Chris turns from car parts to clean ovens with Ovenu Rugeley
A former West Midlands automotive supply chain manager has swapped alloy wheels for oven doors after launching his own oven valeting business, Ovenu Rugeley.
Chris Reynolds spent almost three decades in manufacturing, including 22 years at West Bromwich-based alloy wheel manufacturer Rimstock, where he rose through the ranks from quality control inspector to production manager, and later materials planning and logistics manager.
Following redundancy, the 50-year-old - who has lived in the Rugeley area for more than 20 years - began rethinking his career path.
He said: “I’ve always wanted to be my own boss, and the Ovenu franchise model provides the perfect balance of independence and support, and being van-based means I don’t have the added expense of premises.
“My focus is on delivering a fantastic service that will quickly establish Ovenu Rugeley and build a loyal client base. Eventually, I want to grow the business to the point that I can take on another oven technician and expand into a neighbouring territory."
Ovenu Rugeley serves the WS15 and ST17 postcodes, including Abbots Bromley, Armitage, Brereton, Cannock Wood, Handsacre, Colton, Longdon, Mavesyn Ridware, Hill Ridware, Blithbury, Bednall, Brocton, Milford, Walton-on-the-Hill, Weeping Cross, and surrounding areas.
Rik Hellewell, founder and managing director of Ovenu, said: “Chris has a wealth of professional experience and the determination to succeed, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the Ovenu network. He has all the attributes needed to build a thriving business.”
