ATLAS KNIVES - Key Persons


Joe Bates

Job Titles:
  • Sales Engineer
Working at Atlas Machine Knives Ltd since early 2011, Joe is Martin's prodigy learning all aspects of machine knife sharpening. Joe brings a younger interest in the company, and is gaining experience in every department. He is often the main contact for our customers as he runs the collection and delivery service, as well as our sales and marketing team.

Katie Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
Katie is our finance manager and looks after all the accounting, invoicing, and payments. She has been part of the company since 2008 and in that time has been responsible for improving our company efficiency.

Martin Stephenson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Engineer
Martin is our most senior engineer, and has racked up almost 40 years as an engineer and tool maker. He previously worked for the world famous David Brown making ship gearboxes. He started working at Atlas Machine Knives Ltd in 2004, and has moved up the ranks to now run the workshop. He has a vast knowledge of all things machine knives and sharpening and you can rest assured that Martin will have no trouble at all sharpening your knives and providing technical advice.

Matthew France - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Manager
  • Managing Director
Matthew is the manager director of Atlas Machine Knives Ltd. He is following in the footsteps of his father and has been part of the company since 2004. During this time he has amassed a vast knowledge of machine knives, their application, and solutions to cutting problems. Matthew is passionate about customer service and is well known for his approachable professional attitude.