Caterham’s new factory and headquarters

Caterham’s new owner, Japan’s VT Holdings, has ambitions for the brand, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The manufacturer is currently based in Dartford, Kent, but is moving to Dartford This covers a 5,000 square meter factory and head office. The production, engineering, motorsport and sales teams will be housed at the new address.

The workers are moving forward

A multi-million pound investment by Japanese distribution group VT Holdings will allow Caterham to increase its production capacity by 50%. This will allow the automaker to create approximately 750 copies of its Seven models each year. Dartford The new building is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The site will also be used for events and for handing over cars to their new owners.

It is not the first step

South-east England is the manufacturer’s home base. The company started building cars in 1973 in Caterham, Surrey. In 1987 production moved to Kennet Road in Dartford. Caterham will therefore continue its operations from Dartford for its 50th anniversary.