Sunswap expands production with new UK facility to meet rising demand
Key takeaways
- Sunswap expands UK facility in Leatherhead to scale production of electric transport refrigeration systems for fleets.
- New Technology Centre combines manufacturing, R&D, servicing, and digital cold chain tools in one site.
- Expansion supports higher output, product development, and broader aftermarket service for fleet operators.
Sunswap recently moved into a new production facility in Leatherhead, Surrey, expanding to a site four times larger than its previous location. The company, which designs, builds, and supports electric transport refrigeration systems, said the new facility will support increased production capacity and ongoing product development.
The new Sunswap Technology Centre includes expanded manufacturing space to increase output, a dedicated research and development zone, and a vehicle maintenance unit capable of servicing multiple trailer configurations. The site also includes space for developing digital tools that support cold chain visibility and control.
"We expanded in January 2025 and outgrew that space before the year was out,” Michael Lower, CEO of Sunswap, said. “This new facility gives us the ability to scale production significantly, continue developing the tools operators rely on every day, expand our proactive aftermarket service, and keep advancing the technology that sets us apart—all in one place.”
