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Forging the Future: Chris Houston on Skills, Culture & the Welding Crisis in UK Manufacturing
What does leadership look like in an industry built on power, precision and people?
In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Chris Houston, Managing Director of Dale Power Solutions, to explore what it really takes to lead transformation in a business with over 80 years of heritage.
From energy storage to engineering excellence, Dale Power Solutions has evolved into one of the UK's most trusted names in power generation and critical infrastructure. Under Chris’s leadership, the company has not only modernised its operations but redefined how culture and innovation can work together to drive meaningful change.
This is a story about more than growth. It is about purpose. Chris shares his belief that manufacturing success starts with empowering people and fostering a shared vision. Through honesty, humility and resilience, he is helping a legacy business adapt to a rapidly changing energy and technology landscape.
In this conversation, you will hear:• How Chris led Dale Power Solutions through cultural and operational transformation.• The importance of purpose-driven leadership in a technical, performance-led environment.• Why investing in people and apprenticeships fuels long-term growth and innovation.• How sustainability and clean energy are reshaping the future of UK manufacturing.• What it takes to stay competitive while protecting heritage and quality.
Chris’s insights offer a rare look inside a company that is redefining what British manufacturing stands for, where engineering meets empathy and innovation is powered by people, not just machines.
Whether you are a Managing Director, Operations Lead or team manager looking to inspire change, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, adaptability and vision in modern manufacturing.
MDs in Manufacturing, hosted by Kerry Taylor of Castle Employment Group, brings you honest, inspiring conversations with the people driving progress across UK industry. Each episode uncovers how Managing Directors lead transformation, nurture culture and build businesses that last.
Follow MDs in Manufacturing on Spotify to discover more stories from the leaders shaping the future of British manufacturing through innovation, sustainability and the power of people.
In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Chris Houston, Managing Director of Dale Power Solutions, to explore what it really takes to lead transformation in a business with over 80 years of heritage.
From energy storage to engineering excellence, Dale Power Solutions has evolved into one of the UK's most trusted names in power generation and critical infrastructure. Under Chris’s leadership, the company has not only modernised its operations but redefined how culture and innovation can work together to drive meaningful change.
This is a story about more than growth. It is about purpose. Chris shares his belief that manufacturing success starts with empowering people and fostering a shared vision. Through honesty, humility and resilience, he is helping a legacy business adapt to a rapidly changing energy and technology landscape.
In this conversation, you will hear:• How Chris led Dale Power Solutions through cultural and operational transformation.• The importance of purpose-driven leadership in a technical, performance-led environment.• Why investing in people and apprenticeships fuels long-term growth and innovation.• How sustainability and clean energy are reshaping the future of UK manufacturing.• What it takes to stay competitive while protecting heritage and quality.
Chris’s insights offer a rare look inside a company that is redefining what British manufacturing stands for, where engineering meets empathy and innovation is powered by people, not just machines.
Whether you are a Managing Director, Operations Lead or team manager looking to inspire change, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, adaptability and vision in modern manufacturing.
MDs in Manufacturing, hosted by Kerry Taylor of Castle Employment Group, brings you honest, inspiring conversations with the people driving progress across UK industry. Each episode uncovers how Managing Directors lead transformation, nurture culture and build businesses that last.
Follow MDs in Manufacturing on Spotify to discover more stories from the leaders shaping the future of British manufacturing through innovation, sustainability and the power of people.
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In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Chris Houston, Managing Director of Dale Power Solutions, to explore what it really takes to lead transformation in a business with over 80 years of heritage.
From energy storage to engineering excellence, Dale Power Solutions has evolved into one of the UK's most trusted names in power generation and critical infrastructure. Under Chris’s leadership, the company has not only modernised its operations but redefined how culture and innovation can work together to drive meaningful change.
This is a story about more than growth. It is about purpose. Chris shares his belief that manufacturing success starts with empowering people and fostering a shared vision. Through honesty, humility and resilience, he is helping a legacy business adapt to a rapidly changing energy and technology landscape.
In this conversation, you will hear:• How Chris led Dale Power Solutions through cultural and operational transformation.• The importance of purpose-driven leadership in a technical, performance-led environment.• Why investing in people and apprenticeships fuels long-term growth and innovation.• How sustainability and clean energy are reshaping the future of UK manufacturing.• What it takes to stay competitive while protecting heritage and quality.
Chris’s insights offer a rare look inside a company that is redefining what British manufacturing stands for, where engineering meets empathy and innovation is powered by people, not just machines.
Whether you are a Managing Director, Operations Lead or team manager looking to inspire change, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, adaptability and vision in modern manufacturing.
MDs in Manufacturing, hosted by Kerry Taylor of Castle Employment Group, brings you honest, inspiring conversations with the people driving progress across UK industry. Each episode uncovers how Managing Directors lead transformation, nurture culture and build businesses that last.
Follow MDs in Manufacturing on Spotify to discover more stories from the leaders shaping the future of British manufacturing through innovation, sustainability and the power of people.
In this episode of MDs in Manufacturing, Kerry Taylor, Managing Director at Castle Employment Group, sits down with Chris Houston, Managing Director of Dale Power Solutions, to explore what it really takes to lead transformation in a business with over 80 years of heritage.
From energy storage to engineering excellence, Dale Power Solutions has evolved into one of the UK's most trusted names in power generation and critical infrastructure. Under Chris’s leadership, the company has not only modernised its operations but redefined how culture and innovation can work together to drive meaningful change.
This is a story about more than growth. It is about purpose. Chris shares his belief that manufacturing success starts with empowering people and fostering a shared vision. Through honesty, humility and resilience, he is helping a legacy business adapt to a rapidly changing energy and technology landscape.
In this conversation, you will hear:• How Chris led Dale Power Solutions through cultural and operational transformation.• The importance of purpose-driven leadership in a technical, performance-led environment.• Why investing in people and apprenticeships fuels long-term growth and innovation.• How sustainability and clean energy are reshaping the future of UK manufacturing.• What it takes to stay competitive while protecting heritage and quality.
Chris’s insights offer a rare look inside a company that is redefining what British manufacturing stands for, where engineering meets empathy and innovation is powered by people, not just machines.
Whether you are a Managing Director, Operations Lead or team manager looking to inspire change, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, adaptability and vision in modern manufacturing.
MDs in Manufacturing, hosted by Kerry Taylor of Castle Employment Group, brings you honest, inspiring conversations with the people driving progress across UK industry. Each episode uncovers how Managing Directors lead transformation, nurture culture and build businesses that last.
Follow MDs in Manufacturing on Spotify to discover more stories from the leaders shaping the future of British manufacturing through innovation, sustainability and the power of people.