Metal Powder Works Continues Sales Team Expansion with the Addition of Industry Veteran Chris Foster
Clinton, PA - Metal Powder Works (MPW) is pleased to announce that Chris Foster has joined the company as its newest Sales Director, further strengthening MPW’s growing commercial team.
Chris brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across sales, supply chain, and P&L management within the metals, aerospace, and specialty materials industries. He has a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth, and improving profitability in both established and greenfield business environments.
Most recently, Chris served as Vice President of Sales for Fortis Metals North America, where he successfully grew the business from startup to over $100 million in revenue across North America and Europe. During his tenure, he consistently delivered gross margins above industry averages while expanding market presence and customer engagement.
His expertise spans strategic supply chain solutions, key account acquisition, and complex multi-channel sales. He has managed multi-hundred-million-dollar budgets and led large, geographically diverse teams across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
“Chris’ background and industry knowledge make him a valuable addition to our team,” said MPW Founder & CEO John Barnes. “As we continue to scale, his leadership will be instrumental in building a knowledgeable, trusted sales organization to support our expanding customer base.
ABOUT METAL POWDER WORKS
Metal Powder Works Limited (ASX:MPW) is a speciality material company, based in Pittsburgh, USA, specializing in the production of high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing and other advanced applications. MPW has developed a patented, non-thermal powder production process known as DirectPowder™. The MPW process represents the first true innovation in powder manufacturing in over 50 years. This innovative method converts premium bar stock into quality powder for a variety of materials and applications, significantly improving yield and affordability. MPW currently has 25+ powders in production including high strength aluminum, copper and copper-nickel alloys, and specialty alloys including CP-Ti and Zircaloy. In 2024, Metal Powder Works was named as Material Company of the Year by the 3D Printing Industry Awards and was a finalist in the 2026 TCT Awards for Materials Innovation.
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