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Swift-Cut Automation
Alan Swift, research and development director at Swift-Cut.
Based in Burton-on-Tren, Sta ordshire, SWIFT CUT AUTOMATION’s story began in early 2011 when Alan Swift ran a business manufacturing parts for the heavy goods vehicle market. Tired of outsourcing, he designed and built a small CNC plasma cutting machine with one simple goal – to be less dependent on suppliers and be able to handle orders with more exibility and at a faster pace. After being asked to build machines for other companies, Alan and business partner Derek Davies launched Swift- Cut in the spring of 2011. In seven short years, Swift-Cut has risen from a company designing and manufacturing just one CNC plasma cutting machine in the UK to a global success story – launching in 35 countries, exporting over 80% of business globally and producing a range of highly sought after, extremely e cient plasma and waterjet cutting machinery. The company’s position as UK ambassadors for successful export was compounded when Dr Liam Fox and the Department of International Trade o cially opened the new factory and demo suite
in 2017, at the time saying: “These are exactly the sort of companies we need to be replicating across the UK.” The emphasis on the quality of manufacturing of a standard product and its place in the global market means that the business scalability of Swift-Cut is immeasurable. Looking around the Swift-Cut facilities, Dr Fox said: “Success stories like Swift-Cut Automation are ying the ag for British quality and expertise, bringing a boost to their local economies.” As recipients of this year’s Queen’s Award for International Trade, Swift-Cut’s position as a global success story is further sealed. It’s a huge honour to be recognised on an international level, proving that Swift-Cut has made remarkable progress internationally, representing UK manufacturing on a global scale and demonstrating the very best of British design and workmanship. Swift-Cut’s international global development director, Neil Smith, is understandably delighted at the recognition, saying: “We are thrilled that our international growth and success has been recognised by this Queen’s Award; arguably the
most prestigious business award in the UK and a testament to our product, our team and our vision.” Swift-Cut is keen to build on its success – investment in innovation, technology and people has always been integral to Swift-Cut, never more so than now when export is at an all-time high and they have the honour and acclaim of being a Queen’s Awards for International Trade 2018 winner. (L-R): Ian Harrison – director of exports, the Midlands, at the Department for International Trade; Derek Davies – CEO (Swift- Cut Automation); Liam Fox; and Neil Smith – global development director (Swift-Cut Automation).
SWIFT-CUT AUTOMATION 4 Lancaster Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-on-Trent DE13 9PD
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