About Penmann

Food Industry Specialists

We are leading providers of bespoke cooling technology solutions to the food and drinks industries. Our clients are amongst the UK’s most significant and well-respected national brands who have come to rely on us for our technical excellence and expertise.

Penmann’s effective and innovative solutions have been making the lives of our clients that much easier, addressing your challenges and solving your problems, since the business started in 1975. Since then, we have grown a reputation for being the very best in our field of operation.

Building on strong foundations we are constantly evolving to service the demands of progressive food and drink manufacturers continually seeking a competitive edge.

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Working together

When we work with you, we want you to enjoy your relationship with us and vice versa. Creating a climate that delivers benefits to both our organisations and our people is the result of these all important five points of culture:

Team

Our people and their professionalism are vital to our business. In pursuit of excellent service delivery, we are committed to the ongoing recruitment, training and development of our technically excellent, dedicated and friendly team.

Collaborative Partnerships

We believe strongly in the power of collaborative working partnerships at all levels. We develop clear working practices with you to build long relationships that encourage repeat business. We are all travelling on the same journey together and so this is why we also work hard to nurture strong links with supplier companies and external contractors to get the job done.

Technical excellence

Our holistic approach delivers the very best bespoke quality system or solution to meet and exceed your specific needs. Our attention to detail has earned us a reputation for being ‘good at the difficult’. Because we are experts in working in sensitive live environments you also benefit from uninterrupted production.

Openness and Honesty

We are a privately-owned second-generation family business with traditional business values. Down to earth, transparent, and straightforward in our dealings. You will always get an honest answer from us.

The Environment

The Penmann Green Team is committed to environmental awareness, energy reduction, reducing our carbon footprint and working within your own environmental frameworks. We ensure that all of our practices and projects are as environmentally considerate and sustainable as possible.

Staying at the forefront of technology

Emphasising the importance of staying at the forefront of technological advancements, our team is committed to continuous learning and development. This approach ensures they are equipped to handle the evolving challenges in the field, offering up-to-date and innovative solutions.

Since our inception in 1975, we have strived to be more than just a provider of temperature control solutions. We are a partner to our clients, offering advice, equipment, and services across various industries, including plastics, food and beverage, chemical, and medical.

Energy efficiency focused

From our sales team to our team in the field, our goal is to provide the most efficient solution for you and your company. Focussing on reducing your costs and increasing performance, our team designs solutions to accommodate your specified requirements.

Operating from our 30,000-square-foot facility in Elland, West Yorkshire, our technical sales, service, and hire teams are strategically located to provide prompt and effective services. At Penmann, we are not just your service provider; we are your trusted partner in temperature and humidity control.

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Meet Our Team

Darren Walker-Brown
Operations Manager

Joining the business in Sept 2021 I bring 16 years’ experience in building services installation and management to my role as Ops Manager.

John Kirwin
Sales & Marketing Director

I joined Penmann in 1997 and have over 40 years’ experience in Sales. Within the business this is my main role as well as managing the marketing function.

Paul Dresser
Group Technical Manager

I have worked in ventilation and air conditioning all my life, holding senior level jobs in design, projects and management.

Tony Walton
Commercial Manager

Colin Walker
Design Engineer

After an 8 year background in general mechanical/structural engineering, I moved to Airedale International Air Conditioning.

Andrew Hinch
Design and Project Engineer

Having worked in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for over 30 years I have gathered a wealth of experience which allows me to design systems and provide technical support for our clients.

Vidula Rasanga
Mechanical Design Engineer

Mat Tolson
Senior CAD Engineer

I originally joined Penmann in 2012 in a CAD role but departed in 2018 for pastures new and to gain additional experience in my field of expertise The lure of Penmann was just too much so I re-joined in Autumn 2020 to head up and strengthen the hub of the business – the CAD department!

Jack Hepworth
Project Engineer

I began my career in the Building Services Industry back in 2017 as a CAD Draughtsman.

Lynda Thorp
Project Support Engineer

Joining Penmann in late 2021 I bring over 30 years’ experience within the HVAC field, both commercial and industrial sectors, where I have enjoyed a variety of roles.

Daniel Inman
Project Manager

I am a Mechanical Design Engineer of 13 years, primarily gained in offshore oil & gas mechanical handling equipment and more recently in high-speed machinery for the food and beverage industry.

Oliver Braham

Jennifer Parry
Admin Assistant

Before joining Penman, I worked in the Aviation industry for over 13 years for Jet2.com as Air Cabin Crew and then, as part of the Reception and Admin team, after returning from maternity leave. Unfortunately, as a result of the pandemic, I was made redundant.

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