Manufacturing Today Issue - 247 April 2026 | Page 129

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Bodies
After a strategic reset and significant investment, CPD Bodies is redefining what a commercial vehicle conversion partner looks like

CPD Bodies( CPD) has evolved from a conversion specialist into a fullservice commercial vehicle partner. Alongside its core expertise in body conversions, including tippers, dropsides, Lutons and panel vans, the business now provides vehicle supply, finance, repair and full lifecycle support, with all engineering delivered in-house at its Stockton facility.

It has been over a year since we last spoke with Cathal Doocey, Managing Director. In that time CPD has undertaken a strategic reset, supported by major investment across facilities, stock and capability, and Cathal is keen to bring us up to speed.
“ In the last year, we’ ve defined our next five- year strategy,” says Cathal Doocey.“ Our focus is on strengthening relationships with our core customers and building out the services around them. That includes multi- OEM vehicle supply, conversion and both inlife and aftersales support. The last six months
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