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A small, talented team designs, builds and supports every Dofygate from our own workshop in Norfolk. Hover over a face to see what they do.
Leads the business from Manor Farm, Calthorpe — where Dofygate began as the answer to a farm access problem.
Runs sales, marketing and partnerships. The person to talk to about prices, demos and projects.
Engineers the barrier. Former chief development engineer at Autowrappers and consultant at Hethel Engineering Centre.
Develops new ideas and customises barriers for unusual sites and one-off problems.
Machines our components and keeps simplifying how the barrier is made. With Dofygate since 2017.
Builds and tests barriers. Joined as an apprentice in 2021 and is qualified in lean manufacturing.
Keeps the office, orders and paperwork moving — and helps out on assembly.
Engineering contractor from RKD Engineering in Erpingham, supporting fabrication and builds.
13 June 2025
1,000 barriers, one workshop
The team, family and friends with the 1,000th Dofygate — designed, machined and assembled in Norfolk.
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