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Dave Palin's 40 years of service at KMF Precision Sheet Metal UK in Newcastle-under-Lyme

EDM (Early Day Motion) 3218: tabled on 27 April 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that Dave Palin has just celebrated 40 years of employment at KMF Precision Sheet Metal UK based in Newcastle-under-Lyme; further notes that over his four decades with KMF, Dave has worked in numerous roles which includes as a CNC Operator, Press Brake Operator, working within the Aerospace department and most recently as one of the firm’s Quality Inspectors; acknowledges that Dave joined KMF following a work placement at Newcastle College; also notes that he was fundamental in the development of the company’s aerospace facility and worked on a flagship project folding parts for the Business Class seating of a key customer of KMF; recognises that over his 40 years at KMF, Dave has 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 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, with turnover now exceeding £30 million and millions of pounds invested in automation; and extends its very best wishes and congratulations to Dave, his family and friends.

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There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.