Exacta revenue jumps as Bristol maker nears GBP £40m

Exacta Group has reported first-half revenue of GBP £22.2 million, close to the group's full-year revenue of GBP £22.3 million last year.

The Bristol technology manufacturer has also secured GBP £17.5 million in its second-half order book, taking revenue delivered or contracted for the year to nearly GBP £40 million. That leaves the business on course to almost double in size year on year.

The trading update was accompanied by a senior appointment at Exacta Technologies. Jo Kerly has joined as Head of Operations and will oversee day-to-day operations across the division.

According to the company, Kerly brings more than 15 years of experience in operations, procurement and business leadership. Her appointment comes as group headcount has risen to 84 following stronger first-half sales.

Exacta Group is the parent company of Exacta Technologies and Blackcore Technologies, both based in Bristol. Its first-half revenue has significantly exceeded its original 2026 revenue target of GBP £28 million.

The latest figures point to a sharp increase in activity over a short period. Matching almost all of last year's total revenue within six months marks a substantial increase in sales, while the second-half order book gives the company strong visibility for the rest of the year.

That momentum comes as Exacta continues to expand commercially and operationally. The new operations role is intended to support continued growth as order volumes rise.

David Osmond, Chief Executive Officer of Exacta Group, commented on the results and the appointment.

"To generate almost the same level of revenue in six months as we achieved across the whole of 2025 is a remarkable achievement for the Group. This performance reflects the strength of our team, our relationships with customers and the growing demand for high performance infrastructure. With a strong order book already secured for H2, we are entering the second half of the year with real confidence. I'm also delighted to welcome Jo to the business and know she will be a real asset and continue to drive growth across Exacta Technologies in particular," said David Osmond, Chief Executive Officer of Exacta Group.

Community links

Alongside the financial update, Exacta disclosed a broader push into local sports sponsorship. It has signed a two-year agreement to become front-of-shirt sponsor for Bristol City FC Academy across age groups from Under 9s to Under 21s.

The arrangement extends an existing relationship with Bristol City, where Exacta has served as sleeve sponsor of the men's first team since the 2025/26 season. The group has also become front-of-shirt sponsor for the men's and women's first teams at Clevedon Town FC.

The deals add to a wider list of community partnerships. Exacta already supports Ashton FC, Community of Purpose and North Somerset RTC.

For a business posting rapid revenue growth, the sponsorship activity also signals an effort to raise its profile closer to home. While Exacta operates internationally, the latest partnerships are rooted in local clubs and youth sport in and around Bristol.

Charity support

The group is also continuing its backing for Grief Encounter, a charity that provides bereavement support to children, young people and families across England and Wales. Over a five-year partnership, Exacta has raised more than GBP £77,000 for the charity.

The combination of stronger trading, recruitment and community activity points to a company managing fast growth while broadening its local presence. For technology manufacturers, maintaining operational discipline during rising demand can be as important as winning orders, particularly when expansion puts pressure on staffing, procurement and delivery.

Exacta has not disclosed a profit figure in the update, but the revenue trend and contracted second-half order book indicate the scale of growth under way. With nearly GBP £40 million already shipped or secured for the current year, the company has moved well beyond the benchmark it set at the outset of the year.

The business said the first-half results leave it on course for its strongest year on record, with nearly GBP £40 million in revenue already shipped or secured for 2026.