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    Meet The Team

    Meet the Experts Behind Fans and Blowers

    Our dedicated team brings extensive technical knowledge and industry expertise to ensure seamless support for all your industrial fan and blower needs. From sales and operations to production management, each team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality solutions with efficiency and precision.

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Our clients rely on the expertise of our committed Fans and Blowers Account Managers who possess technical knowledge of centrifugal and axial products and provide support for industrial fans and blowers. With our vast experience in legislation and industry standards, along with our continuous development processes, we offer a smooth buying experience. Working closely with our fans and blowers sales team, customers can ensure they receive their desired industrial fan or commercial blower product in a timely manner, whether it's through core product ranges, fixed price agreements, or industrial stock-holding with short-term call-off.

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James Newey

Managing Director

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As Owner and Managing Director, James leads Fans and Blowers with a focus on building a business clients can genuinely rely on. His drive for efficiency and continuous development has shaped a team that's responsive, technically strong, and committed to getting results.

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Adrian Nield

General Manager

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Adrian brings decades of engineering expertise to his role, with a sharp focus on team performance and process excellence. He's focused on taking Fans and Blowers into its next phase of growth, raising the bar across the business and making sure clients feel the difference.

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Will Hopkins

Sales Director

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Will oversees the full journey from enquiry to delivery, keeping sales, design and production working in close step. His priority is a smooth, consistent experience for every client, every time.

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Duncan Keates

Operations Director

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With over 31 years at Fans and Blowers, spanning the shop floor and technical sales, Duncan brings a rare combination of hands-on knowledge and commercial awareness. He's a trusted voice on engineering decisions and a key part of how the business maintains its technical edge.

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Josh Roddick

Production Manager

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Josh keeps production running smoothly, working closely with the sales team to make sure every order is delivered on time and to specification. Outside of work, you'll find him on his tractor or out on the mountain bike trails.

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Jeff Thorne

Purchasing Manager

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Jeff's 30-plus years with Fans and Blowers gives him an unmatched understanding of the business and its supply chain. Clients benefit from his technical knowledge and his commitment to making sure their needs are met without fuss.

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Steve Wyatt

Technical Sales

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Steve combines over 18 years of industry experience with a genuine passion for technical problem-solving. His involvement in research and development keeps him, and by extension, our clients, at the forefront of what's possible in fan and blower technology.

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Steve Budd

Technical Sales

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A computer science graduate from Bournemouth University, Steve brings fresh thinking and strong analytical skills to the technical sales team. He specialises in quoting and estimating, and is focused on delivering accurate, timely support to a growing client base.

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Sally Sims

Accounts

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Sally manages the accounts, invoicing and export operations that keep the business running behind the scenes. Her attention to detail and commitment to a smooth client experience means the financial side of every project is in safe hands.

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Bill Dawes

Engineering Manager

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With over 50 years in the industry, Bill is a cornerstone of Fans and Blowers' engineering capability. His knowledge runs deep across every function, and his contribution to technical standards and business development over the years has been immeasurable.

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Jason House

Design Engineer

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Jason's 20-plus years in fabrication give him an instinctive eye for detail and practicality. Proficient in Solid Works and Bysoft, he bridges the gap between design intent and real-world manufacture with confidence and precision.

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Lee Humphreys

Design Engineer

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Lee works closely with the wider engineering team to produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D models and production documentation. His methodical approach ensures a clean handover from design to the shop floor, keeping projects on track and on spec.

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Edd Nurcombe

Design Engineer Apprentice

Edd joined the team with hands-on experience in laser operation and sheet metal work, and is developing his design skills in the drawing office alongside that practical foundation. Outside work he's into fitness, fishing, and spending time with friends.

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Roy Winter

Long Serving Team Member

Roy brings 45 years of experience to the team, a wealth of knowledge that's hard to quantify and easy to appreciate. A family man at heart, when he's not on the job you'll find him dog walking or cheering on Man United.

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Malcolm Bowey

Seasoned Welder

Malcolm has 34 years of welding experience at Fans and Blowers, and the craftsmanship to show for it. When he steps away from the workshop, he can usually be found working on his Victorian cottage on the moors.

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Paul Saunders

Seasoned Welder

Paul has over 20 years of welding experience and has spent the last five at Fans and Blowers, where he leads the welding team with calm authority. Away from work he's a devoted family man with a decent golf handicap to protect.