DAWS Announces £1.4m Investment to Power Further Growth in 2026

DAWS, one of the UK’s leading trade aluminium fabricators, has capped off 2025 with a bold statement of intent: a £1.4 million investment in new state-of-the-art machinery and expanded manufacturing space, designed to propel the business into a new era of scale, speed and capability.

At the centre of this investment is the company’s brand-new Schirmer Machining Centre, signed off in Gutersloh, Germany in November, following months of precision build work to DAWS’ exact specification. The machine — believed to be one of the fastest and most accurate machining centres in the UK — arrived at DAWS’ Knowsley factory in December, where it is in the process of being reassembled, tested, and commissioned ahead of full production in January 2026.

Sales Director Phill Cresswell commented:

“Having the very latest state-of-the-art machinery on our shopfloor puts us in a place where we can continue to grow our reputation as the trade aluminium supplier you can rely on. This investment gives us what we believe is the fastest and most accurate machining centre in the country, allowing us to keep delivering the very finest quality products for our customers.”

The substantial investment package also includes additional manufacturing space and wider equipment upgrades, supporting DAWS’ continued expansion as the market shifts further toward residential aluminium products.

With demand for aluminium rising and capacity increasing, DAWS is now firmly positioned for a standout year ahead.

“We have great plans for 2026,” added Cresswell.
“New products, enhanced marketing support, and exciting technological advancements will help our customers sell more, make more, and do it all with fewer headaches.”

This latest milestone underscores DAWS’ commitment to innovation, reliability, and world-class manufacturing — and sets the foundation for an extremely positive 2026.

DAWS, the trade supplier you can rely on. For more information about DAWS, please visit www.daws.co.uk or call 0151 374 2851.