Managing Director
A manufacturing capability, passion and expertise that spans 40 years.
Our extensive portfolio of British-made access, handling and storage equipment includes over 3,000 standard products, all designed, manufactured and assembled at our purpose-built factory in Redditch.
Drawing on a manufacturing capability that spans over 40 years, our team is made up of skilled experts who are passionate about their craft and take genuine pride in their work. Blending this craftsmanship with innovations in technology such as our state-of-the-art laser cutter, robotic arm, powder coating facility and CAD, we design, create and construct products at the forefront of safety, quality and durability standards.
Management & Team Leaders
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Andy Colley
Email: andy@redhillmanufacturing.co.uk
Office: +44 (0)1527 529002
Mobile: +44 (0)7808 529002Andy Colley became Managing Director in 2019, moving up from Operations Director and taking over the role from his father, Ken Colley. As a grandson of the original founder, Eric Barnard, Andy represents a new generation of the family and initially started at Redhill in 2003, working in each area of the business to gain all-round experience.
Influential in moving the business forward, Andy has continually researched new technologies and manufacturing methods, and was instrumental in installing a new laser cutting machine in 2016, bringing significant quality improvements to Redhill’s processes and products.
Achieving the BSI Kitemark for Redhill’s range of Mobile Safety Steps in 2014 was a particular highlight for Andy, achieved after rigorous testing and revisions, and highlighting the company’s commitment to quality, safety and durability.
As the new Managing Director, Andy is focused on identifying efficiencies to help Redhill continually improve. This involves overseeing a new IT system, expanding the team and embracing new technologies to improve speed and accuracy, refine products, develop prototypes and build stock levels.
Core focus for the moment is building distributor relationships across the UK and globally, but mindful of the company’s long, local heritage, Andy is especially proud Redhill continues to be a family-run business, with a friendly, open and supportive culture. Testament to that is a loyal and dedicated workforce, many of whom have been with Redhill for over 35 years!
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Kevin Balcombe
Email: kevin@redhillmanufacturing.co.uk
Office: +44 (0)1527 529002As one of Redhill’s longest serving members of staff, Kevin Balcombe knows the business inside out. After joining as a 17-year old apprentice in 1983, he spent two years on the shop floor, paint spraying, assembling, driving a fork lift truck and generally seeing how the company operated.
In 1989, he was appointed Works Manager, a position he has held ever since, which, then as now, involves running the shop floor, updating drawings as the product range increases and resourcing the workplace with new machinery and ideas. Over the years, this has seen Kevin help with expanding the premises, bringing Redditek back in-house, introducing new Health & Safety standards, setting up a British Standard quality system, and overseeing machinery, security and fire systems.
A key change in 1992 involved the delivery of a new CNC tube-bending machine, the first of its kind in the UK, which could be programmed via computer, eventually leading to the computerisation of all functions. In 2016, Kevin oversaw the introduction of a laser cutting machine in 2016, transforming manufacturing capability; and in 2019, the addition of the Solid Works 3D CAD package, revolutionising drawing capability.
With more than 37 years’ experience, it’s no surprise to learn Kevin is generally one step ahead of everybody else when it comes to manufacturing knowledge. Kevin says he treats the company as if it were his own, which means leading by example, learning from mistakes and making time to laugh, at least once a day!
Works Manager
Kevin Balcombe
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Sam Bentley
Email: samb@redhillmanufacturing.co.uk
Office: +44 (0)1527 529002
Mobile: +44 (0)7701 315007Sam joined Redhill as Sales Manager in June 2017, charged with the task of increasing sales and expanding the distributor network. With ten years’ experience gained within end-user sales, Sam had a first-hand understanding not only of the industry, but also what customers were looking from a manufacturer, and was able to give us invaluable input on how better to service and communicate with our distributor network.
Working within a family-run business involves wearing many hats and Sam has more than risen to the occasion. In any one day, he can be found managing customer service teams, overseeing marketing activities, attending site visits and actively supporting our drive towards greater IT efficiency by helping to implement our new IT system.
Embracing Redhill’s core values of continual improvement and development, Sam is fully committed to achieving excellence in everything he does, going over and above to exceed customer expectations. In recognition of his dedication, we were delighted when he picked up Raja and Welco’s ‘Extra Mile’ award at their annual awards evening in January 2020.
With a first class knowledge of our product range and manufacturing processes, a real ‘hands on’ approach and a friendly, outgoing manner, Sam is happy to answer any enquiry and can always be relied upon to go the extra mile!
Sales Manager
Sam Bentley
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Trevor joined Redhill Manufacturing in 1988. In his current role he is responsible for overlooking the finishing of all products and leading the associated team.
Leader: Product Finishing
Trevor Cains
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Dean joined Redhill Manufacturing in 1990. In his current role he is responsible for overlooking the sheet metal processing and looking after the associated team.
Leader: Sheet Metal Preparation
Dean Roberts
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Daniel joined Redhill Manufacturing in 2013. In his current role he is responsible for the team who prepare tube, box and angle designs as part of the product manufacturing process.
Leader: Tube/Box/Angle Preparation
Daniel Ferris
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Scott joined Redhill Manufacturing in 2003. In his current role he is responsible for leading the team who focus on the production of larger steps in the Redhill Steptek range.
Leader: Large Step Manufacture
Scott Williams
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Darren joined Redhill Manufacturing in 2017 and looks after the welding team and department.
Leader: Welding Facility
Darren Palmer
Our History
Key processes and capabilities
Committed to exceptionally high standards
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Redhill’s BS Mobile Safety Steps were the first of their kind to be awarded the British Kitemark.
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Our own exacting standard ensure our products are built to the highest levels of reliability, safety and durability.