The quality of a kitchen is about much more than appearance. Cabinet construction, materials, fixings and manufacturing all influence how your kitchen will perform over many years.
Charlie Allan, Quality & Technical Manager
"Quality shouldn't be something that's checked at the end. It should be built into every stage of a kitchen's development, from design and manufacturing through to testing and continuous improvement."
Areas of expertise
✔ Kitchen quality
✔ Cabinetry
✔ Manufacturing
✔ Product testing
✔ Technical assurance
✔ Continuous improvement
About Charlie
Charlie Allan is Quality & Technical Manager at Magnet, leading quality and technical assurance across product development, manufacturing, suppliers and customer quality.
Charlie joined Magnet in 1996 and has spent almost three decades helping ensure every kitchen meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Beginning his career as a qualified joiner before moving into manufacturing and quality leadership, Charlie combines practical craftsmanship with extensive expertise in product testing, technical assurance and continuous improvement.
Charlie is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute, reinforcing his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, testing and continuous improvement across every stage of product development.
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