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Like any good business startup memoir, our story begins with humble roots. In 1980, my Grandad Roy converted the space under his stairs into an office and started Airmech Pneumatic Supplies & Services with nothing more than a phone and a notepad. All quotes were typed by my mum, Karen, in her lunch hour at work.

Chatlotte Foley

Managing Director

Another year passed and it became obvious that premises with room for stock would be required. This resulted in a move to Newport Road in Coventry to a small unit. Offices were built and a mezzanine floor above for stock.

It was at this unit that Grandad Roy employed his first real employees - 8 in total. There were Sales/Service Engineers, a Store Man and an Office Administrator. My mum, Karen, who typed the quotes 2 years earlier, started at Airmech in January 1983 and the business continued to flourish.

Grandad Roy secured some big clients such as Dunlop, National Plastics and all the Birmingham bakeries.


Things really started to pick up.

As Grandad Roy was living in Lutterworth, Leicestershire with his wife and family, he wanted to move the Company closer to home. By the late 1980s, he had a large unit with 6 offices and a workshop - there was a separate stores area and over 20 staff working for him.

In the mid 2000’s Grandad Roy wanted to downsize and looked at selling the Company. In the end, he retained a share of Airmech and passed the running of the Company to my Mum, and Dad, Keith.

My Dad ran the Company from 2006, relocating to Nuneaton in 2007. In 2013, not long out of University, I was brought on board to take over, and a year later, my Sister, Georgina, was employed in the office - a true example of a 'family-run business'.

In 2015 I was appointed as a Director, and I began to make changes to update and modernise the business.

Today we've completely updated our internal systems and implemented processes so we are able to effectively serve over 200 customers new and old.

Working in, and then taking over the family business has meant working hard to 'learn the ropes'. I have so much respect for my family for developing the the business this far. The work ethic and values they have instilled have resulted in me being an enthusiastic, positive worker who is dedicated to the task and enjoys the process.

On the whole we are a company that believes in hard work, honesty, integrity, and fun! And we’ve always been about “people over profit,” whether it’s our employees or our customers.

At Airmech, we know that sometimes things don't go according to plan, and we take full responsibility when they don't.

We have always believed in doing what's right by our customers, even if that means taking a financial hit. We understand that a mistake or an oversight on our part can cause inconvenience or disruption, and we’re committed to making it right, no matter the cost.We never see these moments as failures but as opportunities to learn and improve. When we make a mistake, we don't just fix the issue - we use it as a chance to grow stronger and more reliable in the future. Our dedication to customer satisfaction means that we always put our customers' needs first, even if it means going beyond the expected to ensure they're happy.

We’re also fortunate to have a team that shares these values. Together, we work tirelessly to ensure that every project, no matter how big or small, is completed to the highest standard. Our customers know that they can rely on us not only for our technical expertise but for our honesty and transparency when things go wrong.

At the end of the day, it's about building trust. We may not be perfect, but we strive to be the kind of company that our customers can count on - every time. And that’s something we’re proud of.