EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Jan 12, 2018 – Additive Industries is growing fast with the successful market acceptance of its industrial 3D metal printing system MetalFAB1. Following the announcement of a Top 3 position ambition in industrial additive manufacturing, Additive Industries now announces Paul Simons joins the company’s management team as of January 1. In his newly created job of director operations & supply chain, he will be responsible for all internal operations including customer support and oversee the complete supply chain.

Paul Simons brings a vast experience in professionalizing manufacturing operations and scaling supply chains. Paul transferred to Additive Industries after a successful career at Philips Healthcare where he fulfilled various management roles in different parts of the supply chain. “I am looking forward to build the operations, supply chain and customer support footprint to be able to manage the planned, steep growth of the volume,” noted Paul, “and I’m excited to join the entrepreneurial team of Additive Industries.”

“We are delighted to welcome Paul as a member of our management team and add his experience to our fast growing company,” added Daan Kersten, CEO of Additive Industries.

About Additive Industries

Additive Industries is accelerating industrial additive manufacturing of high quality, functional, metal parts by offering a modular end-to-end 3D printing system including a seamlessly integrated information platform to high end and demanding industrial markets. With substantially improved reproducibility, productivity, and flexibility, Additive Industries redefines the business case for series production of additive manufacturing applications in aerospace, automotive, medical technology and high-tech equipment.