The TSG comprises of industry experts, from both Ceda members and partners, who each bring unique skills to the table working collaboratively to drive technical improvements across the sector.
In recent years the TSG has worked hard to produce many useful guidance and standard documents which are readily available to Ceda member engineers and teams working at the coal face of the industry via the new ceda4 App.
Darren Sandon, managing director at Crystaltech Services UK Ltd, is a long-standing member of the TGS and has been promoted to the position of vice chair.
He said: "I want to express my sincere gratitude to Ben Hatherley for his exceptional leadership and for his trust in choosing me as his successor; I look forward to building upon his strong legacy when I take over the role in November 2026."
Leroy Fearon, regional service manager Northern Europe for Unox UK Ltd, is the latest edition to the TSG membership.
He commented: "I’m genuinely honoured to have been invited to join the Technical Support Group. Ceda has played a huge role in shaping our industry for decades, but what has impressed me most is how much the organisation has evolved over the past five years. They have modernised, adapted, and continued to raise standards while staying true to their core values.
“For me, that focus on values and standards is what makes Ceda stand out. They represent the best of what our industry can be: collaborative, forward thinking, and committed to excellence. I am proud to contribute, learn, and hopefully add value alongside so many respected peers in the TSG."
The TSG holds four meetings each year, with two of them being regional where all members are invited. The next meeting will be a Southern meeting on 9th of February at Unox UK.