Spectrum Technologies Wins Export Award at Made in Wales Awards 2026

Spectrum Technologies is delighted to have been named winner of the Export Award at the Insider Made in Wales Awards 2026, recognising the company’s continued international growth and success in exporting advanced wire processing technology from Wales to customers around the world.

The awards ceremony took place on 1 October 2026 at the historic Coal Exchange in Cardiff, bringing together some of the most innovative and successful manufacturers from across Wales to celebrate excellence in Welsh manufacturing.

Headquartered in Bridgend, South Wales, Spectrum Technologies develops and manufactures advanced laser wire processing systems used by customers across aerospace, defence, medical, rail, automotive and other high-reliability industries. Since its foundation in 1989, Spectrum has established a strong international presence, with cumulative exports now exceeding £200 million. Today, the company supports customers around the world through its facilities in the UK, USA and Asia-Pacific.

Winning the Export Award is a significant recognition of Spectrum’s long-term success in developing specialist technology in Wales and supplying it to manufacturers across global markets.

Spectrum specialises in laser wire marking and laser wire stripping systems, alongside complementary wire processing technologies. Its equipment is used in demanding manufacturing environments where precision, repeatability, process control and reliability are critical.

Representing Spectrum Technologies at the Made in Wales Awards were Dr Peter Dickinson, Chairman & CTO, accompanied by Alison Dickinson, Kara Vincent-Smith, Customer Account Manager, and James Burge-Davies, IT Manager. Spectrum Technologies would like to thank Insider Media and the judging panel for the recognition, while also congratulating all of the finalists and winners at this year’s awards.

Following its success in Cardiff, Spectrum Technologies will now go forward to represent Wales at the Made in the UK Awards Grand Final in November, joining regional winners from across the country to celebrate excellence in British manufacturing.

Founded in 1989, Spectrum Technologies is a world leader in advanced laser wire processing equipment. The company operates globally through its facilities in the UK, USA, and Asia-Pacific, supporting customers across aerospace, defence, medical, rail, automotive, and other high-reliability industries.