Founder

Arnold founded Linkam in 1982 and continues to be involved with the innovation and design of our temperature control instruments. Arnold started out by developing devices for testing explosives with the thermal analysis manufacturer Stanton Redcroft before starting his own business. He began by building temperature control stages for geological applications from his garage and soon established a worldwide market for the stages by selling them to researchers in the UK and Asia. He has overseen the growth of Linkam into world-renowned experts in temperature control chambers. He now divides his time between Linkam’s R&D facilities in the UK and Netherlands where he spends his time working on next generation prototypes. In his spare time Arnold still loves to spend his time in the workshop, in particular engineering his own timepieces.

Managing Director

Ross initially joined the company in 1988 on an industrial placement as part of his Electronic Engineering degree at Kingston University. On graduation Ross joined Linkam as a full-time employee and formed a close working relationship with our founder Arnold Kamp and our R&D Director Peter Grocutt. Initially Ross helped to develop the company’s electronic and software products before his role grew to include the management of special projects and the day-to-day operation of the R&D department. Ross is incredibly proud to have been appointed Managing Director by the Kamp family in October 2018 and is looking forward to managing the continued growth of the company. When not at Linkam, Ross can be found supporting his beloved Fulham Football Club at Craven Cottage on the banks of the River Thames or in summer months watching Surrey play cricket at the Oval.

Sales & Marketing Director

Clara joined us in 2022 focusing on global sales and marketing business strategies, distributor management and refining sales processes. Clara graduated in Biology and has since worked for a variety of multi-national scientific companies in sales, marketing, and management, in Asia-pacific, Europe, and North America for over 25 years. Clara also holds an MBA degree in International Management with University of London. Outside of work, Clara has enjoyed sky-diving in Australia and learning to fly microlight aircraft in the Philippines. These days, she enjoys walking in the English countryside and playing her Yamaha Clavinova at home.

HR Manager

Julie joined Linkam in 2022 as our HR Manager, a new role for the company. Julie oversees all our HR activities including recruitment, training, payroll, staff appraisal and employee engagement. She has a wide range of HR experience having previously worked for British Gas and several charities including Bernardo’s and Young Epilepsy. Julie lives close to our office in Salfords and on dry days enjoys a brisk walk into work! Away from the office, Julie enjoys spending time with her ever increasing number of grandchildren, seven at the last count, and also enjoys knitting, Pilates and is a member of a local choir.

Victoria joined Linkam in 2018 and manages the daily operations of our Accounts, Sales and Purchase Ledger Departments. With a broad background in finance and office management, Victoria supports the Financial Director and supervises sales order and despatch processes within the team. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new things from calligraphy to crocheting and DIY, as well as a good G&T!

Senior Research Scientist

Michael holds a Physics degree from the University of Leipzig in Germany and a PhD in Engineering Science (Optics) from the University of Oxford. He joined Linkam in 2013, bringing experience in confocal microscopy, adaptive optics, wavefront sensing, structured illumination and most forms of microscopy and image processing. Michael leads development of concepts for our new products, the design and building of prototypes, and optics modelling. He also manages our partnerships with academia and industry in addition to securing patents for our products and regularly represents Linkam at conferences. When not thinking about science or engineering he spends time with his two young children and likes to design and make custom wood furniture.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Rob is one of Linkam's most experienced R&D Engineers, with over 30 years' experience in designing and producing precise temperature control instruments. He is responsible for a team of mechanical design engineers who work closely with customers to provide solutions to their experimental needs. In his spare time, Rob likes to go sailing and playing music, but can often be found doing home improvements.

Quality, Health & Safety Manager

Richard has been with the company since the beginning of 2019 and manages the quality and safety of our company procedures. In addition to leading on Health and Safety, he monitors and regulates our production and sales processes on a day-to-day basis and has overseen ongoing improvements throughout our business. Outside of work, Richard is a classic car enthusiast, and enjoys a good coffee.

Production Manager

Dan manages our Production Team and oversees the manufacturing process at our site in the UK. Dan has been part of Linkam’s Production Team for over 25 years and has managed its continued growth whilst ensuring that quality standards remain high. When not at Linkam, Dan is a keen fisher, and an avid football fan and successful manager of several local youth teams.

HR Manager

Julie joined Linkam in 2022 as our HR Manager, a new role for the company. Julie oversees all our HR activities including recruitment, training, payroll, staff appraisal and employee engagement. She has a wide range of HR experience having previously worked for British Gas and several charities including Bernardo’s and Young Epilepsy. Julie lives close to our office in Salfords and on dry days enjoys a brisk walk into work! Away from the office, Julie enjoys spending time with her ever increasing number of grandchildren, seven at the last count, and also enjoys knitting, Pilates and is a member of a local choir.

