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Ward Hi-Tech Celebrates a Bumper Start to 2026

Ward Hi-Tech has kicked off 2026 with an exceptional first quarter, marking a period of strong growth, high demand, and outstanding team performance across the business. With over 20 CNC machines sold in Q1 alone, the company has demonstrated both the strength of the market and its ability to deliver at pace.

This impressive sales performance reflects a combination of increasing customer confidence and Ward Hi-Tech’s strategic approach to meeting industry needs. A key factor behind this success has been the company’s commitment to maintaining a robust stock of large CNC machines. By having machines readily available, Ward Hi-Tech has been able to significantly reduce lead times compared with their competitors and an increasingly critical advantage for customers looking to move quickly on production and investment decisions.

Behind the scenes, the surge in activity has kept the warehouse team exceptionally busy. From coordinating incoming machines to managing a high volume of outgoing deliveries, the team has played a vital role in ensuring that every machine reaches its destination efficiently and on schedule. The added space in the showroom has allowed them to build up one of the HNK machines which had originally been in storage, giving our customers the opportunity to view this in it’s all singing, all dancing glory.

Another major contributor to the bumper quarter has been Ward Hi-Tech’s flexible finance packages. By offering tailored funding solutions, the company continues to make advanced manufacturing technology more accessible to a wider range of businesses. This flexibility has enabled customers to invest with confidence, even in a competitive and fast-moving market. Ward Hi Tech is currently giving customers the opportunity to buy a new machine and not pay for it until September 2026.

As Q1 comes to a close, Ward Hi-Tech is well-positioned to build on this momentum. With strong sales, efficient operations, and a clear focus on customer needs, the company looks ahead to the rest of 2026 with confidence and ambition despite the challenges relating to both the Ukrainian and Middle Eastern conflict.

This outstanding start is not just a reflection of market demand, it’s a testament to the people, planning, and proactive approach that define Ward Hi-Tech.