Connected Kerb, through its subsidiary Urban EV Infrastructure, has invested £350,000 to upgrade and expand its manufacturing and innovation operation in Aberdeen.
Located within Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone, the facility brings together engineering, product development, testing and manufacturing capability under one roof.
The investment builds on Connected Kerb’s acquisition earlier this year of the business and assets of Aberdeen-based Trojan Energy.
Rather than starting from scratch, Connected Kerb is building on an existing UK manufacturing operation, retaining valuable engineering expertise, expanding production capability and creating a stronger foundation for future growth.
This includes Trojan Energy’s Flat & Flush charging technology, which provides discreet on-street charging designed to minimise its impact on streetscapes, particularly in historic and heritage locations.
The company’s long-term contracts span Ceredigion, Cardiff, Plymouth, South Tyneside, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Coventry and several London boroughs. In Scotland, Connected Kerb has deployed chargers for councils through the ChargePlace Scotland network, as well as under its own independent network.
By investing in Aberdeen, alongside its wider logistics capabilities, Connected Kerb aims to build greater resilience and control into its supply chain.
With more than 28,000 chargers expected to be manufactured at the facility between 2027 and the end of 2030, Aberdeen will play an important role in the next phase of Connected Kerb’s growth, it said.
Chris Pateman-Jones, Chief Executive of Connected Kerb, said:
“Opening our Aberdeen facility is an important milestone for Connected Kerb. The city has a fantastic engineering and manufacturing skills base and we saw a real opportunity to build on the expertise that already existed within Trojan Energy.
“We have invested in the facility and are now bringing production of our wider Connected Kerb range to Aberdeen. It gives us the manufacturing base we need to support our growth across Scotland and the wider UK.
“As charging infrastructure is deployed at increasing scale, resilient supply chains are becoming more important than ever. Manufacturing here in Aberdeen strengthens that resilience and gives us the confidence to keep expanding our network.”
Neil Young, Deputy Chief Executive at ETZ Ltd, said:
“This is a really positive outcome for Aberdeen and its reputation as a European Capital of Energy Excellence. It retains valuable skills and manufacturing capability in the city, while bringing further investment and a platform for future growth.
“Connected Kerb’s decision to expand manufacturing in Aberdeen is exactly the kind of activity we want to support through the Energy Transition Zone, building on the city’s engineering strengths and creating new opportunities as the economy diversifies.”
Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, said:
“Connected Kerb’s investment in Aberdeen is a strong vote of confidence in Scotland’s skilled workforce and manufacturing expertise. The transition to a more green and sustainable economy brings real opportunities for people and communities.
“This new facility will support jobs, innovation and the delivery of the charging infrastructure needed to help accelerate the switch to electric vehicles.”
Image courtesy of Connected Kerb
