Cedar Rapids, IA (Feb. 18, 2025) – GreatAmerica Financial Services (GreatAmerica) proudly announces its expansion into the rapidly growing additive manufacturing market, also known as 3D printing. To spearhead this expansion, GreatAmerica has appointed additive manufacturing and finance industry veteran, Dan Kehr, as senior director, Specialty Markets Group. This strategic move aligns with the company’s commitment to purposeful growth and supporting innovative industries with financing and business solutions.
Kehr brings over a decade of finance industry experience, expertise in additive manufacturing operations, business development, and strong relationships with key industry players. He will lead the company’s efforts in this rapidly expanding vertical, offering the market flexible total solution financing.
“GreatAmerica is excited to support additive manufacturing OEMs, channel partners, and end-users in this dynamic market. Our proven platform and funding capabilities align well with the industry needs,” said Brian Bjella, group president, Specialty Markets Group, GreatAmerica Financial Services. “GreatAmerica continues to invest strategically in our future to support originations growth in both existing and new markets. We are excited to integrate Dan’s experience and market knowledge into our customer-focused and team-based environment.”
Additive manufacturing is transforming industries from automotive to aerospace by transitioning from prototyping to mainstream production applications. According to Grand View Research, the global additive
manufacturing market was valued at approximately USD 20.37 billion in 2023. The U.S. additive manufacturing market accounted for approximately 20.9% of the global additive manufacturing market and is projected to reach $16.48 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3%.
Click here to learn more or get in touch with a GreatAmerica representative about additive manufacturing financing opportunities.
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About GreatAmerica Financial Services
GreatAmerica is the largest, family-owned national commercial equipment finance company in the United States. A $3.3+ billion company with life-to-date finance originations of $18 billion, GreatAmerica was established in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1992. Dedicated to helping manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and franchisees be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime, GreatAmerica offers innovative, complementary services in addition to financing. GreatAmerica is committed to the communities it serves and donates more than $1.1 million annually through a GreatAmerica Donor Advised Fund and an Employee Advised Fund, giving team members a say in where funds are allocated.
GreatAmerica Specialty Markets Group immerses its team members into the industries it serves including automotive, construction, industrial, healthcare, and franchise lending.
