Thriving through
diversity of interest
The RO is an entrepreneurial family company which has been in business for nearly 90 years.
Based upon the founding principle that the company is ‘In business to do business’ this straightforward direct approach has seen the RO thrive over the years through careful investment in a diverse range of interests, which continues to this day.
We have a long and successful heritage of investing in local economies across the UK through a variety of trading and investment businesses, which operate across multiple sectors, as well as by providing substantial support to local community charitable projects and causes.
Welcome to the RO today
The RO retains a diverse range of investments through RO Real Estate as well as holding majority interests in Metis Homes and Charteroak, both businesses that have progressed through their association with us.
Our family way
Now in its third generation of direct Rowlandson family management, the ethos of the business is to embrace family principles and traditional values consistent with the philosophy conceived by our founder. This is borne out by our many long-serving employees and a commitment to helping others through our charitable activities. Central to our approach is to take a proactive and committed interest in all that the company involves itself in, whether commercial or charitable.
