During the month of May, we celebrate a major milestone at Preheat Engineering, 10 years since Simon became the owner and Managing Director.

In 2015, Simon took over the company with a clear vision: to build on the company’s solid foundation and shape a business driven by innovation, integrity, and engineering excellence. A decade on, that vision has not only been realised but expanded upon, with Preheat growing in strength, capability, and reputation under his leadership.

Simon has guided the business through a period of continuous development and evolving the product range, modernising our approach, and setting new standards in both performance and precision. 

Preheat has launched several innovative heating solutions tailored to the industry needs, including the Falcon Coolant Heater among other custom-designed products that reflect both his technical insight and responsiveness to the demands of our clients.

A few of Simon’s most impactful contributions has been the design and development of advanced solutions for temperature-sensitive environments, such as AdBlue/DEF heating systems. He has also introduced intelligent, user-friendly features like digital thermostats, improving both efficiency and control. 

To accommodate the company’s growth, Simon oversaw the relocation to a significantly larger unit, allowing for greater production capacity and operational flexibility. He has also steadily grown the team, bringing in new expertise to support the company’s expanding ambitions.

Simon’s influence, however, extends well beyond products and processes. He has created a culture that values people, fosters collaboration, and encourages personal development. His leadership style is grounded in integrity, optimism and a belief in potential and it’s helped shape Preheat into not just a stronger business, but a better place to work.

To mark this milestone, the team came together to say a heartfelt thank you, presenting Simon with thoughtful gifts and sharing in a celebratory cake. It was a warm reminder of how much his leadership is appreciated day to day, not just in times of success.

The past 10 years have seen Preheat Engineering grow, adapt, and thrive. Thanks to Simon’s vision and dedication, we have become a business defined not only by what we produce, but by how we work and the values we uphold.

We’re proud of all that’s been achieved and excited for what the next decade will bring.

Congratulations, Simon, and thank you for an inspiring 10 years.