GEOMETRIC MANUFACTURING LTD, TEWKESBURY

Established: 1986

Employee numbers: 50

Generations in the business: 2

Tewkesburybased Geometric Manufacturing specialises in CNC manufacturing. It also sources materials, undertakes machining, routing and fabricating, sub-contract finishing and partial or full mechanical assembly.

The business was founded by Paul Wenham and his father. Paul’s daughter, Zoe Burke, joined in 2012 and his father retired in 2013. Paul’s wife is also a director.

“We focus on our customers,” said Paul. Customer service breeds repeat business and when individuals leave one business and join another, if they have enjoyed a good relationship, they often introduce us to their new company.” Geometric’s approach to business has seen it grow 30 per cent annually for the last seven years.

“We invest in new technology, the latest machines and software. Our most recent change has been to acquire a business in a different sector,” added Paul.

“My daughter has become pivotal in our growing operations. Recently married herself, it will be a while before the next generation is ready to join our adventure, if it’s what they want to do.

“My son made his own way in the world. Last year he left a secure company position to start his own digital marketing agency while studying for a degree. The entrepreneurial gene is in the blood.”