silicone rubber keypads, graphic overlays and fascias, capacitive switches, touchscreens, LED backlighting (including a proprietary Thin Film Backlighting solution), seven-segment display integration, custom printed labels, and resin-domed badges, complemented by a Legacy Bridge reverse-engineering service for obsolete OEM interfaces.

The company's technology base is built on precision printing (industrial screen and digital inkjet), in-house screen preparation, embossing, die cutting (±13µm depth accuracy), and full electromechanical assembly under one roof, supported by a zero-defect quality philosophy and BS EN ISO 9001:2015, RoHS, and WEEE compliance. Materials expertise spans Lexan, MacDermid Autotex, SABIC substrates, Microban antimicrobial films, and marine-grade polyurethane resins, enabling applications from -30°C to +75°C with IP67 sealing and EMI/RFI shielding where required.

RH generates revenue on a project-based, per-quote basis through direct sales to enterprise OEMs; pricing is not publicly disclosed, no subscription or recurring model is described, and growth has been funded organically via reinvestment rather than external capital. Recent operational moves include a 2020 facility expansion (50% larger footprint), a 2024 Preco die-cutting installation, and a 2024 assembly-to-despatch linear flow restructuring, alongside ongoing content marketing and a multi-channel social brand refresh.

Name

RH

Legal name

RH Technical Industries Ltd.

Website

https://rhti.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RH Technical Industries is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer of custom human-machine interface components — membrane keypads, graphic overlays, silicone rubber keypads, capacitive switches, and LED backlighting — serving OEM design engineers across medical, defence, agricultural, industrial, and marine sectors from a single integrated Andover facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF), Industrial Panel PCs & HMI Terminals (HDACALAE), Automotive Instrument Clusters, Displays & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAG)

Keywords

• Human-machine interfaces
• Membrane keypads
• Graphic overlays
• Industrial labels
• OEM manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom HMI Manufacturing and Printing: RH generates revenue through the design, prototyping, and production of custom human-machine interface (HMI) components including membrane keypads, silicone rubber keypads, graphic overlays, capacitive switches, touchscreens, industrial labels, and resin domed badges. Revenue is earned through project-based manufacturing orders with pricing quoted on a per-project basis. Turnaround times vary from rapid prototypes to full production runs. No subscription or recurring revenue model is described — the model is primarily one-time manufacturing/project revenue with potential for repeat orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RH Technical Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures custom human-machine interface (HMI) components—including membrane keypads and switches, graphic overlays, silicone rubber keypads, capacitive switches, touchscreens, LED backlighting solutions, 7-segment displays, and industrial/resin domed labels—using screen printing, digital printing, and precision die-cutting under one roof at its UK facility. The company serves OEM design engineers across medical, aerospace, defence, agricultural, industrial, marine, and premium consumer sectors with engineering-led design support, rapid prototyping, and full assembly with rigorous QC.

Product overview

RH Technical Industries is a UK-based manufacturer of Interface and Graphic Solutions, operating under a 'Performance Critical Interface Engineering' philosophy. Their core portfolio centers on Human-Machine Interface (HMI) products including Membrane Keypads/Membrane Switches and Graphic Overlays, complemented by Silicone Rubber Keypads, Capacitive Switches, and Touchscreens for various interaction methods. The company offers comprehensive backlighting solutions (LED Backlighting, Thin Film Backlighting) and display integration (7-Segment Displays). Their label offerings include Custom Printed Labels and Resin Domed Labels/Badges. Supporting services include PCB Connectors, Testing and Rapid Prototyping, Design for Manufacture (DFM) Support, Precision Screen and Inkjet Printing, Legacy Bridge obsolescence engineering, In-House Screen Preparation, and Membrane Switch Assembly with Quality Control. The entire manufacturing process is conducted under one roof at their Hampshire facility, from design and engineering through printing, cutting, assembly, and final QC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RH Thin Film Backlighting (TFB): LED-driven thin film backlighting solution for daylight readability and low light/night-time specifications in automotive, medical, and military environments.

Products and services

• Membrane Keypads / Membrane Switches

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.7% on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Cadillac PlasticsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRH references a strong relationship with Cadillac Plastic as a supplier partner, ensuring access to the latest materials for industrial label and membrane switch production.
• MacDermid AlphacoreTechnology or IntegrationRH maintains a strong supplier relationship with MacDermid Alpha, sourcing high-performance materials including Autotex polyester films (F150, XEV150, AMF203L, S150, ST150 L) and related graphic overlay materials. MacDermid's antimicrobial Microban technology is specifically referenced as a key material for medical device applications.
• SABICsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRH references a strong supplier relationship with SABIC, a global materials supplier, ensuring reliable access to high-performance polymer substrates for interface manufacturing.
• ISOQARsupportingOthersISOQAR is the independent certification body that issues RH's BS EN ISO 9001:2015 certificate of conformity, conducting independent quality assessments of the company's manufacturing processes and quality management systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xymox Technologies: Long-established US/European membrane switch and HMI manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and instrumentation OEMs. Direct competitor across custom membrane switches, silicone rubber keypads, and graphic overlays.
• Butler Technologies: Specialist in membrane switches, graphic overlays, capacitive touch, and integrated HMI assemblies for medical, industrial, and consumer OEMs. Direct overlap with RH in custom design, prototyping, and low-volume manufacturing with high mix.
• Epec Engineered Technologies: US-based custom manufacturer of membrane switches, graphic overlays, silicone rubber keypads, capacitive touch and PCB assemblies. Highly comparable to RH across HMI product portfolio, custom engineering model, and OEM customer base in industrial, medical, and aerospace.
• Nelson-Miller: US manufacturer of membrane switches, rubber keypads, nameplates, and graphic overlays with in-house engineering and screen-printing. Closely comparable to RH in vertical scope, regulated-sector focus, and custom project-based revenue model.

Regional players

• Dorma UK (HMI panel printing): European specialised printer of HMI panels, overlays, and fascia components serving industrial and white-goods OEMs. Regionally comparable to RH's Andover-based printed overlay and graphic fascia capabilities within the European market.

Broad incumbents

• Amphenol: Tier-1 global interconnect, switch, and HMI manufacturer serving aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, and industrial markets. Competes with RH on sealed interface components, particularly in military and medical programmes.
• TE Connectivity: Global industrial and automotive connectivity/sensor/HMI manufacturer with a broad HMI and rugged interface portfolio. Overlaps with RH in industrial, medical, and agritech interface components and serves many of the same tier-1 OEMs.
• Brady Corporation: Global identification solutions manufacturer producing industrial labels, overlays, nameplates, and printed graphics for harsh environments. Comparable to RH's custom label, nameplate, and overlay product line with a significantly larger sales reach.
• Molex: Global electronics manufacturer with a substantial membrane switch, capacitive touch, and connector portfolio serving automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer OEMs. Overlaps with RH on PCB connectors, capacitive switches, and membrane switches but at vastly greater scale.
• APEM: Global industrial switch, HMI panel, and joystick manufacturer with broad portfolio across industrial, medical, and military markets. Comparable in HMI and sealed switching but operates at significantly larger scale than RH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RHTechnical
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rh-technical-industries-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/rh_technical_industries_ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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