Doull joins Norco following a distinguished 34-year career in the Royal Navy, where he held senior engineering roles, served as naval base commander at HMNB Clyde, and played a key role in major defence programmes.
Doull said: “The opportunity to work within a highly capable, highly motivated team delivering innovative solutions to meet our customers’ needs is what excites me most about joining Norco. I look forward to developing the capability and capacity at the Winfrith site to support the important programmes we are engaged in.”
Norco’s managing director Mark Northey said: “Donald’s experience and leadership within the UK’s defence sector make him a tremendous asset to Norco. His knowledge and expertise, combined with his strategic connections within the industry, will undoubtedly help drive forward our work on key defence programmes. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.”
In January, Norco appointed Max Osmond as additive manufacturing and CNC development as the company continues to expand its footprint in the sector.
Osmond’s responsibilities include:
• Developing the large-format 3D printing segment to bolster production capabilities.
• Supporting the integration of CNC operations with additive manufacturing for workflows.
• Sharing insights to pre-empt operational challenges and ensure scalability.
“I’m excited to join Norco at such an exciting phase in its journey,” Osmond stated. “The company’s early adoption of large-format 3D printing positions it as a pioneer in the UK market. I look forward to contributing my expertise to help Norco solidify its leadership in this space and drive meaningful innovation.”
Osmond brings to Norco an extensive background in CNC kitting, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing, having served as director of MSA manufacturing for more than 27 years. Based in Ferndown, Dorset, MSA Manufacturing specialised in the machining, cutting, and kitting of composite cores, fabric reinforcements, and sheet materials. Under Osmond’s leadership, MSA Manufacturing became a key supplier in the UK market before ceasing trading in 2024.
