MP for Stroud visits Atlas Aluminium to champion UK manufacturing

Atlas Aluminium is one of the UK’s largest fabricators of aluminium windows, bifold and sliding doors and is the creator of the Atlas Roof product range. We were proud to welcome Dr Simon Opher, Member of Parliament for Stroud, to our manufacturing facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire last week.

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase our operations, meet our uniquely experienced and hardworking team, and discuss the importance of supporting local manufacturing and sustainable innovation in the aluminium fenestration sector. 

During the visit, Dr Opher toured our production floor and met with team members across various departments, gaining first-hand insight into day-to-day operations and the realities facing manufacturers in the current economic climate. 

A follow-up discussion with staff offered the chance to reflect on broader sector challenges and share perspectives from the shop floor. This included a discussion on the recent rise in Employers’ National Insurance contributions and its disproportionate impact on UK-based companies, which are likely to suffer more than multinationals that can shift profits offshore and are often quicker to reduce staff.

Dr Opher was very positive throughout his visit and particularly praised the attitude and commitment of all the staff he met and noted the ‘happy’ atmosphere. The visit was a strong reminder of the importance of conversations between industry and government and that each sector, not least fenestration, has its unique issues.   

“We were delighted to host Dr Simon Opher and share the work we’re doing to deliver high-quality aluminium window, door and glazed roof products to our customers across the UK,” said Jamie Newall, CEO at Atlas Aluminium.

“We are very proud of our experienced workforce and the work we have done since December to give them the support they need to flourish. It’s encouraging to see local leaders take an active interest in our industry, workforce, and future growth.”

Atlas Aluminium remains committed to investing in people, technology, and environmentally responsible practices as we continue to serve our valued customers with pride and precision.