The rebrand marks a strategic shift for the business, which became the world’s first recruitment specialist in additive manufacturing in 2014. Having built a global reputation in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, Kensington360 now supports clients across robotics, automation, digital manufacturing, med-tech, machine tools, and emerging Industry 5.0 technologies.

Manchester, UK — January 2026 — After nearly two decades at the forefront of engineering and advanced manufacturing recruitment, Kensington360 has unveiled a major brand evolution, rebranding from Kensington Additive to Kensington360 as it expands its focus across the full Industry 4.0 ecosystem.

The rebrand marks a strategic shift for the business, which became the world's first recruitment specialist in additive manufacturing in 2014. Having built a global reputation in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, Kensington360 now supports clients across robotics, automation, digital manufacturing, med-tech, machine tools, and emerging Industry 5.0 technologies.

Founded in 2006, Kensington was built on a simple principle — engineers recruiting engineers. That ethos helped the business establish a reputation for technical depth, quality-led recruitment, and long-term partnerships rather than transactional hiring.

"Our industry has changed fundamentally," said founder Phillip Hodson. "Additive manufacturing is no longer a niche — it's part of a much bigger, interconnected manufacturing landscape. Kensington360 reflects how our clients now operate and how talent strategies need to work across the entire system, not in silos."

From First-Mover to Full-Spectrum Partner
Kensington Additive launched in 2014 at a time when 3D printing was still emerging. Over the following decade, the business grew into a trusted recruitment partner for manufacturers and technology companies across the UK, Europe, and the USA, building teams at the cutting edge of industrial innovation.

As manufacturing technologies converged — blending automation, robotics, digitalisation, and advanced materials — client demand increasingly shifted toward integrated recruitment solutions capable of supporting complex, multi-disciplinary teams.

The Kensington360 brand has been designed to reflect that reality.
The name represents:
• 360° coverage across the full Industry 4.0 and emerging Industry 5.0 landscape
• 360° perspective on workforce planning, talent strategy, and long-term impact
• 360° quality, grounded in proven recruitment process, compliance, and technical understanding

A Brand Built for the Next Industrial Era
Kensington360 enters 2026 with the rebrand already live and a newly refreshed website launching this month, positioning the business for its next phase of international growth.

The company remains independently owned and continues to differentiate itself through consultant-led expertise, with the majority of its team holding Certified Recruitment Practitioner status and operating to REC-accredited standards.

"Manufacturing businesses don't just need candidates — they need people who can solve problems, integrate with teams, and help them compete globally," Hodson added. "Kensington360 is about seeing the whole picture and delivering talent that makes a measurable difference."

About Kensington360
Kensington360 is a global engineering and advanced manufacturing recruitment specialist, supporting organisations across Industry 4.0 and beyond. With roots in additive manufacturing and a heritage built on technical expertise, the business partners with manufacturers, technology providers, and innovators to deliver talent solutions aligned with the future of industry.