About Us

Understanding market needs and demands has been key to our success, we are always striving to offer the best product with the highest level of service both during and after the sales process.

Established in 1985 and after outgrowing our previous premises we moved to purpose built premises in Claughton Lancashire in December 2000. With a work force of just over 100 we are very proud to be a British manufacturer and with all of our processes under one roof our customer service is unrivalled as we can look after all orders personally from start to finish.

With an in house research and development team we are able to continually refine our product range ensuring we are always at the forefront of technology. In addition to enhancing the existing range, there is also a focus on developing new lines which have been industry firsts. We are particularly proud of our Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and Police approved 'Secured By Design' products giving us the most comprehensive range from any security manufacturer.  

Still leading the way, almost 40 years on

In 2024, we once again changed the face of British garage door manufacturing with the introduction of the UK's only fully automated Rollformer. This ground-breaking machine enables us to manufacturer foam-filled aluminium garage door slats in-house, from premium grade aluminium coil to fully formed garage door curtains. Every curtain is automatically precision-cut and assembled to order, eliminating the need for manual handling and reducing the risk of errors. Click here for a behind-the-scenes look at the Rollformer in action. 

Additionally, with the backing of our parent company, StellaGroup, SWS UK has been able to gain knowledge and experience from its sister companies and we consistently work with them to mutual benefit.