Stuga Machinery appoints Domenico Policarpio as Managing Director

Stuga Machinery and Stuertz GmbH are pleased to announce the appointment of Domenico Policarpio as Managing Director of Stuga and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, marking the next stage in the company’s continued development within the UK manufacturing sector.

Domenico brings more than a decade of experience in business development, commercial leadership, and strategic management across the industrial machinery and advanced manufacturing sectors. Prior to joining Stuga, he held senior roles within the Voilàp Group, where he played a key role in strengthening international partnerships and supporting market development across multiple regions.

With an Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi, one of Europe’s leading business schools, Domenico combines strong commercial expertise with a practical understanding of manufacturing businesses and the challenges faced by modern production environments.

As Managing Director, Domenico will oversee Stuga’s operational and commercial activities, with a focus on supporting customers, strengthening the company’s engineering capability and continuing to develop the product range. His appointment also reinforces the connection between Stuga’s UK manufacturing expertise and the wider resources, technology and industrial capability of the Voilàp Group, bringing together the strengths of companies within the Voilàp Group such as Emmegi and Elumatec.

Commenting on his appointment, Domenico said: “I am honoured to take on the role of Managing Director at Stuga Machinery. The company has a proud heritage and a strong position in the UK market. My priority will be to ensure continuity and to build on that legacy alongside the talented team here at Stuga, with a clear focus on customer outcomes, operational excellence and making the most of the broader capabilities and more than 400 years of collective industrial heritage within the Voilàp Group.”

The appointment follows the departure of Ed Williams, who helped guide the company through an important period of development and change.

Ed’s strengths and passion lie in business development and supporting companies through periods of transformation. During his time at Stuga, he played a key role in strengthening the organisation, stabilising the business and preparing it for its next phase within the Voilàp Group.

Over the past month, Ed worked closely with Domenico to ensure a smooth and structured handover across operational, commercial and customer-facing areas.

The fenestration sector demands resilience, and the Stuga team has shown exactly that in recent years, leaving the business well positioned to move forward confidently into its next chapter.

As part of the Voilàp Group, Stuga is connected to a wider network of advanced manufacturing companies. The group also includes internationally recognised brands such as Emmegi and Elumatec, bringing together extensive expertise in machining, automation and production technology.

In addition, Wladimir Wagner, Managing Director of Stuertz GmbH, will also join the Board of Directors of Stuga Machinery. His appointment reflects the closer collaboration between companies within the Voilàp Group and will support the continued exchange of expertise in areas such as technology development, manufacturing know-how and international market development.

Under Domenico’s leadership, Stuga will continue to invest in key areas including engineering capability, after-sales support and product development, maintaining continuity for customers and partners across the fenestration supply chain.

Stuga remains fully operational and continues to manufacture in the UK, supported by an experienced team and a clear long-term vision for growth.