HYDRO and Rhinestahl started their journeys an ocean apart yet followed strikingly parallel paths: both family-run, both founded in the 1960s, and both driven by a single aim—make aircraft maintenance faster, safer and more precise. Their merger in 2024 created RH Aero Systems, the industry’s first truly integrated provider of OEM-approved tooling and ground-support equipment.
RH Aero Systems
Jan 2025 | 2 800 m² Dubai South Service Hub opens, expanding network to 26 locations. |
Oct 2024 | Anthony Turner appointed President, tasked with integrating global service network. |
May 2024 | Transaction closes; RH Aero Systems brand introduced with dual HQs in Mason (USA) and Biberach (DE). |
Apr 2024 | Merger agreement announced at MRO Americas (Chicago); HYDRO becomes part of Rhinestahl group. |
HYDRO
2023 | Reports 40 % revenue growth on strong wide-body demand. |
2019 | Named exclusive tooling provider for Rolls-Royce civil engine programmes; product range passes 3 000 GSE items and 25 000 tools. |
2013 | COBRA™ Universal Engine-Change System wins airline adoption. |
2008 | Derby (UK) subsidiary launches to support Rolls-Royce engine business. |
2000 | Opens overseas service branches (UK, USA, UAE, China, Singapore). |
1980 | Portfolio expands to Axle Jacks, Towbars and custom FAL tooling; first international orders. |
1965 | HYDRO founded in Biberach, Germany; first Tripod Jacks delivered. |
Rhinestahl
2022 | Awarded to be exclusive provider of ignition system test equipment across all engine programs by Unison Industries |
2019 | Recognised as preferred Rolls-Royce tooling supplier; CFM LEAP licence signed. |
2010 | Opens Advanced Manufacturing Group (AMG) campus for 5-axis aerospace machining. |
2009 | Acquires GE Customer Tooling Solutions (CTS); becomes primary tooling partner for GE and CFM families. |
2006 | Moeller becomes President & CEO, launches global expansion. |
1990 | Dieter Moeller joins as General Manager, shifts focus to jet-engine tooling. |
1967 | Rhinestahl Corporation established in Mason, Ohio; precision machining for aerospace begins. |