Knight Warner
Robotic conveying and handling solutions for manufacturing.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
In 1998, Dave Knight and Colin Powell founded Knight Warner with a focus on manufacturing equipment for process automation. The company carved out a niche by creating conveying, handling, and robotic solutions for a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Based in Chesterfield, UK, they established a reputation for building the complex systems that power modern production lines. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when the company secured a significant investment to accelerate its growth. The deal brought in capital from Enterprise Ventures and Turning Point Angel Investors, and notably, the company's own management team, including founding shareholders Dave Knight and Colin Powell, also invested. This signaled strong internal belief in their strategic direction. The investment was aimed at boosting resources, developing skills, and pushing further into international markets. This capital injection quickly proved its worth. The company secured a £1.1 million order to produce robotic bottle handling equipment for two large dairies in Australia and completed a major plant installation for the global packaging manufacturer, Nampak. These projects highlighted Knight Warner's capability to deliver complex, high-value automation solutions on a global scale.