Mike Turner

Mike Turner

Materials Technologist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Managing Director at Solar Voltaics Ltd

  • Education

    • Chichester High School for Boys

      1976 - 1983
    • Newcastle University

      1983 - 1986
      BSc (Hons) Metallurgy
  • Experience

    • Rolls-Royce

      Sept 1986 - Dec 1990
      Materials Technologist
    • GE Aviation

      Jan 1990 - Dec 1996
      Product Support Manager
    • SP Systems Ltd

      Jan 1997 - Dec 2002
      Operations Director
    • Gurit

      Jan 2003 - Sept 2008

      A global role that encompassed team management alongside:-• Management of group strategic sales and operations planning process.• Development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.• Creation of commercial bid and investment proposals for prospective new business opportunities.• Introduction of Wind materials product management.• Implementation and optimisation of operational capacity.Key Achievements• Delivery of Tianjin (China) composite materials factory on time and below budget.• Invention and delivery of innovative market leading composite technologies (Airstream™).• Initiation and set up of Gurit Spain composite materials manufacturing facility.• Building a respected and empowered professional team to drive the business forward. Show less

      • Head of Operational Development

        Jan 2005 - Sept 2008
      • Head of Manufacturing Technology

        Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
    • Wind Composites

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2010
      Founder

      Wind Composites provides specialist advice and services for composite materials processing and wind turbine blade production. Our expertise encompasses all aspects of composite materials sourcing, manufacturing and processing, combined with commercial and business development capabilities

    • Solar Voltaics Ltd

      Oct 2010 - now
      Founder & Managing Director

      Solar Voltaics is dedicated to providing clients with a professional turnkey solution for the supply of solar photovoltaic systems. We specialise in commercial rooftop, public sector, agricultural and ground mount systems and domestic installations in the local area.Our mission is to make sure that customers understand how PV technology can work for them, provide optimum designs that will ensure the best financial results from an installation designed to their specific requirements and budget. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Engineer

      Engineering Council