JTS is one of the UK’s few remaining manufacturers of environmental test chambers, and transitioned into Employee Ownership nearly 30 years since it was founded by Glen and Sue James in 1995.
Established in Talgarth, JTS employs 10 people and provides high-performing test chambers that can re-produce the harshest of environmental conditions, temperatures, humidity and vibration. We serve a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical and many more.
Operating from a modern purpose-built factory unit, we believe in working closely with clients from enquiry and quote to delivery and beyond, to ensure their chamber meets with their requirements.
Company Directors
Glen James M.Inst.R, Technical Director
Glen is a co-founder of JTS and has over 45 years of experience in designing, building and servicing all types of test chambers. Glen supports the design and sales teams on technical matters and R&D projects, he is happiest when in the workshop amongst the machines or supporting customers.
Gillian Byrne, Operations Director
Gillian has over 25 years’ experience at JTS and uses her engineering and technical background to ensure projects flow smoothly through our design and manufacturing processes. She is your contact point from order point onwards. Gillian still works closes with the sales team and oversees the financials and business matters.
Richard Lewis, Sales Director
Rich has over 30 years’ experience in designing, manufacturing and selling test chambers. His comprehensive understanding of the test chamber industry puts him on the front foot for translating customer needs into a complete testing solution. Rich thrives on communication and delights in introducing JTS to as many people as possible. His technical knowledge will then guide you through the enquiry and procurement process.
Office Administrator
Andrea Lewis
Andrea keeps everything ticking in the office from book-keeping to purchasing and lots in between. She will be the voice at the end of the phone and will help point you in the right direction for your enquiry. As the Coordinator of the service engineers diary it is Andrea that will get your visit booked in, make sure the supporting paperwork is in place and keep you informed.
Engineering Staff
Dave Price, Design
Dave is the principal driver of our 3D design software, at the beginning of a project he works closely with the sales team to provide a concept drawing of the proposal. He will then be the primary engineer working on the mechanical drawings and parts specification for your project.
Oliver James, Electrical Design, Commissioning and Technical Support
Oliver works on the electrical design and control elements of the projects, his input includes plc programming, controller setup and supporting customer interface requirements. Once the machine is built, Olivers works along side Glen on the setting up and commissioning process. He also provides telephone and email support in programming and operating matters once the chamber is installed.
Jordan Griffiths, Service Engineer
Service & Maintenance: Jordan is our experienced service engineer, covering on-site service work throughout the UK and keeping chambers calibrated, serviced and repaired.
David Latham & Carl Barry, Technicians
Highly experienced in the manufacture of test chambers through all stages of the build process, the knowledge these technicians bring to each project is key.
David covers the specialist area of all things electrical and Carl covers all things refrigeration and between them they cover all the elements that ensure we achieve the high build quality expected of a JTS chamber. David and Carl also assist with service work when required and are part of the on-site installation team.
As a small company, flexibility in our workforce is key.