The Stratec Difference

We’ve been trusted by the civil engineering, environmental engineering and construction industries for nearly 50 years.

Stratec Ltd was originally founded in 1976 by the Watkins family, supplying projects in North West England with Geosynthetic material, and is proudly headed up by a Watkins family member to this day.

The company separated from being part of the Swiftec Group in 2021 and is now led by Gordon Watkins, who has been involved in the company since 1987.

Our mission is simple: Helping civil engineering contractors  ‘Make ground good’ with a range of credible and quality branded range of products that are easily accessible UK-wide.

Our renowned consult, assess, and deliver process means we don’t just supply geotechnical products but deploy the in-house know-how to examine and resolve ground quality issues from site survey to on-site delivery.

Meet The Team

Jenson Watkins

Business Development Manager

Jurij Bereznyckyj

Creative Designer - 3D Artist

Expert
Advice

Our team of highly experienced technical experts are always on hand to provide specialist help and advice.

Quality Products

Our products are designed and manufactured from the highest quality materials and processes ensuring optimum performance every time.

Easy to follow animations

With almost 50 years experience we have developed our unique animations to enable you install and use our products with ease.

Ready to Ship

We provide a flexible, efficient delivery service throughout the UK and beyond to fit around any project.

Tell Us How We Can Help

It’s never too early to tell us about your ground quality challenges, we’ll be proud to use our four decades of expertise to propose the right technical solution. Questions? Just ask.

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Access essential sustainability and ground quality insights as well as trends and analysis from our industry experts.

Gordon Watkins

Managing Director

Customers I have worked with

Wills Bros., Sir Robert McAlpine, Bam Nuttal, Graham, D Morgan, Barratts Developments, RJ McLeod, Sweco, Ferrans, Balfour Beatty, I & H Brown Ltd, and Fairhurst.

Summary

Gordon graduated from Stockport College with a HND in Civil Engineering and joined the family business, which marketed and sold geotextiles. He had been involved with the business since he was eight years old, travelling to sites throughout the North West of England.

He then built and launched the Antinox temporary protection materials business whilst still being involved with the geosynthetic business, in a management capacity. After returning to work after illness, he dedicated himself to building the Stratec business and is now successfully leading this business in the next phase of its development.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Experienced Company Director having built businesses up from nothing.
  • Positive leader and innovator
  • Extensive practical on-site working knowledge

Laura Clubb

Admin & Operations Manager

Businesses I have worked for (as an employee)

Swiftec Global Ltd
Rigfit Offshore
Global Energy Group
Scomi Oiltools

Customers I have worked with

Travis Perkins, Jewsons, ISG, Wills Bros, Farrans

Summary

Laura started with Stratec in 2011 and quickly became a key player in the admin and operations side of the business, handling customer and suppliers with accuracy and care.

She left in 2017 to care for her family and rejoined the Stratec team in 2021.

She is an expert administrator and is conscientious, diligent, and enthusiastic in getting things done. She embraces change and challenge and takes it all in her stride.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Administration
  • Operations
  • Sales Support

Giles Clarke

Managing Director

Businesses I have worked for

Quin Global

Vola Global

Orca Hygiene

Customers I have worked with

Howdens, Hafele, B&Q, Headlam Group, Norboard, Likewise, Balfour Beatty, Bam Construction, RJ Mcleod, I&H Brown, Cala Homes and many more

Summary

Giles has been working with SME’s since graduating from school. Working throughout different areas of the business from sales and marketing development, sales and commercial management, operations, manufacturing and R&D to continually develop the business, delivering growth and company sustainability. Putting emphasis on targets, goals, and direction, to deliver the company strategy and develop its people and systems.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Business Planning
  • Business Growth

Sam Brierley

Marketing Director

Businesses I have worked for

Midwest Contracting

Tower Group

Reflect Promotional Products

Acure Safety

Summary

Sam has been involved in over 6 SME’s since graduating in 2011, with a focus on creating effective marketing plans and ensuring the efficient carrying out of the plans to achieve the targets and goals consistently. Sam puts emphasis on being driven and results focused by eliminating and removing what holds us back so that results can be achieved.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Leadership