Former Dyson MD appointed AMufacture chairman

Former Dyson MD appointed AMufacture chairman

AMufacture appoints former Dyson MD as new chairman. David Hollander joins Portsmouth-based AMufacture, a leader in additive manufacturing, to drive its rapid growth and international expansion. The company, founded in 2018, specialises in marine, automotive, and defence contracts, supported by significant investment from Maven Capital and Turner.


AMufacture, a prominent name in the additive manufacturing sector, has appointed David Hollander, the former managing director of Dyson, as its new chairman. Based in Portsmouth, AMufacture is poised for rapid growth and international expansion under Hollander’s leadership. Founded in 2018 by Craig Pyser and Will Howden, the company has emerged as a leading contract manufacturer, with a focus on marine, automotive, and defence sectors.

Recent investments from Maven Capital and Scottish co-investor Turner have bolstered AMufacture’s growth trajectory. Hollander, with over 40 years of experience in leading and transforming businesses, expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m delighted to join AMufacture at such an exciting time in the company’s development. We now have seven times the capacity we had two years ago, with the opportunity to expand either in other areas of the UK or, more importantly, overseas.”

AMufacture’s growth is underpinned by its cutting-edge technology, enabling cost-effective production for short manufacturing runs and adaptable solutions. Pyser, also chair of AMUK, stated, “David’s huge experience, knowledge, and passion for innovation will be instrumental in leading our growth.” Howden added, “We operate the most sophisticated additive manufacturing technology in the UK and are perfectly positioned to expand further both domestically and internationally.”

For further details, visit AMufacture’s official website.


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