NEPEAN Engineering founder honoured at funeral service

NEPEAN Engineering founder and Camden identity David Fuller has been remembered as an “incredible businessman, remarkable Australian and loving father”.

Miles Fuller speaks at the funeral of his father and NEPEAN Engineering founder David Fuller (inset). Picture: Robert Pozo

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NEPEAN Engineering founder and Camden identity David Fuller has been remembered as an “incredible businessman, remarkable Australian and loving father”.

Family and friends of Mr Fuller, 79, who died on February 9, remembered his legacy at a funeral service at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Camden last Friday.

A packed funeral service reflected Mr Fuller’s contribution to the community. Picture: Robert Pozo

Mr Fuller began NEPEAN Engineering in 1974, growing the business into Australia’s largest privately owned engineering, mining service and industrial manufacturer as well as an international powerhouse

The father of three and grandfather of eight is survived by Lyndall, his wife of 48 years.

Mr Fuller was memorialised by eldest son Miles who praised his father’s personal and business achievements.

David Fuller’s coffin is carried from St Paul’s Church in Camden. Picture: Robert Pozo

“David achieved so much in one lifetime. He impacted many people’s lives, professionally and personally,” Mr Fuller said.

“He was an incredible businessman, a remarkable Australian, and loving father.

“He started NEPEAN 45 years ago as a small toolmaking business, and as a result of his incredible entrepreneurship and leadership he created Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services, and industrial manufacturing organisation.”

David and Miles Fuller at the site of their manufacturing business NEPEAN at Narellan in 2017. Picture: Simon Bullard

Camden state Liberal MP Chris Patterson had known Mr Fuller for more than 35 years, back to their days on the Camden Rugby league Football Club committee.

Mr Patterson said Mr Fuller’s contribution to the Camden area made a lasting impact on the community.

“Camden and its surrounds is so much better for the contribution that David and his family have made to the area,” he said.

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“He was a pioneer for our area, he provided many opportunities as the No. 1 employer in the area for so many years.

“I will remember David as extremely frank and succinct in his dealings. While tough he was always fair.”

Mr Patterson said Mr Fuller was always generous in his donations to local community and sporting groups.