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Swift Group (UK) Company Profile

Swift Group (UK), founded in 1964 and headquartered in East Yorkshire, is a private automotive manufacturer of leisure vehicles including touring caravans, motorhomes, and holiday homes, employing 1,225 people, and was acquired on March 12, 2018, after previously merging with Autocruise Motorhomes in 2007 and exiting ABI (UK) in 2001.

Overview

  • Year Founded: 1964
  • Status: Acquired/Merged
  • Employees: 1,225
  • Latest Deal Type: M&A
  • Financing Rounds: 2
  • Investments: 2

General Information

Swift Group (UK) is a manufacturer of leisure vehicles based in East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The company's products include touring caravans, motorhomes, and holiday homes, enabling customers to get great deals throughout the year.

  • Formerly Known As: Swift Caravans Limited
  • Ownership Status: Acquired/Merged
  • Financing Status: Corporate Backed or Acquired
  • Corporate Office:
    • Dunswell Road
    • Cottingham
    • East Yorkshire HU16 4JX
    • England, United Kingdom
  • Primary Industry: Automotive
  • Vertical(s): Manufacturing

Acquisitions

Swift Group (UK)’s most recent deal was a merger/acquisition with Autocruise Motorhomes on 23-Oct-2007.

  • Autocruise Motorhomes (23-Oct-2007) – Merger/Acquisition – Automotive
  • ABI (UK) (01-Jan-2001) – Merger/Acquisition – Recreational Goods

Exits

Swift Group (UK)’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-2001 from ABI (UK). The exit was categorized as completed.

  • ABI (UK) (01-Jan-2001) – Completed

FAQs

When was Swift Group (UK) founded?

Swift Group (UK) was founded in 1964.

Where is Swift Group (UK) headquartered?

Swift Group (UK) is headquartered in East Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

What is the size of Swift Group (UK)?

Swift Group (UK) has 1,225 total employees.

What industry is Swift Group (UK) in?

Swift Group (UK)’s primary industry is Automotive.

Is Swift Group (UK) a private or public company?

Swift Group (UK) is a private company.

When was Swift Group (UK) acquired?

Swift Group (UK) was acquired on 12-Mar-2018.