S01E04 | "Next Generation Business Owners" with Piers Baynton of Stephens Gaskets
This is the fourth episode of The Metal Guys Talk Business and our second with a guest. This episode is part of our 'Next Generation Business Owners' series. We're joined by Piers Baynton of Stephens Gaskets who is a third-generation business owner. He talks to us about why he loves his job, and how the company has developed in his 16 years at the helm.
Stephens Gaskets are known for manufacturing Shims, and Gaskets, but they also produce a range of metallic, rubber, high temp, and plastic parts, as well as metal pressings and lasered components.
This week's episode covers:
* Why he joined the family business
* How the business compete on price with far eastern manufacturers
* Spotting opportunities to manufacture face shields and face visors to combat the spread of COVID-19
* The dynamic of working in a family business, and the plans for the future
* Buying a warehouse full of Catering Clothing for no reason any of us could fathom.
Visit the Stephens Gaskets website if you'd like to find out more about their products and services: www.stephensgaskets.co.uk
If you work in the metal or engineering sector, join the conversation.
https://linktr.ee/comtongroup
This week's episode covers:
* Why he joined the family business
* How the business compete on price with far eastern manufacturers
* Spotting opportunities to manufacture face shields and face visors to combat the spread of COVID-19
* The dynamic of working in a family business, and the plans for the future
* Buying a warehouse full of Catering Clothing for no reason any of us could fathom.
Visit the Stephens Gaskets website if you'd like to find out more about their products and services: www.stephensgaskets.co.uk
If you work in the metal or engineering sector, join the conversation.
https://linktr.ee/comtongroup
