Custom Composites celebrates States anniversary date

States (pictured), just 24 when he joined, was originally hired as a machine operator and has since advanced through the ranks to become the firm's general manager.

Custom Composites manufacturers a range of carbon fibre and glass tubes for use in industries such as nuclear power and automotive. However, States will be the first to confess that he didn't know this at the time.

"I didn't really know what composites were when I started with the company," stated States. He'd recently been made redundant and was willing to take the first employment opportunity that came his way. But over the last quarter of a century, he's become deeply embedded in the company, which was bought by the Attwater Group 10 years ago.

As general manager, his current day-to-day role includes finding ways to increase the factory's efficiency and reduce costs. His favourite part of his job is working with clients to find bespoke solutions to their often-complex requirements.

Added States: "When a customer comes on with a unique enquiry, and a member of the team says it can't be done, I tell them challenge accepted."

Andy Goode, director, said: "Andy has been a great ambassador for this company over the last 25 years. From machine operator to supervisor to foreman, and later through various management positions, he has always been dedicated to serving our company and our customers. I look forward to working with him for many more years to come."

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