Paul Title here Cunningham Swift Group @swiftgroup
Swift Group Ltd Bondholders Presentation Innovation in the Leisure Vehicle Industry Paul Cunningham Design Manager Private and Confidential 2 2
Introduction • Founded in the 1960s • Currently employ 1100 personnel • 3 main product lines • Multi-brand business (379 models) • Group turnover circa £225m Caravan Tourers Coachbuilt Motorhomes Holiday Homes Swift Ten Private and Confidential
Manufacturing Sites Hull – Hedon Rd Cottingham Mexborough Main site (100 acres) Satellite Site Satellite Site Assembly of all products Assembly of coachbuilt Assembly holiday homes motorhomes and panel van conversions Office and technical functions Average Weekly Production: 180 Tourers | 68 Holiday Homes | 38 Motorhomes Private and Confidential
Growth • Very positive outlook for the industry • LV Industry contributes £6 billion p/a to the UK economy • Centre for Economics and Business Research report predicts a 20% rise in LV use by 2030 Holiday Homes Caravan Tourers Motorhomes • 50% of UK Touring Caravans and 80% Holiday 40% 20% 22% Homes are manufactured in Hull • Swift has a dominant position in UK Tourer market and very strong positions in Motorhome and Holiday Home sectors • 155 UK, 39 European and 16 international dealers • Growing market share in Europe and now 107 th 162 nd exporting to Asia, Middle-East, Scandinavia and Australasia • Exports now represent 10% of group turnover Private and Confidential
Investment Private and Confidential
Swift Academy • Investing in people by building skills and experience • Providing skills to drive innovation and quality • External and internal initiative • Structured approach to training with progression paths - Step In/On/Up • Blended learning - Classroom, E-learning & Hands-on • Tessallo environment web access from home (24/7) • Apprenticeships, Scholarships, ILM, Bachelors and Masters • Technician, Approved Technician, Master Technician • Using local training providers were possible Private and Confidential
Product Innovations - Basecamp Private and Confidential
Product Innovations - Basecamp Private and Confidential
Product Innovations - SPod Private and Confidential
Product Innovations - Smart Construction Private and Confidential
Product Innovations - Smart Command / Connect Swift Connect Benefits • Access to information 24/7 • Ability to report faults directly • Product upgrades and notifications • Live chat direct into our experienced retail team • Upload service history records • Service history reminders Private and Confidential
Future Plans • Continue to lead in our markets Current Product …. Current Market • Further develop our export strategy Current Product …. New Markets • Develop and promote products with differences that appeal to a new genre New Products …. Current Market • Embrace our skill base New Product …. New Markets Private and Confidential
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