Key Personnel

Key Personnel

Gantrail Managing Director - Peter Bygrave

Peter Bygrave

Managing Director

Peter joined Gantrail in 2001, having graduated with an honours degree in Industrial Design. Peter has held the position of Technical Manager at Gantrail for a number of years before taking on the rol... Read More

Peter Bygrave

Managing Director

Peter joined Gantrail in 2001, having graduated with an honours degree in Industrial Design. Peter has held the position of Technical Manager at Gantrail for a number of years before taking on the role of Managing Director. Peter drives the strategic direction of the Gantrail brand worldwide.

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Gantrail Financial Director - Carole Cresswell

Carole Cresswell

Financial Director

Carole started her career with Gantrail in 1999. Completing her AAT in 2001, Carole has gone on to become responsible for all financial aspects of the business, working closely with the Managing Direc... Read More

Carole Cresswell

Financial Director

Carole started her career with Gantrail in 1999. Completing her AAT in 2001, Carole has gone on to become responsible for all financial aspects of the business, working closely with the Managing Director on a day to day basis.

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Gantrail Commercial Director - Malcolm Gray

Malcolm Gray

Commercial Director

Having joined Gantrail in 1998, Malcolm takes responsibility for the estimating procedures within the business and is heavily involved in all commercial activities. Malcolm previously worked for 10 ye... Read More

Malcolm Gray

Commercial Director

Having joined Gantrail in 1998, Malcolm takes responsibility for the estimating procedures within the business and is heavily involved in all commercial activities. Malcolm previously worked for 10 years within the water treatment industry and brings a wealth of technical and commercial knowledge to the team from estimating through to sales worldwide.

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Gantrail Operations Manager - Stephen Bateman

Stephen Bateman

Operations Manager

Stephen joined Gantrail in 2018 and has made an immediate impact since his arrival. He brings with him over 12 years’ experience working in material control and lean manufacture which has led to si... Read More

Stephen Bateman

Operations Manager

Stephen joined Gantrail in 2018 and has made an immediate impact since his arrival. He brings with him over 12 years’ experience working in material control and lean manufacture which has led to significant reductions in our operational expenditure by refining internal processes and increasing efficiency. Stephen manages the production and logistics departments on a day-to-day basis.

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Gantrail Sales Manager – Europe - Dieter Verheyen

Dieter Verheyen

Sales Manager – Europe

Dieter joined Gantrail in 2007 having spent the previous 24 years in the Crane Rail Industry where he built up a wealth of experience. His knowledge of the product and the many applications where heav... Read More

Dieter Verheyen

Sales Manager – Europe

Dieter joined Gantrail in 2007 having spent the previous 24 years in the Crane Rail Industry where he built up a wealth of experience. His knowledge of the product and the many applications where heavy cranes are installed on rails has been invaluable. He has spent many years working with consultants and contractors around the world advising on the best systems for their particular project. With his wide technical and sales experience he manages our European, African and Latin-American activities.

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Gantrail Sales Manager – UK & ROW - Roberto Minicuci

Roberto Minicuci

Sales Manager – UK & ROW

Roberto boasts extensive international experience and a background in mechanical engineering. Roberto works alongside Dieter Verheyen, Sales Manager - Europe.

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Gantrail Technical Manager - Scott Cross

Scott Cross

Technical Manager

Scott joined the team earlier this year and works alongside Alex, Guy, Abhishekh, and the rest of the team. Scott comes to us with a substantial background in product design and R&D, designing new... Read More

Scott Cross

Technical Manager

Scott joined the team earlier this year and works alongside Alex, Guy, Abhishekh, and the rest of the team. Scott comes to us with a substantial background in product design and R&D, designing new products for global markets and running global design departments.

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Gantrail Production Manager - David Howells

David Howells

Production Manager

David arrived at Gantrail in 1996 and has progressively worked his way up through the ranks to the position of Production Manager. During his time here, he has helped to develop and improve our produ... Read More

David Howells

Production Manager

David arrived at Gantrail in 1996 and has progressively worked his way up through the ranks to the position of Production Manager. During his time here, he has helped to develop and improve our production and quality processes to ensure we deliver to the high standards that our customers expect. On a day-to-day basis, David plans our production and coordinates our dedicated team of production operatives. He also regularly liaises with different departments and suppliers to ensure that everything we do is conducted in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

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Gantrail Product  Manager - Alexander Nelson

Alexander Nelson

Product Manager

Alex plays a central role in the Gantrail team as Product Manager and is responsible for the management of major innovation projects, working across the sales, technical and marketing departments to d... Read More

Alexander Nelson

Product Manager

Alex plays a central role in the Gantrail team as Product Manager and is responsible for the management of major innovation projects, working across the sales, technical and marketing departments to deliver new products to the market. He currently leads the exciting Boom Hinge development project.

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Gantrail Customer Services - Lyn Martin

Lyn Martin

Customer Services

Lyn has been a member of the Gantrail team since joining in 2004. Following a long career with the RAF as a Medical Administrator, Lyn plays a pivotal role within the Gantrail operations providing a b... Read More

Lyn Martin

Customer Services

Lyn has been a member of the Gantrail team since joining in 2004. Following a long career with the RAF as a Medical Administrator, Lyn plays a pivotal role within the Gantrail operations providing a bridge between the sales and production functions, whilst also providing support with estimating and management of the CRM function across the business.

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Gantrail Production Controller - Paul Tytherleigh

Paul Tytherleigh

Production Controller

Paul joined the company in 1996 and is now one of our longest serving employees. He is responsible for the handling and planning of all orders and works closely with the Production Manager to ensure ... Read More

Paul Tytherleigh

Production Controller

Paul joined the company in 1996 and is now one of our longest serving employees. He is responsible for the handling and planning of all orders and works closely with the Production Manager to ensure everything is delivered to our customers on time. Paul is a huge asset to the company due to his wealth of experience in production planning and logistics.

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Gantrail Health and Safety Manager/Logistics - Adrian Sleigh

Adrian Sleigh

Health and Safety Manager/Logistics

Adrian joined the company in 2014 having completed a degree in Business Management. He initially joined as an assistant to the Production Controller and has gradually developed to take on more respon... Read More

Adrian Sleigh

Health and Safety Manager/Logistics

Adrian joined the company in 2014 having completed a degree in Business Management. He initially joined as an assistant to the Production Controller and has gradually developed to take on more responsibilities including purchasing, production, maintenance management and logistics. Adrian is also the company Health and Safety Officer where he is currently undertaking a NEBOSH national general certificate which he should complete in the next year. He coordinates regular Health and Safety meetings with the committee and continuously improves our systems and work procedures.

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