He met his wife there and his son is also working at the siteGary Porter West Midlands Content Editor for StokeOnTrentLive16:00, 09 May 2026 Dave Palin (centre) with other members of the KMF team.Dedicated Dave Palin is celebrating 40 years with a multi award-winning North Staffordshire engineering firm. Over his four decades with metal fabrication leader KMF, based at High Carr Business Park in Newcastle, Dave has worked in numerous roles.He joined KMF following a work placement at Newcastle College. He was fundamental in the development of the company’s aerospace facility and also worked on a flagship project folding parts for a key customers business class seating.He has also seen huge growth in the company, moving from their original site on Florida Close in Burslem to their current location on High Carr Industrial Estate, with turnover now exceeding £30 million and millions of pounds invested in automation.Dave 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 weld department. It’s 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’s 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.”Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google SearchGet daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you – it’s FREE
Dedicated Dave marks 40 years at North Staffordshire engineering firm
