Inventions
with revolutionary engineering design
The Partnership
The senior
partner, Michael Joseph Zabrana, is an engineer whose
initial qualifications in Mechanical Engineering from what
is now University of East Hertfordshire, were supplemented
by an Engineering degree abroad. Michael’s work has covered
diverse areas such as reconstructions of listed buildings,
rebuilding and modification of racing cars, aerodynamics,
engine design, aircraft design, theatre stage engineering,
and international trading. His interest in safety standards
and invention begun at a young age, while training as a
mechanic on high performance cars and a specific interest in
shipping was brought about by his father who was, himself, a
member of The Baltic Exchange. Michael has travelled
extensively and gathered much knowledge of practices, design
aspects, and various methods of implementation from many
countries aside from an ability to communicate in several
languages. His constant search for safety and improvement
ensures that his inventions are the basis of the products
offered by Celtic Lines.
The other
partner is Trudie Ann Reay-Young, an accountant who has
mainly worked in the areas of Mechanical Engineering and
Construction. Early days were spent with a heavy involvement
in systems analysis and design including work on early CAD,
point of sales systems and production control systems. Many
of these years were spent working for the construction
division of BTR where risk of death and injury in the
industry created an interest in safety and the need for
constant revision of working practices and improved
equipment. Trudie gained her first recognised accounting
qualification in 1978 and, now an FCCA, has used them ever
since. Having done some of her early education in Paris
before attending Newcastle University and lately Trinity &
all Saints at Leeds, she is also multi-lingual.
The
business has developed experience in change management from
a belief that new technology is to be embraced whenever it
can be used to commercial advantage. Those who keep abreast
of changes and welcome them into their working environment
have organisations that are continually evolving and growing
to meet demands. This is the recipe for long-term success.
The decision to maintain the business as a partnership was
taken partially because of a total belief that there can be
no limitation of liability where safety is concerned and
therefore the partnership must back all of their products
with all that they possess.
