About Us - The Team   

Derek Byrne

Founder & Director


Biography

Derek is the Director of the Byrne Group of companies.  He founded Byrne Organ Builders in 1985 and has grown the company to the established and internationally recognized group of companies known as the Byrne Group.  Derek is a master organ builder with a vast knowledge of organ design, casework, tonal directing, construction and finishing.  He balances new technology to bring about the best for his customers.


 

Andrea Kruck

Business Development, PR & Marketing

Although new to the Byrne Group, Andrea has already affected the business with her innovative attitude and vision of where the Byrne Group of companies is going in the future.  There is no doubt that people make a successful company and Andrea seeks to recognize commitment and contribution from the professionals at The Byrne Group.  This commitment and contribution manifests itself as maximum value for Byrne’s clients.  Specializing in Business Development, Andrea assists in growing the business through effective Public Relations and Marketing ensuring the Byrne Group of companies is relevant to it’s target market.


 

Anthony Byrne
Admin & Customer Relations Manager

Anthony is a recent addition to the company and is currently assisting in the administration and customer relations field.  Anthony also manages the company’s IT infrastructure.


 

Patrick Byrne

SAPOS Manager & Pipe Manufacturer


Patrick’s detail for quality and perfection are of the utmost significance to the Byrne Group’s success.  Patrick recognizes the need for quality and standards and this in itself ensures that he is able to run the factory and manage the busy schedules and processes to the best of it’s ability without sacrificing quality.  Patrick’s pipe making skills were imported from the UK and he has now been with the Byrne Group for 3 years.


 

Mark Byrne
Servicing Department and CFD

Mark has been with the Byrne Group for 15 years and manages the service and the Contemporary Furniture Design (CFD) division.   A keen ‘people person’ Mark prides himself on his ability to communicate effectively with clients ensuring they receive the best in customer services. 

The launch of the Contemporary Furniture Design (CFD) division of the Byrne Group has given Mark the opportunity to use his creative skills in designing and manufacturing high quality furniture.  His talents have been rewarded with the number of contracts he has successfully completed and the demand for his custom build joinery skills.


 

Sydney Madlala
Organ Builder

Sydney has been with the Byrne Group for over 15 years and has experience in manufacturing, assembly and servicing instruments along with a vast knowledge of the organ building, restoration, pipe making and joinery industries. 


 

Dean Van Aswegen
Organ Builder

Dean  has recently completed his craft training apprenticeship with the Byrne Group and because of his enthusiasm to fully understand the whole organ building, servicing and production industry he now assists with the company’s organ tunings and servicing, along with assisting the pipe making workshop with pipe manufacturing. 


 

 
 

 

 

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