Techneopro, Our Story
Established in 2003 we have become a leader in our field. We’re proud to manufacture for large companies as well as having grown with people who have come to us with an idea and now have successful businesses.
Techneopro is a British manufacturing company based in beautiful Cornwall in Southwest England. Founded in 2003, we have grown to become a very proud and successful company that employs a brilliant team.
Techneopro was formed by Brian Warwick and Daniel Brinson to specialise in the contract manufacture of sponge neoprene products. Both Brian and Daniel have a long history of engineering, particularly in textiles. The two worked together in wetsuit manufacture in the UK before this was sadly moved to the Far East. The experience however proved to be the perfect foundation for Techneopro.
In 2018, Daniel and Brian retired from the day-to-day management of Techneopro but remain the company owners and active Directors of the business. Their experience still guides Techneopro ensuring the ethos of the business is upheld which is to look after the team who produce fantastic quality products for our customers every day.
Techneopro is managed by Louise and Alex Ledbrooke. Louise joined Techneopro in 2013. Louise’s initial focus was the efficiency and productivity of the business. With an incredible eye for detail, Louise has brought policies and processes to the company which has ensured it is robust yet agile. Always looking out for potential issues such as supply chain disruption, Louise keeps Techneopro one step ahead making sure we remain a stable supplier to our customers. Alex joined in 2018 taking on the customer facing elements of the business including product development and production. Working closely with customers and the team at Techneopro, Alex has helped bring numerous new products to market in a diverse range of applications.
Neoprene is quite a unique fabric that presents its own challenges but its array of properties, finishes and feels means for every challenge there is solution. Give us a call or an email and we’ll do our best to help.
Operations
Louise Ledbrooke – Manager
Guiding Techneopro through the turbulent world of business ensuring we delivery great quality products for our customers since 2013.
Alex Ledbrooke – Manager
More than likely the person on the end of your phone call or email, ready to help you bring your ideas to life.
Founders and Directors
Brian Warwick – Director
Brian has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in manufacturing, originating in the safety industry with Kangol Magnet Ltd. where he trained as a sewing technician. To continue his training, Brian moved to Manchester and attended a clothing machine technician’s course.
In 1981, he joined Daks-Simpson in their leisurewear plant as Engineering Manager gaining valuable knowledge of fabrics and production methods within the apparel industry.
For the next two years, Brian was freelance until approached by Gul International to join them in their development department. He remained at Gul as Technical Manager for 14 years where he worked on the development of neoprene sports products and worked closely with the design team to develop new products and production methods.
Since 2003, Brian has been responsible for production and product development at Techneopro assisting customers with the development of their products, as well as working closely with the neoprene manufacturers to develop new combinations and products.
Daniel Brinson – Director
Daniel is a Time Served Mechanical and Production Engineer who started his career with Crithley Brothers Ltd.
Following his apprenticeship, he furthered his management training with Volkswagen Audi being responsible for Parts and Accessories at one of the leading UK dealerships.
Daniel then joined Strida Ltd, where he was responsible for overseeing the production of component manufactured by subcontractors. His first experience with the textile industry was with Courtaulds, where he was a Technical Sales Engineer promoting and maintaining business contacts with many well established companies such as, Laura Ashley, Bairdwear and Jaeger.
Following a move to Cornwall, Daniel joined Gul International where he introduced ISO9001 and established systems for both UK and imported goods. He regularly visited and audited manufacture of goods from Hungary, Thailand, Vietnam, Italy, Taiwan and other countries. His work included business dealings with customers such as Marks and Spencer, ASDA, Speedo, Body Shop and many others.