Established in 2002, the company philosophy of Purple Line is to design, innovate and improve. This is reflected in the array of high quality products and customer support Purple Line offers. The Purple Line Mantra is a good starting point to help you understand why a Purple Line product is perfect for you.
Design
The Purple Line business is focused around one key department, Product Design. Our team of experienced product designers work tirelessly to develop innovative and affordable products to assist the owners of recreational vehicles.
Innovate
Purple Line have always been at the forefront of innovation within the Recreational Vehicle accessory market. Our current range includes the world’s first and only Thatcham approved caravan wheel lock and caravan hitch lock.
Improve
At Purple Line we never rest on our laurels. Every product we offer goes through continuous development in its lifetime to ensure it is a market leading product, meeting and exceeding your needs.
In addition to supplying great products, we also provide the most effective supply line to our customers, online and through a comprehensive national network of preferred retail outlets. Purple Line strives to maintain a high and consistent level of customer service and aftersales care. Our product warranties, which are up to 5 years on certain products will give you the peace of mind that, in the unlikely event you are not 100% satisfied with your product or that something goes wrong, our aftersales team are on standby to provide a solution to meet your needs. We pride ourselves on this.
Our Team is full of experienced people...
At Purple Line we invest in people, because great products and great service come from great people.
Management Team.
Jonathan Harrison
Founder & Managing Director
Jonathan founded the company in January 2002. He oversees all aspects of the business and has a particular interest in innovation and getting fantastic new products to market.
Michael Lawes
General & Finance Manager
Mike has been with Purple Line since December 2013 after leaving his previous role as Director of International Finance at a large multinational organisation. He is a qualified accountant and manages the company’s accounts and finance function as well as human resources and general day-to-day office management.
Technical & Product Design Team.
Ben Hawkins
Design Engineer
Ben has been with Purple Line since May 2016. He has a B.Sc. (Hons) in Automotive Engineering. Ben is responsible for technical design and innovation of new products from concept all the way through to manufacture and aftersales support.
Adam Polley
Quality and Technical Support Supervisor
Adam joined Purple Line after working in manufacturing for many years, as such Adam has excellent experience in warranty and quality management which he applies to his role with Purple Line.
Ben Fisher
Technical Support Assistant
Ben joined Purple Line Ltd in 2017 after working in the customer service field for many years. Ben has joined the Technical department to assist with aftersales, support and warranty administration.
Marketing & Design Team.
Brett Skingle
Head of Marketing & Design
Brett joined the team in June 2014 and has a M.A. in Communication Design and a B.A. in Graphic Design. Utilising his skills in design and brand management, Brett is at the forefront in ensuring new Purple Line products reach the right market in the most creative way possible.
Christopher Panayi
Marketing & Design Assistant
Christopher joined Purple Line in July 2016. He has a B.A. in Media and Communications and using this knowledge he is able to specialise in online and offline marketing, incorporating digital creative aspects of his degree to manage the companies website.
Customer Service, Support & Sales Team.
Katy Osborne
Director of Sales
Katy joined Purple Line Ltd. in 2017 to manage and lead our sales operations, bringing with her a wealth of experience in sales at a high level with a Blue-Chip group.
Vanessa Androsiuk
European OPUS Manager
Vanessa joined the team in March 2016 as the Sales and Customer Service Coordinator for our exciting OPUS Folding Camper. She acts as the main point of contact for our customers and deals with customers and retailers on the European side of the business. As a native German she also helps with all of the translations in the office.
Joanne Baker
Purple Line Customer & Accounts Support
Joanne has been with Purple Line since February 2016 and brings with her many years experience in office management, project management and customer support. An engaging and enthusiastic member of the team Joanne loves to help our customers and retailers.
Justyna Wilkosz
Purple Line European Sales Coordinator
Justyna joined the team in August 2016 as European Sales Coordinator for Purple Line. Justyna comes from a customer service background and uses her knowledge of French, German and Polish to effectively communicate to customers and retailers on the European side of the business.
Retail Sales Team.
David Pickles
Purple Line National Accounts Manager & Northern UK Sales
David started working for Purple Line in 2010. He has over 30 years experience in the outdoor leisure industry. His in-depth knowledge of the mechanics of the Purple Line product range ensures that his customers get products that meet their needs. David’s customers can be safe in the knowledge that he is available for any technical aftersales queries.
Joe Appleton
OPUS Brand Manager
Joe Appleton has a comprehensive knowledge of the caravan and leisure industry. He is able to apply this experience to his role overseeing the OPUS operations.
Bev Cox
Purple Line Southern UK Sales
Bev Cox joined Purple Line in September 2016. Bev has a wealth of experience in Customer Service, Product Sales, Training & Promotion. Bev is focused on providing outstanding customer service which makes her perfectly suited to her role.
OPUS Workshop Assembly Team.
Stuart Weatherley
OPUS Assembly/Workshop Manager
Stuart started as customer service for Purple Line in June 2014. He took over the Assembly supervisor role in March 2015 and now runs the everyday running of the OPUS production.
Jason Catchpole
OPUS Assembly Technician
Jason joined the company in July 2016 to assist with the OPUS assembly line.
Leanne Humphries
OPUS Assembly Technician
Having been with the company since April 2014, Leanne is one of the most dynamic members of the team. In 2017 Leanne joined the assembley team, putting her extensive knowlegde of the product to good use.
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