June saw the annual FE Learner of the Year and Apprentice of the Year return to the Pirelli Stadium and Swift-Cut were honoured to sponsor the “Strong Leader” category award.

The Further Education and Apprenticeship Awards, organized by Burton and South Derbyshire College, are an opportunity for outstanding students, their families and their guests to celebrate the exceptional skills and qualifications achieved in the past academic year.

This year there were over fifty learners attending with their families as well as twelve businesses, college staff, fellows and governors.  The awards are based on the College’s Skills Promise, which ensures that when students complete their course, they will not only have an industry recognised qualification, but they’ll be job ready with the transferable skills needed to make an impact in their chosen industry or profession.  Swift-Cut were absolutely honoured to be given the opportunity to support current BSDC learners.

Swift-Cut Automation Ltd manufacture and supply CNC cutting solutions for the home studio right up to the industrial workshop or factory.  The company now supplies products to over twenty-five countries primarily in Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East, selling directly to the end user or through a network of high quality distributor channel partners who have their own sales and technical support capabilities.

The emphasis on the quality of the Swift-Cut product and its place in the global market means that the business scalability of Swift-Cut is immeasurable. Looking around the Swift-Cut facilities in Burton-on Trent – Dr Fox, the UK’s Trade Secretary said on his recent visit, “Success stories like Swift-Cut Automation are flying the flag for British quality and expertise, bringing a boost to their local economies.”