Heligan Group makes an investment into the company and it continues to grow. However, Scanwel remains a family- and employee- owned organisation.

The business moves to new premises on the Bala Enterprise Park, to include a larger manufacturing facility, increased storage space in the warehouse. Sadly, Ian Owen, owner Scanwel, passed away…

Scanwel forms its first of many partnerships with SPECS, specialists in the development and production of customized UHV surface analysis components and systems. The company now has several partnerships, acting…

Scanwel opens a second factory. Ian Owen joins as Joint Director.

Scanwel moves its operation to The Old School, Llandderfel, Bala, where it remains for 42 years.

Scanwel is established by Harold Westgaard. The name comes from a combination of Harold's nationality, Scandinavian, and the company's Welsh heritage.