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