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▼ Alongside its core expertise in body conversions, including tippers, dropsides, Lutons and panel vans, the business now provides endto-end vehicle life cycle support
of the grid through the use of on-site solar generation and battery storage, supporting both operational efficiency and the company’ s wider decarbonization objectives, in line with its journey towards Net Zero.
“ It is going to be totally self-sufficient,” says Cathal.“ We are currently in the process of having battery storage and solar panels installed. I believe it will be one of the first facilities of its kind in the UK for the type of operations we specialize in. The workshop will allow us to carry out at least 1000 to 1500 extra panel van conversions a year.
“ Alongside the new workshop, we’ re investing over £ 10 million this year across new products, facilities and energy infrastructure. Over half of that has gone into having vehicles physically on site and ready to convert, branded as CPD’ s Good2Go range and delivered to customers within days. A significant amount is also being invested into
PROUD
TO SUPPORT CPD BODIES
Celebrating 100 years of supporting UK industry in 2026, Parson & Crosland continues to supply steel solutions locally from Middlesbrough, backed by the strength of the Barrett Steel Group.
Serving North East manufacturing since 1926, Parson & Crosland delivers reliable steel supply and processing solutions for sectors including: specialist vehicles, trailer bodies, yellow goods, engineering, industrial fabrication and more...
From stockholding and cut-to-size supply through to 2D profiling, drilling and precision laser processing, the depot combines responsive local service with nationwide group capabilities, access to 120,000 + tonnes of stock and advanced processing facilities across the Barrett Steel network.
Local supply. National strength. Manufacturing solutions built around your business.
Contact our experienced team today on: T: 01642 244161 E: sales @ parsonandcrosland. com
Parson & Crosland- Forty Foot Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1HG
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