Manufacturer invests £1.8m to double capacity
Bradford family-run manufacturer Specialised Covers is investing £1.8m in a new building to enable it to double production capacity.
An 18,000 sq ft building on its existing Dockfield Road site in Shipley will increase the site total to 34,000 sq ft. It is due for completion in December.
The move will create 25 jobs in areas including machinists, cutting staff, designers and office support.
Specialised Covers design, manufacture and supply tailored vehicle covers designed to protect cars, caravans and motorcycles.
The family-run firm, which was established by Douglas and Carole Long was founded 36 years ago and supplies automotive brands such as Audi, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes, McLaren and Formula One Teams as well as Coachman Caravans, The Swift Group, and Lunar Caravans.
Gavin Hughes, managing director at Specialised Covers, said: “Our continued organic growth has been a product of our quality workmanship and unrivalled customer service in our sector. 12 months ago we announced new jobs, new machinery and launched a new brand. Now, we are already on our next growth path which is testament of the hard work everyone has contributed through the whole company.
“The new production facilities are going to allow us to significantly grow the business and will further cement our reputation as the leading manufacturer and authority on tailored car, caravan, and motorcycle covers.
“The wider market we’re operating in is going from strength to strength – more and more people are choosing to invest in luxury or classic cars and caravans that they understandably want to protect and preserve. Over the next few years we will be investigating a more proactive export approach new researching new marketplaces.
“As we’re celebrating our 36th anniversary this year, what better way to mark the occasion than by creating more job opportunities for local people and sustaining our business for generations to come?”
Pictured: Gavin Hughes, managing director at Specialised Covers
