MDs in Manufacturing

Can a British manufacturer keep innovating while competing on the global stage?In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, speaks with Darren Wallace, CEO of Cirrus Research PLC, about leading a second-generation Yorkshire business with a worldwide reach.Darren’s story takes us from his early days as an electronics engineer to the boardroom, where he now oversees one of the UK’s most respected names in acoustic measurement technology. Cirrus

How do you lead a manufacturing business through rapid change while managing the pressure of workforce shortages, innovation and modernisation?In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at CB Solutions in Scarborough, for an honest conversation about the realities of leadership in today’s manufacturing sector.Kerry opens up about the challenges facing leaders across the UK — from introducing

What does it take to lead a growing UK manufacturer while keeping people at the centre of every decision?In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Hope, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, talks with Danny Macfarlane, Managing Director at Ellis Patents, about how purposeful leadership, culture and innovation can power long-term growth in British manufacturing.Under Danny’s leadership, Ellis Patents has grown from £6 million to more than £12 million in turnover, driven by smart

What happens when purpose becomes the driving force behind production?In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Suzanne Moyes, Deputy Managing Director at Burgess Pet Care, to explore how compassion, innovation and culture are shaping one of the UK’s most loved pet-food manufacturers.Suzanne’s story is a reminder that great manufacturing is not just about output or efficiency. It is about responsibility. Under her leadership,

What does leadership look like in an industry built on power, precision and people?In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Chris Houston, Managing Director of Dale Power Solutions, to explore what it really takes to lead transformation in a business with over 80 years of heritage.From energy storage to engineering excellence, Dale Power Solutions has evolved into one of the UK's most trusted names in power generation and

What happens when heritage meets innovation?In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Lawrence Green, Managing Director of Greens the Signmakers - a family-run British manufacturer that’s been transforming ideas into iconic signage for over 50 years.Lawrence’s story is a masterclass in how to modernise a traditional manufacturing business without losing its heart. From hand-painted beginnings to high-tech production, Greens

In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, host Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with one of the UK’s most forward-thinking manufacturing leaders to explore the realities of running, growing, and sustaining a successful business in today’s industrial landscape.This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to lead a manufacturing company in Britain today - where innovation, people, and purpose intersect. From