Welcome
Unlimited Expertise. Real-World Results.
From start-up to scale-up — empowering the particle foam industry to perform at its best.
About Tantallon Technical
Our Expertise
I’m Stuart Martin, founder of Tantallon Technical, I’ve spent over two decades in the Particle Foam Industry, successfully driving results across every technical level — from Engineer to Chief Manufacturing Officer.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen a recurring challenge: the gap between what equipment is designed to do and what plants actually achieve.
This performance gap isn’t about technology — it’s about knowledge, capability, and execution. That’s where I come in.
✅ >20 years of hands-on and leadership experience
✅ Proven record delivering manufacturing excellence
✅ Deep understanding of equipment, process, and people
✅ Trusted by global brands and industry leaders
What do we do?
We help manufacturers, converters, machine suppliers and operations teams bridge the performance gap — turning equipment potential into measurable output, quality, and profitability.
Our Core Services
Performance Optimization
- Unlock real output capability from existing equipment
- Apply proven methods for cycle time, uptime, and yield improvement
- Independent and data-driven – no manufacturer bias
Leadership & Management Coaching
- Build operational confidence and skill in managers and engineers
- Hands-on coaching to develop practical, results-based leadership
- Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making at every level
Independent Manufacturing Consultancy
- Strategic insight across process design, safety, capex, and energy
- Full plant diagnostics and improvement roadmaps
- Global perspective with UK base
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Work alongside machine suppliers to deliver true operational performance
- Collaborate with OEMs to turn specification into success for end users
- Always independent, always results-focused
Tantallon Technical
Building an Expert Network
Global Reach, Independent Perspective
Building an Expert Network
We are assembling a team of highly experienced specialists covering every aspect of particle foam and general manufacturing.
Together, we can provide flexible, high-impact support — whether you need technical troubleshooting, leadership development, or full-site transformation.
Why Tantallon Technical?
Global Reach, Independent Perspective
Building an Expert Network
With decades of hands-on and leadership experience, we know how to turn equipment capability into real performance. Our proven methods deliver measurable results across multiple products, materials, and machine platforms — combining technical depth, practical insight, and a record of success that sets us apart.
Global Reach, Independent Perspective
Global Reach, Independent Perspective
Global Reach, Independent Perspective
Based in the UK, we operate globally, collaborating with all good machine manufacturers and suppliers.
Our approach is independent, objective, and outcome-focused — ensuring every recommendation serves your success, completely tailored to your needs.