David Hollander has been appointed chairman of AMufacture to support the company’s growth and international expansion.
Hollander, who has more than 40 years’ experience in leading businesses, said: “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 ahead to develop either in other areas of the UK or, more importantly, overseas.”
“What I am bringing – from my time at Dyson and other companies – is some experience of having been there and done it before. I greatly admire Will and Craig’s ambition, the progress the company has made to date, and I’m impressed by the focus and support that comes from the investment they have received.”
“The potential for growth is huge. Additive manufacturing has historically been used for R&D but is now at such an advanced level that it’s very cost effective for relatively short manufacturing runs and for situations of rapid change where a client does not want to commit to a long run. It allows customers to prepare for multiple scenarios in the most cost-effective way.”
Founder Craig Pyser, who is also chair of AMUK, said the appointment came as the company continued its growth trajectory and advances plans for expansion both within the UK and internationally.
“David’s huge experience, knowledge and passion for innovation will play a great part in leading our growth.”
“He was a key part of the team which built such fantastic success at Dyson and helped establish the company at the forefront of manufacturing innovation and excellence in its sector.”
“That experience – as well as David’s extensive work at other major corporates and his proven track record as chairman of other private equity-backed businesses – will be invaluable as we look to scale AMufacture.”
Founder Will Howden added: “We have already established ourselves as a key player in the additive manufacturing sector, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver innovative solutions across multiple industries.”
“We pride ourselves on working collaboratively and seamlessly with our clients, bringing leading additive manufacturing technology, processes and experience to their workflow.”
“We operate the most sophisticated additive manufacturing technology in the UK and believe we have only just started to scratch the surface of what it is capable of. With David’s appointment, we are perfectly positioned to grow still further both here and overseas.”
Source: AMufacture
About AMufacture
AMufacture, a contract manufacturer based in Portsmouth, England, specializes in additive manufacturing, design optimization, and finishing services for the marine, automotive, medical, and defense sectors. Founded in 2018 by Craig Pyser and Will Howden, the company focuses on delivering traceable and sustainable production workflows with real-time visibility and material recycling. Headquartered at Portsmouth, UK, AMufacture has received additional investment from private equity firm Maven Capital and Scottish co-investor Turner. According to public records, AMufacture reports annual revenue below £1 million and assets under £500,000, reflecting its expansion as a growing business.