Meet The Team
The people behind our British-made machinery — dedicated to quality, service, and performance.
Who We Are
Get to know the people behind the machines — our passion, expertise, and commitment to quality
James founded the business in 2010 at the age of 24. He grew up on the family farm before studying Mechanical Engineering and later working in industry, including roles at Babcock Marine and Rolls-Royce.
Outside of work, James enjoys rowing, road cycling, and skiing — although with two young children and a business to run, free time is sometimes in short supply!
Outside of work, James enjoys rowing, road cycling, and skiing — although with two young children and a business to run, free time is sometimes in short supply!
He is responsible for production planning and the day-to-day management of the company.
As our Sales and Marketing Administrator, Eliana is responsible for managing customer enquiries via email and phone, as well as creating and coordinating all of our marketing content across various platforms.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for clear communication, Eliana ensures that our messaging stays consistent, engaging, and aligned with our brand.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking local trails, mountain-biking and unwinding with a good book from her home library—a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
As Business Development Manager at Chapman Machinery, John plays a key role in driving growth and building lasting relationships with our customers. His strategic approach and enthusiasm for innovation help push the business forward.
Outside of work, he's a proud father of two and enjoys keeping active through gig rowing and cycling—always up for a challenge, both in and out of the office.
As our Workshop Manager, Nathan is responsible for overseeing the practical business side. He is primarily responsible for Assembly, where he specializes, but he adapts to different roles throughout the business when the need arises.
In his spare time, Nathan enjoys small-scale farming and fishing, along with volunteering at the Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Strandings Network.
As our Lead Design Engineer at Chapman, Sam manages our design projects from concept through production and beyond. Raised on a family farm, he developed a practical approach to problem-solving, which continues to guide his engineering work today.
With an MEng in Agricultural Engineering, he has a strong technical background, enabling him to bridge field experience with technical expertise to deliver designs that are robust, efficient, and built with the end user in mind.
Outside of work, he enjoys motorcycling, playing piano, and still gets out on the farm when he can.
Les brings over 30 years of experience to his role as Fabrication Manager, where he oversees the daily operations of our Welding Bay. A highly skilled welder himself, Les plays a key role in maintaining production efficiency and upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. His leadership and hands-on expertise are invaluable to the success of our welding team.
Outside of work, Les enjoys fishing, photography, traveling, and taking time to relax.
Our Team
All of our products are manufactured at our facility in Devon, UK, giving us full control over quality and allowing us to meet the high standards expected by professional and trade users. This streamlined, in-house production means we can respond quickly to technical queries, fulfil orders efficiently, and ensure consistent product availability. Our experienced manufacturing team ensures each machine is built to perform and delivered fully assembled, ready to go straight to work.
Founder James Chapman remains closely involved in day-to-day operations, offering direct support and advice to trade customers. With Chapman, you’re partnering with a British manufacturer that values long-term relationships and is committed to helping your business get the most from every purchase — with dependable machinery and responsive after-sales support.
Welding & Fabrication Team
Our Welding & Fabrication Team is the backbone of Chapman’s end-to-end manufacturing process — transforming raw steel into rugged, precision‑engineered machinery designed for agricultural, equestrian, and rural estate use. Operating from our UK manufacturing facility, the team utilises advanced welding equipment, including precision MIG welding and heavy‑duty fabrication tools, to deliver robust structural assembly and finish each machine to exacting standards. From flail mowers to dump trailers and paddock cleaners, every component benefits from their craftsmanship, ensuring durability and a high-quality finish that underpins our two-year warranty promise
Paint & Assembly Team
Our Paint & Assembly Team plays a vital role in delivering the high-performance, professional-grade finish that defines every Chapman machine. Once components are precision‑fabricated, they move through a rigorous painting process that includes industrial-grade powder coating for maximum durability and weather resistance — essential for equipment used in demanding agricultural and estate environments. The team then carries out meticulous final assembly, ensuring every flail mower, paddock sweeper, or trailer is fully tested and built to our exacting standards. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality control help us consistently deliver reliable, British-made machinery that’s ready to perform from day one.
Why choose Chapman?
Founded in 2010, we’re one of the newer manufacturers in the machinery world. We often get asked by potential customers why we think our machinery is better than the existing providers. So here are a few reasons why we’re great to deal with.
2 YEAR WARRANTY
To get to number one we strive to produce high-quality machinery at a competitive price point and stand by it with an industry-leading two-year warranty.
MADE IN BRITAIN
We genuinely believe the only way to truly keep quality consistent is to have your design, manufacturing, sales and spares all on one site, which we do.
PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION
We design each and every one of our machines to feature innovative unique features to give you the best user experience and performance every day.
