Trade aluminium fabricator, DAWS, has invested £1.4 million in new 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, designed to a bespoke specification, which arrived at DAWS’ Knowsley factory in December.

It is now in the process of being reassembled, tested, and commissioned ahead of full production in January.

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.

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