CPD Bodies has begun building work on an off-grid commercial vehicle conversion facility at its headquarters in Stockton-on-Tees.
When complete, the new facility will run primarily on onsite solar generation supported by battery storage, forming a self-sufficient energy ecosystem designed to cut operational carbon emissions by an estimated 62% in its first year.
In addition, CPD Bodies is positioning itself not only as a vehicle conversion specialist, but as a renewable-powered manufacturing partner for the next generation of UK fleets.
Alongside the off-grid facility, the firm has secured certified green electricity for all remaining workshops from 2026 onwards and is introducing site-wide solar installations across its Teesside manufacturing campus.
The new facility is expected to open in the middle of May, with customers, suppliers, industry press and OEM partners invited to a series of launch events at the company’s expanded visitor and training centre.
CPD Bodies said the workshop will slash emissions while supporting electric van conversions aligned with the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
Supported by a six-figure investment, the project marks a major step in the firm’s commitment to operate completely on green energy by the end of 2026.
Cathal Doocey, founder and managing director, said: “This is not about future ambition, it’s about action.
“Construction being underway demonstrates our belief that sustainable manufacturing must be commercially viable and regionally rooted.
“We are investing here in the North East to create a facility that supports green jobs, strengthens our customers’ supply chain credentials and reduces our environmental impact in measurable terms.”
