Kinneir Dufort sold to global medical device and contract manufacturing group

Bristol-based product design consultancy Kinneir Dufort has been sold to global medical device and contract manufacturing group, SteriPack.

Kinneir Dufort said that the move further strengthens its long-standing capability in healthcare and medical device design and development although the team will continue to offer product design and development services to existing and new clients in consumer and industrial, as well as medical sectors.

Founded in 1977, Kinneir Dufort has grown into one of the UK’s leading innovation and design consultancies.

Its 85-strong team is led by existing Kinneir Dufort directors, Kerry Briggs, Sam Reeves and Craig Wightman.  Current CEO, Merle Hall will assume a group Design and Development role. 

Merle said: “By joining the SteriPack Group, we are able to accelerate the next stage of KD’s journey, creating new opportunities for both our team and our business by increasing our expertise and, through our work, making a difference to an expanded client base. We’re delighted to be joining forces with a business that shares our culture, values and purpose.”