Meet the Team
Approximately 105 highly skilled engineers, designers, and manufacturing specialists -- united by one mission and one obsession: quality that extends the life of your critical energy assets.
Our People
The Expertise Behind Every Coil and Bar
With decades of combined experience across coil and bar design, insulation engineering, and manufacturing, our team brings deep expertise to every project. When you work with Preformed Windings, you get direct access to the specialists who understand your machines and your priorities.
Need fast assistance?
Contact any of our team members directly below, or call our main line at +44 (0) 1709 835200 available 24/7/365.
Leadership
Senior Leadership Team
James Stevens
CEO
Leading the strategic direction of Preformed Windings, James is focused on strengthening PFW's role as a critical partner in global energy infrastructure reliability.
Matt Whaley
COO
Matt oversees all day-to-day operations, ensuring every coil and bar leaves our facilities on time and to the highest standard of quality.
Arwyn Thomas
CTO
Arwyn drives the technical strategy behind our coil and bar design and manufacturing processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of insulation and winding technology.
Key Contacts
Your Direct Line to Our Specialists
Each member of our team brings deep expertise in their area. Contact them directly to discuss your specific requirements.
Stuart Whitfield
Business Improvement Leader
Stuart works with customers and internal teams to continuously improve our processes, lead times, and the value we deliver to every project.
Shaun Crawshawe-Elsey
Partnership Development Manager
Shaun builds and maintains long-term relationships with OEMs, service companies, and end-users across the global energy sector.
Martyn Widdowson
Technical Manager
Martyn leads our technical team, providing expert guidance on coil and bar design, insulation selection, and performance optimisation for customer applications.
Ben Maynard
Proposals Engineer
With over 20 years in the industry, Ben is an expert in HV insulation and electrical component design, delivering accurate and detailed proposals for every project.
Richard Cork
Head of Procurement
Richard ensures we source only the highest quality copper and insulation materials from the industry's most respected suppliers.
Josef Allen
Operations Manager
Josef manages our manufacturing operations across both Rotherham facilities, ensuring efficient production and consistent quality output.
Susan Gee
Finance and Admin Assistant
Susan supports the financial and administrative operations that keep Preformed Windings running smoothly for our customers.
Yildiz Balcioglu
QHSE Manager
Yildiz oversees our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems, maintaining the certifications and standards our customers depend on.
Jac Pearce
Engineering Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Jac ensures our manufacturing equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standard, supporting consistent production quality.
And approximately 105 more specialists behind every coil and bar
Our manufacturing team includes skilled winding technicians, insulation specialists, quality inspectors, and testing engineers -- each one contributing to the reliability of the coils and bars that protect your critical infrastructure. We invest continuously in training and development because the quality of our people directly determines the quality of your assets.
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Whether you have an emergency requirement or want to discuss a long-term partnership, our team is available 24/7/365.
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