Calders & Grandidge

Chris has worked in the timber and building materials industry since 1985, and has held a number of senior operational positions within Saint-Gobain Building Distribution.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, Membership of the Institute of Wood Science, NEBOSH National Certificate (Health and Safety), and is a BS4978:2001 Timber Strength Grader, and so brings a wealth of both commercial and technical experience to the role.

As Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Poles, he manages both Calders and Grandidge in the UK, and PDM in Ireland.

Ian started out in the timber trade in 1969 as a Management Trainee with Montague L Meyer and worked in London for 14 years specialising in imports from Portugal for the pallet and fencing sector. He joined Calders & Grandidge in 1983, and is now responsible for all sales, with a particular focus on the wood pole and track timber sectors.

Ian is a member of The Institute of Wood Science, and is also a Director of the Wood Protection Association.

Previously the Finance Director at Ken Wootton Ltd, Shaun joined Calders and Grandidge in 1998 as Finance Manager. Over the years Shaun has also been responsible for IT and marketing as well as financial management of Calders & Grandidge’s sister company PDM in Ireland.

Shaun is also a Director of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Boston Area.

John has over 25 years experience in the timber processing industry having started out as a wood machine apprentice with J O Walkers in 1983 before moving into a managerial role with Select Timber Products. After receiving an MBA from the University of Lincoln in 2004 John set up the production mill for Riverside Building Supplies before moving to Calders & Grandidge in 2008. John is responsible for transport, production, quality systems, and stock purchasing.

John is a keen sportsman, and proudly represents Boston in the Lincolnshire Squash Leagues

Rob has been at Calders & Grandidge for over 15 years, first as a creosote plant operator before becoming the Pole and Track Foreman, and now Pole and Track Production Manager.

Rob’s responsibilities include overseeing the production of the Pole and Track departments, ensuring safety, efficiency, and providing the timely delivery of customer’s orders.

David joined Calders & Grandidge in 2003 as a Quality Inspector before joining the fence and gate production team of which he has risen to become manager.

David’s responsibilities include overseeing the production of the Fencing and Gate departments, ensuring safety, efficiency and providing the timely delivery of customer’s orders.

Carl joined Calders & Grandidge in 2004 as a Track Machinist and then later moving into the role of Track Supervisor before moving into his present role as Sustainability and Compliance Manager. His responsibilities include Environmental and Health & Safety compliance and managing of the sites ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 standards.

Carl holds the NEBOSH National General Certificate (Health & Safety), Diploma in shipping law and is an ITSAAR certified trainer.

Carl is also an active member of IOSH (Tech)