2014 – to date

We become the Swain Group of today through four specialist acquistions

1972 – 2013

Growth period, with six key acquistions

1945 – 1972

Manufacturing contracts support our growth

1939 – 1945

The War Office commandeer our vehicles to support the war effort

1926 – 1936

Our fleet expands with ex-RAF and Leyland vehicles

1926

R Swain & Sons is officially formed

1921

The Vulcan – our first motorised vehicle – is purchased

1901

Humble beginnings with horse and cart deliveries