Atlas Composites achieves AS9100 Rev C recognition

Atlas Composites, based in Ilkeston, is one of only four composite engineering firms in the UK to achieve the AS9100 Rev C recognition standard for the aerospace, space and defence sectors, and is aiming to strengthen its position in the sectors further having recently become a new customer of Yorkshire Bank. The firm, which was formed in 1997, has increased its staff numbers by 10% over the last six months. It now employs more than 60 staff at its 25,000 sq ft production facility on the Quarry Hill Industrial Estate and counts Airbus, BAE Systems, MBDA and Lockheed Martin among its client roster.