Mears Machine Corporation: Addition to Senior Leadership Team - James Lloyd
INDIANAPOLIS, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mears Machine Corporation a world class supplier of Aerospace, Defence, Space and Additive hardware products is announcing important additions within our organization.
- Roger Mears is becoming Executive Chairman
- James Lloyd is appointed as Chief Executive Officer
The appointment of James Lloyd strengthens the leadership team, bringing almost 25 years of experience in the Design, Manufacturing, Product Introduction, Supply Chain and Technology Introduction in the Aerospace, Defence and Energy sectors. Prior to this appointment, James worked for Rolls-Royce and has lived and worked in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Asia-Pacific. He has a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering from Loughborough University (UK) and has won multiple international Engineering awards.
"I am delighted that James has agreed to join the Mears Machine Corporation team. I fully expect him to make a significant positive impact to our business and employees based on his understanding of customer requirements, delivery focus and how he collaborates with technology partners," Roger Mears, Executive Chairman.
"I am honoured to be invited to join the Mears Machine team. The business has fantastic customers and incredible manufacturing capabilities. Roger Mears' vision for investing in multiple technologies not available within Aerospace & Defense to our customers and to differentiate Mears Machine was a compelling proposal. I look forward to building upon the strong foundations and delighting our customers," James Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer.
There are no other changes to the organization. James will take up this position in May and will have an ownership stake in the business.
About Mears Machine Corporation:
Founded in 1966, Mears Machine Corporation is based west of Indianapolis, Indiana in Avon and has over 100 machining centers, 100 employees and 3 state of the art Velo3D Sapphire XC large platform Laser PowderBed Printers. Current turnover is approaching $50m.
The company manufactures components for Gas Turbines, Defense, Missile Defense, Rocket Launch, Orbital vehicles and Advanced Propulsion Solutions. Manufacturing capabilities enable production of components from 1mm/0.040" to 2m/80" in diameter and include critical rotating components, casings and structures, precision components, large additive hardware and complex fabrications.
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