Victoria joined Linkam in 2018 and manages the daily operations of our Accounts, Sales and Purchase Ledger Departments. With a broad background in finance and office management, Victoria supports the Financial Director and supervises sales order and despatch processes within the team. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new things from calligraphy to crocheting and DIY, as well as a good G&T!

Founder

Arnold founded Linkam in 1982 and continues to be involved with the innovation and design of our temperature control instruments. Arnold started out by developing devices for testing explosives with the thermal analysis manufacturer Stanton Redcroft before starting his own business. He began by building temperature control stages for geological applications from his garage and soon established a worldwide market for the stages by selling them to researchers in the UK and Asia. He has overseen the growth of Linkam into world-renowned experts in temperature control chambers. He now divides his time between Linkam’s R&D facilities in the UK and Netherlands where he spends his time working on next generation prototypes. In his spare time Arnold still loves to spend his time in the workshop, in particular engineering his own timepieces.

Managing Director

Ross initially joined the company in 1988 on an industrial placement as part of his Electronic Engineering degree at Kingston University. On graduation Ross joined Linkam as a full-time employee and formed a close working relationship with our founder Arnold Kamp and our R&D Director Peter Grocutt. Initially Ross helped to develop the company’s electronic and software products before his role grew to include the management of special projects and the day-to-day operation of the R&D department. Ross is incredibly proud to have been appointed Managing Director by the Kamp family in October 2018 and is looking forward to managing the continued growth of the company. When not at Linkam, Ross can be found supporting his beloved Fulham Football Club at Craven Cottage on the banks of the River Thames or in summer months watching Surrey play cricket at the Oval.

Sales & Marketing Director

Clara joined us in 2022 focusing on global sales and marketing business strategies, distributor management and refining sales processes. Clara graduated in Biology and has since worked for a variety of multi-national scientific companies in sales, marketing, and management, in Asia-pacific, Europe, and North America for over 25 years. Clara also holds an MBA degree in International Management with University of London. Outside of work, Clara has enjoyed sky-diving in Australia and learning to fly microlight aircraft in the Philippines. These days, she enjoys walking in the English countryside and playing her Yamaha Clavinova at home.

Production Manager

Dan manages our Production Team and oversees the manufacturing process at our site in the UK. Dan has been part of Linkam’s Production Team for over 25 years and has managed its continued growth whilst ensuring that quality standards remain high. When not at Linkam, Dan is a keen fisher, and an avid football fan and successful manager of several local youth teams.

Quality, Health & Safety Manager

Richard has been with the company since the beginning of 2019 and manages the quality and safety of our company procedures. In addition to leading on Health and Safety, he monitors and regulates our production and sales processes on a day-to-day basis and has overseen ongoing improvements throughout our business. Outside of work, Richard is a classic car enthusiast, and enjoys a good coffee.

Senior Research Scientist

Michael holds a Physics degree from the University of Leipzig in Germany and a PhD in Engineering Science (Optics) from the University of Oxford. He joined Linkam in 2013, bringing experience in confocal microscopy, adaptive optics, wavefront sensing, structured illumination and most forms of microscopy and image processing. Michael leads development of concepts for our new products, the design and building of prototypes, and optics modelling. He also manages our partnerships with academia and industry in addition to securing patents for our products and regularly represents Linkam at conferences. When not thinking about science or engineering he spends time with his two young children and likes to design and make custom wood furniture.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Rob is one of Linkam's most experienced R&D Engineers, with over 30 years' experience in designing and producing precise temperature control instruments. He is responsible for a team of mechanical design engineers who work closely with customers to provide solutions to their experimental needs. In his spare time, Rob likes to go sailing and playing music, but can often be found doing home improvements.

Sales & Marketing Director

Clara joined us in 2022 focusing on global sales and marketing business strategies, distributor management and refining sales processes. Clara graduated in Biology and has since worked for a variety of multi-national scientific companies in sales, marketing, and management, in Asia-pacific, Europe, and North America for over 25 years. Clara also holds an MBA degree in International Management with University of London. Outside of work, Clara has enjoyed sky-diving in Australia and learning to fly microlight aircraft in the Philippines. These days, she enjoys walking in the English countryside and playing her Yamaha Clavinova at home.