Leading steel window and door manufacturer, Crittall Windows, has appointed a new production engineer at its manufacturing facility in Essex.
Casey Gardener joined the company in September 2024 and brings with him a wealth of manufacturing experience from both the automative and medical device industry.
In his new position, as production engineer, Casey will be predominantly focusing on the Crittall Windows manufacturing process, maximising the effectiveness of their approach by utilising lean manufacturing techniques.
In fact, Casey will be responsible for leading the implementation of a brand-new lean manufacturing culture within the warehouse in Witham, Essex. This will include researching and procuring capital equipment to guarantee a smooth transition to a leaner and more agile way of working.
Discussing his new role, Casey comments: “The company understands what changes are needed to support the company’s growth strategy and it’s fantastic that I have been selected as the person to drive this change. I feel incredibly proud to have been given this opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s future.
“I’m confident that by working with the right partners and specialists throughout this process, we can deliver the proposed plan and enhance our offering to Crittall Windows’ customers while, at the same time, increasing the profitability of the business.”
As a company which has previously invested in expert advice to improve its efficiencies and productivity across the entire fabrication process, appointing a dedicated in-house production engineer seemed like a logical next step for the Witham-based firm.
Russell Ager, MD at Crittall Windows, said: “Hiring Casey to become a permanent member of our team demonstrates another significant investment in our operations as we prepare for the year ahead. His diverse experience across multiple manufacturing sectors brings a fresh perspective to our company and we can’t wait to see what he implements.
“At Crittall Windows, we understand that change is necessary to keep up with the rapidly evolving industry and Casey’s expertise in lean manufacturing and process optimisation makes him the ideal person to drive this project forward.
“As we continue to see demand rise for our steel windows and doors, his contribution to helping refine and improve our manufacturing process will allow us to maintain our position as industry leaders that successfully keep up with evolving market requirements.”
Established in 1849, Crittall Windows continues to manufacture its steel windows, doors and internal screens at its Essex-based facilities. What’s more the company has complete control over the entire manufacturing process to ensure exceptional quality is maintained and the highest standards are followed. By adopting lean manufacturing principles, the specialists at Crittall Windows will be able to refine and perfect their processes, further cementing their position in the market as world renowned steel window and door specialists.
