29 Oct Retirement Spotlight | Brian Cumming  

Gray & Adams recently said goodbye to long-serving employee Brian Cumming. Brian retired in June this year after accumulating an impressive 38 years of service with Gray & Adams across three separate periods of employment spanning from 1983 to 2026. We caught up with Brian just after his retirement to find out more about what he will miss about working for Gray & Adams and what he is looking forward to as he enters this new chapter. 

What was your role at Gray & Adams and what were your day-to-day responsibilities? 

I first joined Gray & Adams in 1983, working in the Brakes Department when the team consisted of just four people. Over the years, I progressed through a number of roles within the company, including Manager of the Tail Lift Department, before finishing up my career this year as a Service Engineer.  

What did you do before you came to Gray & Adams and why did you want to work for the company 

Before joining Gray & Adams, I served my time as a mechanic at a local garage, where I gained experience working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including cars, vans, tractors and heavy plant machinery.  

What was your biggest achievement while working for Gray & Adams? 

Working alongside the engineer’s team in the development of lifting deck trailers. 

What did you enjoy most about working for Gray & Adams? 

Definitely the people. 

What are your plans for retirement? 

My main priority is to complete my house-building project, which I’m looking forward to finally having more time to focus on. Once that’s finished, I plan to enjoy lots of holidays with family and friends.  

James and Peter Gray would like to thank Brian for his commitment to the company and wish him all the best in his retirement going forward.