Our Team
Our people are our greatest asset.
The Goodflex team has been carefully built and developed to contact a mixture of passion, technical knowledge and industry expertise all available to you instantly.
Stuart Smith
Technical Director
Stuart Smith - Technical Director
Expertise: Encyclopaedic knowledge of rubber manufacturing
Most likely to say: “The problem you’ve got is…”
Passion: Making sure that sales do things correctly
Vanessa Dufty
Finance Director
Vanessa Dufty - Finance Director
Expertise: Keeping a tight rein on finances
Most likely to say: “I’m chasing an outstanding invoice””
Passion: Chasing outstanding invoices
Mark Dufty
Managing Director
Mark Dufty - Managing Director
Expertise: Unparalleled industry knowledge
Most likely to say: “I’m not a big fan of percentages…”
Passion: Delivering exceptional products and service passionately
Natalie Benwell
Commercial Manager
Natalie Benwell - Commercial Manager
Expertise: Ensuring that everything runs smoothly
Most likely to say: “Yes, I will look into that for you.”
Passion: Loves a damn good spreadsheet.
Mike Tinklin
Materials & Process Manager
Mike Tinklin - Materials & Process Manager
Expertise: Building first-rate supplier relationships
Most likely to say: “We have a supplier that can solve that…”
Passion: Finding a way to get it done
Rick Whittle
Operations Manager
Rick Whittle - Operations Manager
Expertise: Full control of all operations at Goodflex
Most likely to say: “We can develop that process…”
Passion: Ensuring manufacture is as faultless as possible
Stuart Bearcroft
Technical Sales & Project Team
Stuart Bearcroft - Technical Sales & Project Team
Technical Sales & Project Team
Expertise: Uncanny ability to make it happen
Most likely to say: “I think we can make this happen…”
Passion: Being able to respond to customers quickly
Dan New
Technical Sales & Project Team
Dan New - Technical Sales & Project Team
Expertise: Full support to mid-size and large OEMs
Most likely to say: “I’ve just received this large RFQ…”
Passion: Process, process and more process
Matthew Osborne
Research & Development Specialist
Matthew Osborne - Research & Development Specialist
Expertise: Driving innovation and continuous improvement at Goodflex
Most likely to say: “That’s an exceptional idea. Let’s research into that…”
Passion: Getting the data right at the start of the process.
William Marshall
Quality Manager
William Marshall - Quality Manager
Expertise: Continuously improving quality and processes at Goodflex
Most likely to say: “Have I got the perfect jig for you…”
Passion: Driving quality throughout Goodflex Rubber.
Amy Lea
Administration Assistant
Amy Lea - Administration Assistant
Expertise: “Delivering exceptional customer service and administrative support to the business”
Most likely to say: “Good morning Goodflex. Amy speaking, how may I help?”
Passion: Always being ready to help at a moments notice.”
Laura Coldicott
Third Party & Logistics Coordinator
Laura Coldicott - Third Party & Logistics Coordinator
Expertise: Day-to-day management of supply chain”
Most likely to say: “When can I expect to receive that…”
Passion: Being positive, enthusiastic and happy. Always got a smile on my face.
Hannah Dufty
Accounts & Administration Apprentice
Hannah Dufty - Accounts & Administration Apprentice
Expertise: Giving a 10/10 service that the customer won’t forget
Most likely to say: “ Thank you so much.”
Passion: To perform tasks that will make a positive impact and have a successful outcome
Tom Gilchrist
Technical Sales Engineer & Teams Coordinator
Tom Gilchrist - Technical Sales Engineer & Teams Coordinator
Expertise: Magnificently supporting the sales and production teams
Most likely to say: “I’ll build it so we meet the customer’s expectations…”
Passion: Proper engineering and hose manufacturer
Edward Griffin-Gallagher
CAD & 3D Printing Technician
Edward Griffin-Gallagher - CAD & 3D Printing Technician
Expertise: Creating and manipulating CAD combined with coordinating the 3D print suite
Most likely to say: “I make my own Brownies…”
Passion: Executing clean FDM Prints and developing CAD solutions.
Matthew Grumball
New Business Development & Project Team
Matthew Grumball - New Business Development & Project Team
Expertise: Extensive product and manufacturing knowledge
Most likely to say: “I’ve been working with this customer for a long time…”
Passion: Developing close relationships with designers and engineers
