Dunphy Combustion Ltd, a market leader in industrial combustion technology, has announced a significant chapter in its 60+ year history. For the first time since its founding, the company is expanding its board of directors to include two non-family members: Matt Brierley and Jonathan Rigby.

This landmark move reflects Dunphy’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth while staying true to its proud heritage as a family-run business.

Strengthening Leadership with Proven Talent

Jonathan Rigby, with over 34 years of experience in Mechanical and Combustion Design, has been appointed Technical Director. His career-long dedication to combustion engineering and deep technical expertise have been pivotal in maintaining Dunphy’s reputation for high-performance burner solutions and emissions control technologies.

Matt Brierley becomes Operations Director after 22 years with the business, including the last five as General Manager. His strategic leadership and operational insight have helped streamline performance across the business and position Dunphy for continued growth across UK and global markets.

Managing Director Sharon Kuligowski said: “Having worked closely alongside Jonathan and Matt throughout my career, I’ve seen first-hand how their dedication, expertise and leadership have shaped our success. These appointments reflect our confidence in them personally, and our ambition for the company's future."

"We’re excited for this new chapter and to see how the impact of their leadership fuels our growth in the years ahead.”

Driving Industrial Decarbonisation

These appointments come at a pivotal time for Dunphy, as the company accelerates its efforts to support the industrial transition to low-carbon energy. With manufacturing accounting for 70% of carbon emissions, Dunphy has made it a core goal to help drive industrial decarbonisation over the next decade. Their recently launched range of hydrogen-ready burners, backed by decades of R&D and field experience, reflects this commitment.

A Proud Legacy with a Global Outlook

Founded in 1963, Dunphy Combustion designs and manufactures innovative, low-NOx combustion equipment from its headquarters and manufacturing centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The company’s specialist burner systems are trusted by energy, industrial, and commercial clients in more than 50 countries worldwide. With a focus on advanced engineering, environmental performance, and enduring customer relationships, Dunphy continues to lead the way in low and zero carbon combustion solutions for the next generation of energy systems.

For more information visit https://www.dunphy.co.uk/