Duncan Propellers

Duncan Propellers Limited

Background

Over 30 years experience in Propeller and Stern-Gear manufacturing

The company's staff have a great many years of background and experience in the propeller and stern-gear manufacturing industry. Although specialising in high-speed applications, propulsion systems are designed and manufactured for all types of vessel from super yachts to military and fishing boats.

The business is owned by David Duncan and David Hunt who both trained as design engineers in a gas turbine blade manufacturing company. David Duncan first started in marine propeller manufacturing in 1974 when, with a partner, he founded Teignbridge Propellers. David Hunt joined Teignbridge Propellers soon after and the company quickly grew into the Teignbridge Propulsion group. The group eventually consisted of nine different manufacturing companies in five different countries. It established itself as a market leader in the design and manufacture of marine propeller and stern-gear.

In 1997 Dave Duncan sold the Teignbridge group and started Duncan Research and Development in order to carry out research and development in the marine field. The company has developed and patented several new ideas. The company has won two awards for innovative design.

Observing recent changes in the propeller market, David decided to re-enter the industry armed with newly developed manufacturing methods, Duncan Propellers was born. In June 2009 David Duncan reacquired Teignbridge Propulsion as part of the successful expansion of his propeller business.