EDSONS - Key Persons
Daniel's role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects. He leads, manages and coordinates installation teams and all sub-contractors working on site across multiple locations. Danial also visits new sites to carry out surveys and complete call-backs to finish off outstanding works. Health and safety and the welfare of all people working on site are also part of his responsibilities.
The newest recruit to the Edsons' management team, Greg is involved in all aspects of project finance. Starting from estimating, through to procurement of specialist materials/sub-contracted work, to preparation of interim valuations and final accounts and managing project costing. Greg liaises very closely with the project and workshop management teams.
Being the production manager at Edsons is a vast and varied position. From project sampling to production feasibility, aiding the design department with construction methods and materials advice to project costing, production planning and working closely with installers to ensure fabulous joinery installed to perfection.
Phil is responsible for all things operational; overseeing all live projects from infancy to completion. He works closely with clients and their professional teams to ensure schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standard. CAD Office, Production and Installation Managers all report to Philip.
Philip represents the fifth generation Edson to own and manage the company. He is a chartered surveyor with more than 30 years' experience of the building industry. Even so, he also has plenty of experience of working outside of the family business, having previously worked in a privately-owned surveying practice in central London.
Philip joined the company in 1995, taking over the business from his father Lionel and is very proud of the team and the company and its 135-year heritage.
Job Titles:
- Purchasing & Programme Manager
Sarah's role is to guarantee the items of joinery are programmed in to suit our clients needs. This involves a high level of accuracy and planning. In conjunction with this, Sarah ensures all of the components required to complete the joinery arrive in plenty of time to constantly fuel the workshop.
Thomas Edson Snr died in 1912 and his son (Thomas Jnr) took over control of the firm. Prior to his death Edsons had begun to trade as Undertakers, making and furnishing coffins for funerals that Thomas (Elder) directed. Another Edson speciality at this time, were the ‘Edsolat' steps. These stepladders had open sides of wooden lattice making them much lighter to carry, highlighting our early passion for innovation and trend setting
The third generation of Thomas Edson inherited the firm in 1937 and maintained its success throughout World War Two. He was joined by his son Bill in the late 1940's, and the firm transitioned into manufacturing sheds, greenhouses, conservatories and even beach chalets! Thomas Edson (III) passed away in 1953 and was succeeded by his sons, Frank and Lionel.