Neil Finney has over 25 years of experience in the design & supply of chemical sampling systems for the safe sampling of hazardous liquids and gases. Reducing emissions and improving operator safety. Derwent James Ltd is the exclusive UK representative for Dopak sampling systems.

In addition, Neil has recently agreed to represent PLP Systems in the UK. PLP was founded in Italy in 1980 and specialise in liquid and powder dosing systems as well as coating, homogenization, and spraying systems.

• Nitric acid sampling project – UK site (2018 Stephen R. Wilson Excellence in Safety Award Finalist)
• REACH driven sampling improvement projects – Working closely with UK refinery to improve sampling safety
• Sampling stations for offshore projects
• Remote acid sampling system for nuclear installation – sampling in
• Provision of exemplary support to HMS Vanguard DMP(R) – letter of recognition

Technical Sales – Newson Gale Ltd – October 1997 – January 2003

Newson Gale Ltd is a supplier of safety equipment to the process industries, primarily to chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Products supplied during my time there included sampling systems, stainless steel pressure vessels, earth monitoring systems and process observation systems.

UK Manager – Dovianus BV - February 2003 – December 2009

Responsibility for the UK market for Dopak sampling systems Responsibility for the design, quotation, and order management for the safe chemical sampling systems for the UK market. Dealing with petrochemical, chemical, oil and gas, contract houses.

Managing Director – Derwent James Ltd – January 2010 – present date

Established Derwent James Ltd to create the opportunity to be an independent consultant with agreement to be the exclusive UK agent for Dopak sampling systems.

Chemical Sampling systems – for hazardous liquids, gases & liquefied gases