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About Us

Rowe Hankins is a specialist manufacturer of safety-critical electrical equipment for trains and trams, supporting safe, reliable rail operations worldwide.

About Rowe Hankins

Rowe Hankins Ltd has been a trusted leader in the railway industry since 1986, providing innovative trainborne and trackside electro-mechanical solutions worldwide. From concept to end-of-life, we manage the complete lifecycle of our products, delivering high-quality, reliable solutions tailored to the needs of our customers. Our clients include some of the most respected names in the railway sector, and we are proud to support them with both technical expertise and exceptional service.

 

Established as a specialist distributor and manufacturer, Rowe Hankins has grown steadily over the years, employing a team of experienced engineers and specialists dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and supporting a wide range of railway systems and devices. Our portfolio includes speed sensors, intelligent wheel flange lubrication systems, AC and DC earth leakage detection units, and non-intrusive current monitoring devices.

With a continuous programme of investment in technology, facilities, and skills, we maintain a global reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability. Our service facilities are equipped to maintain, overhaul, and repair circuit breakers, contractors, and on-train monitoring and recording systems, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standards of support.

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Our Team

David Owen
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Chief Executive Officer

Alex Emmerson
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Chief Technology Officer

Paul Briscoe
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Chief Operating Officer

Our Story

1979- 1988

The company, founded by engineers Toni Hankins and Roger Rowe, launched RH circuit breakers, gaining British Rail approval and achieved BS 5750 accreditation.

1992 - 1996

Expanded via acquisition (mining division of SEI) and delivered innovations including DC earth-leakage units for tube stock.

2001

Introduced dual-channel EMC-immune speed sensors with global approvals.

2005

Expanded it's service centre; completed Central Line drive-package reurbishment.

2006

Invented the first intelligent wheel-flange lubrication system (iWFL)

2011 - 2016

Won major Network Rail contract for NICs; secured IRIS accreditation; launched MRH miniature breaker range, split-core NIC & speed sensor; celebrated 30 years in business.

2018 - 2019

Awarded “Best Practice Representative” in the Parliamentary Review (2018); shifted to a “customer first” approach under new MD in 2019.

2025

Partnered with ZTR and Motion Applied (McLaren) to expand presence in the UK and Ireland.

Thank you for your Interest in
Rowe Hankins Ltd

We value every partnership and are here to provide high-quality solutions and engineering support. To speak with our team, please contact us.

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