Derek Brown

Operations Director

With over 30 years as a product specialist within the construction industry, Derek’s most notable success was originating the first reinforcement continuity strip product to achieve widespread appeal, ‘Kwikastrip,’ which he built to become the market leader, before being acquired by Halfen in 2001. More recently, after more than a decade in high profile positions within the supply sector, Derek recognised the opportunity to renew his owner-manager experience and teamed up with the Norwegian manufacturer, Invisible Connections AS, to become their UK partner. At the same time, Derek renewed his manufacturing leanings by establishing the current factory in Thame, Oxfordshire, principally to manufacture the FERBOX reinforcement continuity system.

Derek places high value on building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues via an honest and earnest style of management.

Lesley Brown

Finance Manager

Lesley has enjoyed a long career in finance, working freelance for several SMEs. She is used to collaborating closely with owner-managers and producing detailed management accounts, which she supports with interpretation and advice. Lesley has worked for architects, developers and together with Derek for many years, so is familiar with the customs and practices of the construction industry. She takes pride in doing as she says and does her best to inspire a similar mindset in her financial counterparts at customers and suppliers!

Ross Tew

Sales Manager

Ross brings a wealth of experience from the construction industry, most recently leading the sales office for a specialist building and construction accessories supplier. Having also had technical experience with an international fixings specialist, Ross is adept at finding the best practical and commercial solution for the customer and takes pride in building a great ‘customer experience’.

Anthony Mather

Production Manager

Anthony has been involved with the manufacture of reinforcement continuity systems for some 20 years, so understands very well the characteristics unique to the product, as well as the requirements of customers who depend upon a timely and reliable service. In addition to overseeing all aspects of production and CARES quality management requisites, Anthony also manages transport and logistics, ensuring deliveries are distributed nationally and individual site requirements for suitable vehicle type (FORS) and booking in slots are accommodated.

Martin Garrett

Product Manager,
Reinforcement Couplers

With 35 years in the construction industry, Martin’s experience spans all aspects of the construction life cycle; from earning valuable site experience as a steelfixer, and progressing to Project Manager overseeing a reinforcement and coupler facility for a leading frame contractor. As Technical Manager for a prominent concrete reinforcement fabricator, Martin fostered relationships with structural engineers, reinforcement detailers, designers and site teams, whilst managing production capacity to ensure product delivery on time and on budget. Martin joined Invisible Connections to extend our manufacturing capabilities in the UK.

Mandy Taylor

Marketing Manager

Mandy is a marketing communications professional with extensive B2B and B2C experience delivering high profile UK and EMEA integrated campaigns for a range of start-up and established global brands across Information Technology, Financial Services and FMCG. Mandy enjoys applying her knowledge, skills and experience gained from other vertical sectors to the construction industry, to promote Invisible Connections products to the UK market.