In 2024, we’ve achieved numerous initiatives and milestones that fill us with pride, but none more so than the dedication of our team members. Just last month, we had the honour of recognising two outstanding individuals for their long-standing service.

Carole Creswell, Financial Director, reached a remarkable 25 years with the team, saying of this achievement “It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since I joined the Gantrail team. To be able to look back on the incredible journey we have been on during that time is really something that makes me very proud. Witnessing the growth of our brand and the development of our unique distributor partner strategy has been an incredibly rewarding experience and I feel fortunate to have been a part of it all. As we look to the future, there are exciting developments in store, and I’m eager to continue contributing to the overall success of our global network.”

Adrian Sleigh, Production Controller marked a decade as a key member of our global operation, saying of his career milestone “I have thoroughly enjoyed my 10 years at Gantrail. I am very proud to be part of such a close team who strive daily to deliver positive outcomes for all our customers. I look forward to the future and continuing to play my part in the Gantrail family.”

Thank you Carole and Adrian for your continued commitment and for helping to continually drive excellence and innovation, putting our partners at the very heart of what we do #loyalty #innovation #cranerailexpertise

Lyn Martin has been a key member of the Gantrail team supporting Malcolm Gray as part of the Sales and Customer Service team. Since joining the company in 2004, she has provided support across a wide array of operational activities and has helped us build a reputation for quality and outstanding customer support. Now, almost 20 years since she joined us, Lyn is taking a well-deserved retirement. Having worked alongside Lyn for many years, Malcolm Gray is best placed to share his thoughts on Lyn and the huge impact she has made.

“Lyn has been a conscientious, reliable, committed, and dependable colleague since the day she started with the company. She employs a practical, common-sense approach and has the respect of everyone not only within the company but from the numerous people working for our Agents and Distributors that she has been in regular communication with over the years. The entire company, but I specifically, have been truly fortunate that she chose to stay with us for so many years.  It has been a joy to work with her for so long – she has really been an invaluable member of the team and being able to rely on her varied skills has undoubtedly helped me enormously in performing my role. Her knowledge, experience and organisational capability is going to be sorely missed by everyone.  Before the many years dedicated to Gantrail she had a career in the military and now absolutely deserves the opportunity to take it easy! Everyone at Gantrail wishers her all the very best for a long and active retirement.”

Wishing you a wonderful retirement Lyn with our thanks for the incredible commitment and loyalty that you have shown over your career as part of our Gantrail team.

If you’d asked me when I started with Gantrail whether I expected to be still working here 20 years later, the answer probably would have been a ‘no’. But all this time later, here I remain, as passionate as ever about the incredible work that we do, across the world. So, I recently started to think about what has kept me here for so long and I came up with a couple of thoughts which I would like to share with you all.

Firstly, it’s because of the talented people that I’ve worked with over my career and who I continue to work with to this day. I can’t talk about the people without mentioning Warwick Faville who mentored me during my early years with the company, and to whom I owe a great deal. I’ve always been surrounded by a fantastic team of highly experienced individuals, and I couldn’t do what I do without their continued support and loyalty. Ultimately, Gantrail is a ‘people’ company and always has been since the days we were owned by the Molyneux family. It’s the great working atmosphere and collaborative environment that keeps so many employees here for the long term. Across 21 employees, we retain 279 years of expertise, an average of 13.2 years per employee; how many companies can say that! This is what makes it a great place to work because we’re an agile, close-knit team who has a ‘can-do’ attitude and we’re willing to go the extra mile.

Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, it’s because I remain as passionate and. enthusiastic about our products and the industry today as I did when I first started. In my time with Gantrail, I’m proud to have been part of the team that redeveloped our range of clip and pad products which were originally developed by Kins Developments more than 50 years ago and for which we were the first company to sell under license. Since then, we have continued to advance crane rail fixing technology with new patented products and, under my tenure, the business is now investing more than ever before in research and development. We are constantly pushing the boundaries looking for continuous improvement and innovation so that we can create future fit products for our distributors and direct customers worldwide.

I’m really excited about the new products we have in the current pipeline, and about the innovations in product and performance that our teams will create for the industry in the decades to come. The work that we do has a major impact on our planet and a sustainable future, alongside the movement of goods across the globe and I like to think that I, along with the incredible Gantrail team and network of official partners can keep business moving for years to come.

Join us in recognizing Stephen’s remarkable contributions to our success. His expertise in production and inventory management has revolutionized our efficiency, reducing.production cycles and lead times.

Stephen’s enthusiasm and passion are well recognised by the whole team and partners
across the world, making him an invaluable asset to the success of the Gantrail brand.

Thank you, Stephen, for your unwavering dedication!

Our recent visit to the TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam was a really positive experience for our team. The event provided us with a remarkable opportunity to connect with our loyal customers and distributors, reaffirming the strong relationships we have built over the years.

One of the highlights of the event was the engaging conversations we had regarding our groundbreaking new product, the boom hinge short rail system. The level of interest expressed by industry professionals highlighted the immense potential this innovation holds for the future. This positive response further solidifies our position as a pioneer in
product innovation within the crane rail system sector. Not only did we have the chance to
engage with our existing customer base, but we also had the pleasure of establishing
valuable new contacts and leads. The exhibition provided an ideal platform to showcase our product portfolio and generate real interest among potential clients.

We are excited to build upon the momentum created by this event, leveraging the new
connections made and continuing to reaffirm our reputation as a world class brand
throughout this sector. With regards to TOC Europe 2024 we have already reserved our
stand and have secured another prime position that will give us maximum visibility at the
event.