David Palin celebrates 40-year milestone at KMF

Dave Palin (centre) with the team at KMF

Dave Palin is celebrating 40 years with Staffordshire-based sheet metal fabrication specialist KMF. Over his four decades with the company, Mr Palin has worked in numerous roles including CNC operator, press brake operator, working within the aerospace department, and most recently as one of the company’s quality inspectors.

Mr Palin joined KMF following a work placement at a college in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was fundamental in the development of the company’s aerospace facility and also worked on a flagship project folding parts for a key customer’s business class seating. During his time at the company he has also seen significant growth as it moved from its original site on Florida Close in Burslem to the current location on the High Carr Industrial Estate, with turnover now exceeding £30 million and millions of pounds invested in automation.

Great place to work
He said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at KMF. The 40 years have flown by. As well as developing my career, I also met my wife here, who worked in the accounts department, and my son also works in the welding department — it is a great place to work.”

Gary Sutton, quality and improvement manager, added: “Dave has been, and continues to be, a key member of the KMF team. He is one of our longest-serving employees and his commitment, professionalism, and willingness to pass on knowledge continue to have a lasting impact on our team.”

KMF Group is a leading manufacturer of precision sheet metal components, enclosures, and electro-mechanical assemblies. The company delivers precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added services such as CNC machining, value engineering, design, and electro-mechanical integration, to manufacture sheet metal parts and assemblies for well-respected OEMs across the UK and Europe.