Mellotronists

I know how Bradmatic, Streetly, Chamberlin, etc. came to be and how 
they started up, but a guy only manufacturing a mere handful of units 
makes one wonder about what inspired him to design and manufacture 
this brief run of Birotrons. Did he hear a similar machine and wanted 
to make his own smaller version? Is he a musician? How did this 
venture fare for him financially? How did he connect with Wakeman? 
Who did he line up to make them...was there a factory with hired 
hands? I'd sure like to see an interview on the 'Net with this guy 
and how he got motivated and followed through! I get the impression 
this is a one-man effort, and I'm sure he's got one heckuva tale to 
tell!