Garmendale Engineering is a successful second-generation family orientated company.
We have a reputation for delivering quality, safety and reliability supported by our long history of achievements.
Proven track record of delivering high quality engineering solutions to a wide range of customers.
Specialising in the design, development and delivery of rides systems and services for the attraction industry; our team are caring, professional and committed to putting a smile on everybody’s face.
The Company has developed design, manufacture, installation and aftercare services.
From simple fabrications, to the more complex, demanding projects that require a high level of engineering expertise.
Our hands-on management team is here to help.
The level of skill within the business means no job is too big or too small, earning Garmendale a global reputation for delivering its quality products and services on time and within budget to our clients’ total satisfaction.
Our team of Innovative Design Engineers keep up to date with latest technology including engineering, hydraulic, electronic and visual Imagineering coupled with a solid understanding of what is needed to solve problems and to make it happen safely on time and within budget.
This creativity is supported by many years experience of working to the highest standards complying with safety regulations and all the responsibility that comes with ensuring that the public are protected and guaranteed a safe and fun-filled experience.
Supporting our on-site team is a fully established design facility; we can design, upgrade and improve existing equipment utilising our own facilities. This gives us the opportunity to fabricate new solutions, repair, replace or refurbish components, whatever your needs may be.
Garmendales state of the art facilities located in Derbyshire are complete with19500 ft2 ft of space dedicated to manufacturing, assembly and testing all of our ride systems and products.
Make your project a success by commissioning Garmendale to install your products.
Utilise our unique set of skills and expertise developed over forty years installing ride and gating systems for theme parks and attractions around the world.
We are creating new Theme Park Rides for customers throughout the world and offer interesting and challenging work that means we are looking for people who are used to working to the very highest standards.
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Over the years since the business started in 1980, the Garmendale team has been incredibly stable with a number of key people spending almost all of their careers within the business. So this is your chance to meet the key personnel who drive our business and ensure that we maintain the highest standards at all times.
Having trained as an engineer, David’s first job was the build of Dale Works in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Garmendale opened its offices and workshop. This building still stands today and houses one of our fabrication workshops. Overseeing the complete operations of the business David is still actively involved on a daily basis. As David suggests himself, if you genuinely love what you do, it does not feel like work. With a pragmatic approach David has instilled a thought process in all team members to find a way, regardless of the task in hand! Inspirational, hardworking and with a genuine desire to deliver World Class Products and Solutions every time!
David@garmendale.co.uk
David Shelmerdine
Managing Director
zoe@garmendale.co.uk
Zoe Shelmerdine
Commercial Director
Kelvin joined Garmendale Engineering after working closely with its senior management team for many years as both supplier and client. With nearly 30 years experience in management and sales, Kelvin understands what it takes to deal with clients, business owners, operators and organisations both large and small. As Kelvin suggests himself, being able to communicate effectively with people on all levels ensures relationships are built on trust and a genuine understanding of their needs. Listening and understanding to a client’s requirements is far more important than selling them a one-off product. Kelvin understands the importance of having clients and customers, not just sales!
kelvin@garmendale.co.uk
Kelvin Ensor
Sales Director
We have great relationships with our clients and we’ve had the pleasure of working with the best in the world.