James Clews helps brands get manufacturing partnerships right, first time. He is Managing Director of Technikraft, a private label chemical manufacturer with sites across West Yorkshire, East Riding and Cheshire, formulating across dyes, car care, hard surface and household cleaning, hand care and lubricants for the automotive, cycling, industrial and engineering sectors.

James joined Technikraft in 2023 after 16 years of senior commercial experience working with brands ranging from blue chip to single person businesses, and everything in between, including over a decade in a commercial leadership role driving growth across international markets. Since becoming Managing Director he has focused on strengthening process, quality and productivity to position the group for its next phase of growth.

James brings a manufacturer's perspective to what brand owners should look for in a private label partner, and what most only learn the hard way.