Machine manufacturer wins Queen’s Award

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are awarded to businesses that excel in one of four categories: international trade, innovation, sustainable development and promoting opportunity. The International Trade Award recognises Swift-Cut’s success in expanding its business levels globally.

Since its inception in 2011, Swift-Cut has risen from a company designing and manufacturing just one CNC plasma cutting table in the UK to a global success story – launching in 35 countries, exporting over 80% of its business globally and producing a range of highly capable, efficient cutting machines with a reputation for innovation, affordability and quality.

The company’s international global development director Neil Smith is understandably delighted at the recognition: “We are thrilled that our international growth and success has been recognised by the Queens Award, arguably the most prestigious business accolade in the UK and a testament to our product, our team and our vision,” he enthused.

Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade recently opened Swift-Cut’s new factory in Burton-on-Trent: “Success stories like Swift-Cut Automation are flying the flag for British quality and expertise, bringing a boost to their local economies,” he commented.

Swift-Cut was launched after partners Alan Swift and Derek Davies recognised a gap in the market for quality built, affordably priced CNC plasma cutting machines.

Its cutting systems include the Pro range, the smaller Swifty and the newest addition, the Swift-Jet waterjet cutting machine.

Swift-Cut Automation www.swift-cut.co.uk