Statement from Richard McMurtry

To all employees of Renishaw, past and present.

On behalf of my mother Terry, the McMurtry family, and as a Non-executive Director of this incredible company, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of kind thoughts, support, and reflections on my father, Sir David McMurtry.

David was a visionary leader and co-founder of Renishaw and a man of profound passion for innovation and excellence in engineering. His dedication to this company and its people was unwavering, and his contributions have shaped our business and the entire industry.

What made David truly exceptional was his relentless curiosity and tireless work ethic. Many of you will fondly remember seeing him with his squared paper pad and pencil, sketching out ideas—always innovating, always thinking. Even in his final days, he was deeply engaged, drawing concepts and refining ideas for the additive manufacturing division. He worked to the very end, driven by his belief in Renishaw.

The culture of Renishaw is a testament to David's creativity, drive, and belief in the power of collaboration. Together with John Deer and Allen Roberts, he laid the strong foundations that have allowed this company to thrive as a global leader in precision engineering and innovation. The combined vision and values of the many like-minded, passionate individuals who work here continue to drive growth today and into the future.

While his presence will be deeply missed, his spirit will guide us as we continue his legacy in making the world a better place with the confidence and comfort that the Renishaw family possess all the creativity, innovation and expertise required. Together, we will honour his memory by ensuring that Renishaw thrives as the beacon of ingenuity he envisioned.

The McMurtry family will soon hold a small private funeral to say our goodbyes in a personal setting. However, we also recognise that David touched the lives of so many, and we are committed to organising a public memorial. Details of this event will be shared in due course, and we hope it will provide an opportunity for all those who wish to pay their respects and celebrate his extraordinary life and achievements.

To all of you, thank you for your dedication to this company and for joining us in remembering and celebrating the extraordinary life of Sir David McMurtry.

With gratitude and resolve,

Richard McMurtry
Non-executive Director, Renishaw plc
Son of Sir David McMurtry