Manufacturing Team

Brett Tolhurst

Operations Director

"Brett is a perfectionist, with a do or die attitude who holds us all to the highest standard throughout our operations"

In his first decade with the company, he carried out every job role in manufacturing and administration. Always forward-thinking, he worked tirelessly with Surestead to introduce the eMacs product and stock control system, which has transformed our ability to leverage our supply chain risk and buy better.

In his second decade Brett with his Managers, Kenny and Neil selected and commissioned all equipment and staff training resulting in FermionX now being the best equipped and staffed CEM in Sussex.

Dan Crothers

Managing Director

"Dan is the steady pair of hands at the tiller who has overseen the merger of our three companies and steady growth."

As a leader, Dan’s greatest strength is his approachability. He listens to his team, so he hears when relationships or operations could be improved and works holistically with the whole team to keep FermionX advancing and staff retention rates high.

Dan’s down to earth nature often sees him working collaboratively with customers to deliver long term relationships.

Gary Rice

Technical Sales Manager

"Gary is knowledgeable and trustworthy - with a knack for understanding exactly what our customers needs are."

Gary joined us as a Test Engineer and passed his HND Electronics with distinction. Like Dave Wright, in our production team, Gary will guide you on what data is required for manufacture. Gary will spotlight cost drivers in your componentry and, if the opportunity is there, advise you on alternatives.

Helen Donnelly

Director

"Helen is a force of nature, always driving the team to achieve perfection and provide the best service for our customers."

There is very little that Helen doesn't know about electronics manufacturing. Coming through the 'School of hard knocks', Helen has had various roles within production and sales in her 30 year career, running her own PCB manufacturing plant through to Sales and Managing Director of C-Tech Electronics.

Helen has continued to develop long term relationships with customers and is using her wealth of experience training the next wave of FermionX personnel.

Will Patrick

Sales Manager

"Will brings an energy and fresh perspective to our sales team, always willing to ask questions and challenge the status quo to keep a proactive view to customer support and sales."

Continuing the family tradition, Will is the 3rd generation of the Patrick family to work for the company. His role has focused on product brands Airbox and Seward but also brings field sales support for manufacturing customers further afield from our home base in West Sussex.

His open and personable approach to communication reinforces the company's approach to customer service.