Staff

Principal Customer Contacts at Martin's Rubber

Claire Clarke - Sales & Trading Manager

Claire has responsibility for leading and managing all aspects of the Sales & Marketing Team at Martin's Rubber, taking overall responsibility for the day to day and strategic customer facing work undertaken by the front end activities of the Company. She has been with the Company since 2006, and in that time has developed a deep understanding of the Industry.

Expertise in Seals/Kits/Rubber Mouldings, and the Aerospace, Defence, Engineering and Manufacturing Industries

E claire.clarke@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3733

Claire's Profile

Janine Dixon - Sales Support

Janine has responsibility for Internal Sales Support, being the first line of contact with our Customers in the Defence, Engineering and Manufacturing Industries. She joined Martins early in 2011, and is rapidly gaining expertise in the products and markets she supports.

E janine.dixon@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3732

Adam Gatrell - Sales Support

Adam has responsibility for Internal Sales Support, being the first line of contact with our Customers in the Medical, Leisure and Electronics Industries. He joined Martins early in 2011, and is rapidly gaining expertise in the products and markets he supports.

 E adam.gatrell@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3711

Laurent Coquet - Sales Support

Laurent has has responsibility for Internal Sales Support. He joined Martins mid 2011, having graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in Normandy specialising in Cooling Systems, prior to moving to the UK. He is rapidly gaining expertise in the products and markets we deal with at Martins.

E laurent.coquet@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3716

Paul Hardy - Sales Manager

Paul has responsibility for maintaining and developing our Sealing, Oil & Gas and Food & Drink Industry Customers, bringing to bear his long experience in manufacturing industry. He has been with the Company since 2003 and has progressed from Sales Support in our Seals department to become a Sales Manager with responsibility for many blue chip clients. 

Expertise in Seals/Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Rubber Mouldings/CNC Machined Seals/Sheet Metalwork/Kitting

E paul.hardy@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3730

Rod Ashton - Technical Manager

Rod has responsibility for overseeing the technical aspects of customer quotations and projects, researching and advising on materials and processes, and supporting the Sales Team with customer and site visits to enable the best possible advice and service to be given. With over 35 years experience in the industry around the world, Rod is ideally qualified to advise on a wide of products and processes.

Expertise in High Volume production of Rubber Mouldings/Toolroom & Tool Design, Moulding Plant & Processes/Design for Production

E rod.ashton@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3717

Andy Sharpe - Technical Support

Andy has responsibility for technical support specialsing in machined seals and engineering plastics, providing solutions and quotation information to the Sales Team where bespoke requirements exist. He has been with the company since 2002 and has worked in a variety of roles both in manufacturing and customer facing.

Expertise in CNC Seal Machining/Hydraulic & Pneumatic Sealing/Kitting

E andy.sharpe@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 821 3715

David Glover - Quality and Systems Manager

David has responsibility for leading and managing all aspects of the Quality and IT Systems at Martin's Rubber, taking overall responsibility for supporting and auditing the processes that enable consistent and accurate day to day and strategic activities to remain routine within the Company. He has been with the Company since 2007 and has over 15 years experience in manufacturing and quality systems.    

Expertise in Rubber Mouldings/Polyurethane Foam Mouldings

E david.glover@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3735

Kerry Plant - Accounts Deputy

Kerry has responsibility for the efficient processing of financial information to allow the timely preparation of monthly accounts, the payment of suppliers and credit control of customer accounts. She has wide experience of both sales and accounts roles, and has been with the company since 2005.

Expertise in Accounts and Credit Control

E kerry.plant@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3725

Sarah Bowring - Accounts

Gareth Tyson - Accounts Manager 

Gareth has responsibility for the preparation of monthly and annual accounts for consideration of the directors and company accountants. He has experience of a number of manufacturing industries and brings this to bear on his role at Martin's.

Expertise in Financial Accounts

E accounts.manager@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3724

Paul Elliott - Supply Chain Manager

Paul has responsibility for leading and managing all aspects of the Supply Team at Martin's Rubber, taking overall responsibility for the day to day and strategic activities undertaken by the manufacture & delivery functions of the Company. He has been with Martins since 1996 and has over 30 years experience in the Gaskets & Mouldings Industry.

Expertise in Gaskets/Extrusions/Adhesives/Rubber Mouldings/Polyurethane Foam Mouldings

E paul.elliott@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3729

Silma Gallagher - Production Planner

Silma has responsibility for reconciling sales requirements with internal capacity or supplier resources, both planning and adjusting schedules to acheve the best possible service in what are often constantly changing circumstances. She has been with the company since 1998 in both manufacturing and customer facing roles.

Expertise in Polyurethane Mouding, Rubber Moulding, Gasket Cutting

E silma.gallagher@martins-rubber.co.uk

DD 023 8021 3736

Eve Maidment - Production Planner

Eve has responsibility for reconciling sales requirements with internal capacity or supplier resources, both planning and adjusting schedules to acheve the best possible service in what are often constantly changing circumstances. She has been with the company since 2003 in both manufacturing and customer facing roles.

Expertise in Seal Machining, Seal Kitting

DD 023 8021 3738

E eve.maidment@martins-rubber.co.uk 

Adam Hooper - Operations Director

Adam has responsibility for the Operations of the company on a daily basis, working in conjunction with his Operations Team, Claire Ford, Paul Elliott and David Glover. With wide experience in manufacturing industry and management, he has been with the company since 1988. Adam is one of the Directors of the family business, reporting to the Board on all operational matters.

Expertise in mouldings, gaskets and extrusions, toolmaking, production engineering, materials and design. Industry specialisation in Manufacturing, Defence, Aerospace and Motorsport.

E sales@martins-rubber.co.uk

D 023 8022 6330

 Adam's Profile

Paul Hooper - Projects Director

Paul has responsibility for the Projects activities of the company, which can involve infrastructure, Group, property and systems activities. He also has long experience in the products and markets of the company, and supports the current front line team as required. Paul has been with the company since 1981 and is one of the Directors of the family business, reporting to the Board on all project matters.

Expertise in mouldings, gaskets and extrusions, CNC plastics machining, Kitting and IT systems. Industry specialisation in Construction Plant & Equipment, Marine, Engineering and Manufacturing.

E sales@martins-rubber.co.uk

D 023 8022 6330