Metal Powder Works Strengthens Presence in Australia and Asia with Addition of Dominic Parsonson
Clinton, PA – Metal Powder Works (MPW), a specialty materials company, has brought in Dominic Parsonson to support the company’s expansion across Australia, Asia, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. This strategic engagement reinforces MPW’s commitment to delivering high-performance materials and scalable solutions to rapidly growing manufacturing markets.
Dominic brings more than 25 years of international experience across advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering. His career spans leadership and commercial roles across Australia, South Africa, Germany, China, and the United States, with a strong focus on translating materials science into practical industrial applications.
Prior to working with MPW, Dominic held senior leadership roles at Titomic Limited, where he served as Global Head of Sales and Marketing and later as General Manager for the Americas. In these roles, he played a key part in the commercialization of cold spray and advanced metal manufacturing technologies, supporting adoption across defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Earlier in his career, he worked with Evonik Industries, gaining valuable experience in scaling advanced materials businesses across global markets.
Dominic has a proven track record of building regional operations, establishing distributor networks, and negotiating cross-border agreements. With deep experience across Asia-Pacific and Oceania, and having lived and worked in both China and Australia, he brings a practical understanding of regional manufacturing ecosystems, supply chains, and cultural dynamics.
“Dominic’s experience and regional insight make him a strong addition to our global team,” said John Barnes, CEO at Metal Powder Works. “As demand for advanced materials continues to grow across Australia and Asia, his ability to connect technology with real-world production challenges will be critical to our success.”
In his role supporting MPW, Dominic will focus on expanding market presence, developing strategic partnerships, and helping customers implement high-performance powder solutions that deliver measurable operational and economic benefits.
“Metal Powder Works has developed a compelling platform for producing high-quality, application-driven metal powders,” said Parsonson. “I’m excited to support the company’s growth in Australia and Asia, where there is strong demand for practical, scalable advanced manufacturing solutions that can be deployed quickly and effectively.”
Outside of his professional work, Dominic volunteers with Disaster Relief Australia and is an avid outdoor enthusiast and adventure motorbike rider—interests that reflect his focus on preparation, resilience, and hands-on problem solving.
ABOUT METAL POWDER WORKS
Metal Powder Works Limited’s (ASX:MPW) manufacturing base is in Pittsburgh, USA and specializes 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 is a finalist in the 2026 TCT Awards for Materials Innovation.
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