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 more than 30 years’ experience of management in engineering, manufacturing and production industries. He relishes the challenge of getting the best out of every available resource – ensuring our clients get the best-quality products on […]
Ian Kaye
Chris Topp
Working with historic materials has been a lifelong passion for Chris. He founded Chris Topp & Co. in 1982, and quickly established it as one of the most respected workshops in the country. Chris is a master of the traditional […]
Chris Topp
Jon Hill
Jon is our head of sales and brings a wealth of experience covering most engineering disciplines. Previously, he worked as a mechanical engineer, with the last 30 years spent in manufacturing companies allied to the construction industry.
Jon Hill
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
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.
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
Arturs Strikis
Arturs is a metalworker with experience in the manufacture of balustrades and staircases. He has an exceptional eye for detail and is an integral member of our team.
Arturs Strikis
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
Bryan Viljoen
Having relocated to the UK from South Africa, Bryan joined the office team in early 2022 bringing with him experience in drafting and a background in supervising construction projects.
Bryan Viljoen
Bernard Lewis
Bernard joined the workshop team in May 2022 having completed a diploma at Askham Bryan College in Mechanical Engineering. He is a keen learner and is now on a 5 year apprenticeship to expand his metalworking skills.
Bernard Lewis
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