“We were fortunate enough to have several investors interested in us. We chose Agathos because the chemistry was right, they shared our vision for the future and because Agathos passionately believes in UK manufacturing.”
John Tennison – CEO
FACTS
Headquartered
Essex
Founded
1948
Sector
Advanced Manufacturing
Focus Areas
Aerospace Components, Precision Machining, Aero-engine & Aerostructure Rotables
Website
Investment date
October 2015
Status
Realised (Fund I)
Agathos contacts
William de Laszlo
About the business
Smiths Harlow is a manufacturer of high-precision rotables and components for the aerospace industry.
The business specialises in aero-engine and aerostructure machining, supplying complex, safety-critical components to global aerospace customers including Safran (Snecma), Bombardier Aerospace, GKN Aerospace and Rolls-Royce. Smiths is recognised for its engineering capability, quality standards and long-standing customer relationships.
Our partnership
Agathos partnered with Smiths Harlow to support the business during a period of change within a highly demanding aerospace manufacturing environment.
The partnership focused on working constructively with management and stakeholders, with an emphasis on maintaining operational standards and supporting the business through a challenging market backdrop.
Value creation and impact
During Agathos’s ownership, the focus was on supporting the continuity of the business and its ability to serve long-standing aerospace customers.
Agathos exited its investment in Smiths Harlow in October 2020.
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