Meet The Team: Tim Ede

When did you join Warco?

I joined in June 2022, taking over from the previous owner Roger in the sales and technical support role.

What’s your own background?

I had a 4 year fully indentured apprenticeship from age 16, then worked in aerospace and mod manufacturing where quality and reliability of supply were of key importance. I’ve worked as a specialist CNC miller and turner (3-4 axis, horizontal and vertical machining and grinding). I’ve also worked as shop floor supervisor, business manager, managing director, sales manager, production manager, owned my own business for 10 years.

Describe a typical day at work for you.

I’m usually speaking to customers, supporting them with technical advice and product choice, dealing with any faults and queries of quality, as well as building quotations and processing orders and payments. I work closely with the purchasing team to ensure we have continued availability/supply of our most popular products from the Warco factory – I never want to let customers down. When we were based in Chiddingfold, Surrey, I would regularly be meeting customers and supporting them with further technical advice in our showroom. Now that we’ve moved down the road to a brilliant new facility in Passfield, I still meet customers, but it’s by appointment only for the time being. I also visit commercial and industrial customers and educational facilities (like technical colleges and universities) to discuss full install packages and support from start to finish.

What’s the best part of your job?

I love supporting customers with making the right product choice for their unique set of needs, and generally helping them any way possible.

What’s so special about Warco machines and do you have a personal favourite?

I think what’s really special about Warco is its wide range of product choice and the technical support available to customers. Our competitors may have similar products, but they don’t have such a wide range, or anything like our level of support and aftercare. My personal favourite is the WM290v. Its all-round spec and size is perfect for so many applications, from light industry to model making and hobbyist – it’s crazy value for what you get!

So this is a personal hobby for you too. What equipment do you have in your home workshop?

I have a Warco wm18 mill, linisher, welder, Warco grinders, Warco 2b12pillar drill, many more power tools, air compressor and air tools, and me!

How much time do you spend in your home workshop?

I’ll be in there anything from two to six hours per week.

What are some of your home workshop projects?

The refurbishment of Hillman imp, including a full engine rebuild and carburettors.

Image: Tim's Twin Stromberg carburettor and manifold refurbishment.