Kentec Electronics receives prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise

Founded back in 1895, Kentec is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026. Announced on 6 May, this accolade acknowledges the company’s outstanding achievements in the domain of international trade.

All design, development and end-to-end manufacturing is undertaken from the firm’s headquarters in Dartford, Kent, where it employs circa 290 members of staff.

The King’s Award for Enterprise recognises Kentec’s outstanding export growth over the last three years, in which time overseas sales have risen by 69%, with exports now responsible for over two-thirds (ie 67%) of the company’s turnover.

Great honour

“As the most prestigious business award in the UK, I’s a great honour to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise,” said Kevin Swann, managing director at Kentec. “It’s wonderful for everyone at the company to have their efforts recognised.”

Swann went on to state: “Kentec now exports to over 90 countries around the world. We hope the recognition that the King’s Award for Enterprise brings us will help in opening up even more markets.”

The King’s Awards for Enterprise reflect His Majesty The King’s commitment to continuing the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in celebrating exceptional UK businesses.

Signal of excellence

Now in its 60th year, the King’s Awards for Enterprise remain the UK’s most prestigious business accolades. Successful organisations in 2026 may use the esteemed King’s Awards emblem for the next five years, signalling excellence to customers, partners and global markets alike.

Applications for the 2027 round opened on 6 May.

*Further information is available to view at www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise

**Additional detail concerning Kentec can be accessed online at www.kentec.co.uk