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Mr Taylor joined Unwin in March 1997, when the wheelchair safety systems manufacturer was still based in Yeovil in Somerset.

One of Mr Taylor`s major achievements was to help Unwin move successfully to a new HQ with modern manufacturing facilities in nearby Martock. The place was gutted and transformed.

Mr Taylor said: ‘What a difference! Then we had round about 40 staff, now we have 70-ish. It`s given me an enormous amount of satisfaction to see the way that people have developed.

‘And there`s been such a big change to the sort of equipment we`ve got around us. Everything is now much more sophisticated and we`ve brought a lot of work in-house, like machining rail for example.`

What will he miss? ‘People, without a doubt. It`s such a happy place to work, with very good relationships. It`s lovely just to walk around the factory and get the smiles and the nods. I`ll miss the involvement.`

Andrew Creese, Unwin`s chief executive, said: ‘Peter has made an enormous contribution to Unwin`s success, developing people, refining production, setting up supply chains and just always looking for improvements. We wish him a long and happy retirement.`

Mr Taylor has been shadowed for the last six weeks by his successor Nick Coleman, 38, to ensure a smooth transition.

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Unwin Safety Systems has manufactured world-leading wheelchair and occupant safety systems since 1956. Unwin`s products exceed international safety standards and embody innovation and engineering brilliance. They are trusted worldwide by professionals requiring auditable performance regardless of vehicle or wheelchair type. Unwin`s crashworthy systems maximise accessibility and ensure peace of mind for wheelchair-seated passengers, their families and their carers.