Main Contacts

Lee Forbes		Lee Forbes (Chairman & Technical Director) Founder of the Company in 1959 with his father Kenneth (deceased). Pioneer in the fabrication of chemical engineering plastics. Recognised throughout the industry as an authority in this specialised area. Telephone No: 01366 389625 Email Address: lforbes@forbesgroup.co.uk
Melvyn Jupp		Melvyn Jupp (Managing Director) Joined Forbes in 1976 as an estimator. Melvyn has worked in most areas of the Company joining sales in 1989 and became a Director in 2001. Telephone No: 01366 389640 Mobile No: 07831 862873 Email Address: mjupp@forbesgroup.co.uk
Kevin Johnston		Kevin Johnston (Kelso Operations Director) Joined forbes in 1999 following 7 years experience with another major GRP chemical plant fabricator as design and production engineer. Promoted to the board of Directors in September 2008 Telephone No: 01573 229801 Email Address: kjohnston@forbesgroup.co.uk
Colin Wills		Colin Wills (Sales Office Manager) Colin is now over 60 and is considered an OAP however he has been with us for over 25 years, you will find his vast knowledge and experience invaluable. Telephone No: 01366 389620 Email Address: cwills@forbesgroup.co.uk
Martyn Hall		Martyn Hall (Area Sales Manager) Our experienced former Senior Estimator recently moved into this field sales role again offering 25 years experience. Telephone No: 01366 389615 Mobile No: 07785 342621 Email Address: mhall@forbesgroup.co.uk
Garry Bunkall		Garry Bunkall (Senior Estimator) Seasoned estimator with Forbes since 1988. You will always find Garry friendly and helpful. Telephone No: 01366 389610 Email Address: gbunkall@forbesgroup.co.uk
Alan Holman		Alan Holman (Drawing/Design Office Manager) Joined forbes in 1987 and now heads up a team of 4 design draughtsmen. An important link to our Factory management team. Telephone No: 01366 389616 Email Address: aholman@forbesgroup.co.uk
Martin Haley		Martin Haley (Contracts Manager) Contracts Manager experienced in all contract aspects from £500 to £500,000.00 Telephone No: 01366 389618 Email Address: mhaley@forbesgroup.co.uk
Ken Law		Ken Law (Kelso Production Manager) Joined forbes in 1969, huge experience in all aspects of thermoplastics and GRP production techniques. Telephone No: 01573 229806 Email Address: klaw@forbesgroup.co.uk
Ghazali Syed		Ghazali Syed (Chemical Engineer) Completed MSc in Advanced Process Engineering from Loughborough University (2005) after gaining his initially degree in Pakistan. Following 3 years as chemical engineer with a large PLC. Currently working towards his PhD from The University of Nottingham." Telephone No: 01366 389624 Email Address: gsyed@forbesgroup.co.uk