Team
In the company of craftsmen
Whatever the scale or complexity of your project, you can rely on the skilled metalworkers, project managers and administrators at Topp & Co. to provide the highest-quality products, delivered on schedule and on budget.
Jerome Peycher
As Managing Director, Jerome’s vision is the driving force behind our mission to improve the quality, variety and ingenuity of our architectural metalwork. Jerome served his apprenticeship with the Compagnons du Devoir and was elected ‘Provincial’ (UK President) in 2013.
Jerome Peycher
Ian Kaye
Ian, our Operations Director has over 30 years’ experience of management in engineering, manufacturing and production industries.
Ian Kaye
Dawn Walmsley
Dawn joined the office team in February 2017, having previously worked for a local Architects practice in York. She has a wide range of administrative skills, as well as a keen interest in photography.
Dawn Walmsley
Philip Beckwith
Philip is a highly trained and valued member of our team. He started his engineering career with an apprenticeship at ABB carriageworks in York and has amassed a wide range of specialist skills, including construction site supervision, welding and fabrication.
Philip Beckwith
Joe Foxton
Joe started his engineering career as a CNC Machinist programming and operating CNC Mills, Lathes and Saws. He is now a part of our design team using SolidWorks and turns our clients’ ideas into reality.
Joe Foxton
Baptiste Deleau
Baptiste joined in September 2000, having completed an apprenticeship with Les Compagnons du Devoir. He has been awarded the Bronze Medal – Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths, which means he is officially recognised as a Master Blacksmith.
Baptiste Deleau
William Lowe
For William, blacksmithing started as a hobby which turned into a career. He has a great ability to analyse and solve problems. He has now taken a full-time position in our estimating team.
William Lowe
Douglas Hill
Having worked for six years at various engineering companies, gaining valuable experience in welding and fabrication, Douglas developed an interest in architectural metal. He went on to take a three-year degree course in Artist Blacksmithing at Hereford College of Arts.
Douglas Hill
Stuart Carradice
Stuart has a broad set of skills and experience, gained during a 30-year career serving in the Royal Air Force.
Stuart Carradice
Eammon Kenward
Site supervisor, blacksmith and highly skilled all-round metalworker, Eammon has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry. Based in London, Eammon is IOSH and SSSTS trained, and teaches traditional blacksmithing skills in his spare time.
Eammon Kenward
Simon Horne
Simon trained as a design and development engineer and has worked with us for more than 20 years. A skilled engineer with a BA Hons in Industrial Design, Simon has experience of working across all areas of our business.
Simon Horne
Keith Coning
Keith is an experienced Engineer who has worked locally throughout his working life. He joined Topp & Co in September 2021 and is proving a valuable member of our team.
Keith Coning
Jan Janiurek
Jan joined us in August 2021 for a 5 year apprenticeship with the company. Having previously studied Industrial design and technology at Brunel University and learning basic blacksmithing skills, he is keen to learn and expand his knowledge of metalworking.
Jan Janiurek
Danny Piper
With a background in agricultural engineering and a keen interest in making decorative ironwork, Danny is an experienced blacksmith who joined the team in November 2021.
Danny Piper
Kerry Barker
Kerry started with us in 2023, having previously worked in her family’s agricultural engineering business gaining valuable experience in welding and fabrication. She is now a hard-working essential part of our team, willing to take on any task.
Kerry Barker
James Tuck
Having previously trained in Blacksmithing at Hereford and Ludlow College, James started with us in June 2023. Now an integral part of the team, competent, enthusiastic, and always completing work to the highest of standards.
James Tuck
Matthias Van Leijen
Matt joined Topp & Co in January 2024 bringing with him a wealth of knowledge in metalworking and woodworking. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and makes exceptional surf boards.
Matthias Van Leijen
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