Cardiff firm lands major role in new 16,500-seat arena development

Cardiff fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has secured a major new project, supporting the construction of a 16,500-capacity indoor arena and neighbouring hotel in Cardiff Bay.

Dudley’s will be partnering with McLaren Construction for the first time, installing Kawneer enhanced capped curtain wall systems and manual doors on the arena and Kawneer capped curtain walling and HI window systems on the hotel.

Designed specifically for live music, the new arena will transform the Atlantic Wharf site into a state-of-the-art entertainment venue featuring world class acoustics and stunning sight lines. The 182-room hotel will support the arena’s operation, providing next generation accommodation, designed for comfort and convenience, for visitors.

The development is expected to attract more than one million visitors annually when open, create over 1,000 jobs and provide a major boost to Cardiff and the wider regional economy.

Steve Muir, Commercial Director at Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “We are excited to be teaming up with McLaren Construction to deliver both the arena and hotel aspects of this development which will transform Cardiff Bay. This is a significant project not just for us, but for the city. The arena, and its projected impact, will cement Cardiff as a city of culture and highlights the strength of the creative industries.”