The billionaire co-founder of British engineering firm Renishaw has died.
Sir David McMurtry, who set up the group in 1973, was 84.
The Irish-born businessman, who lived in Gloucestershire, retired as executive chairman in June this year but stayed on the board as a non-executive director.
Interim chairman Sir David Grant said yesterday: ‘David was a uniquely talented engineer and his curiosity and drive helped to create a globally respected engineering company.
His legacy will live on through the culture of innovation he helped to create in Renishaw.
The board’s deepest sympathies are with David’s wife and family.’
Talent: Sir David McMurtry (pictured) set up Renishaw in 1973. He retired as executive chairman in June this year but stayed on the board as a non-executive director
Renishaw supplies high-tech laser components used in drones and self-driving cars, as well as 3D printers that can make medical implants and false teeth.
McMurtry, who was awarded a CBE for his contributions to British science and technology in 1994, invented more than 150 of the FTSE 250 company’s products.
He was also on 47 patents at engineering giant Rolls-Royce, where he worked before helping to set up Renishaw with co-founder John Deer.
The founders still own more than half of the company. McMurtry is survived by his wife and three children.
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