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Our history.
1952
First Workshop
Stanley & Alan Cartwright opened their first workshop in Wythenshawe, Manchester, building high quality and strong timber framed vehicle coach and body work.
1958
First body shop
The first Cartwright body shop was set up by Stanley Cartwright. This was the beginning of things to come as the reputation spread for the building of high quality and strong body work.
1968
Second body shop
Increased demand for Cartwright bodywork required investment in a second body shop.
1970
Third body shop
A third body shop and paint line were added to cater for increased production.
1978
Additional Production Line
Focussing on Trailer Chassis manufacturing and Demount installations.
1987
Further Expansion
This time we implemented our own Paintshop & started a PDI department.
1989
Move Into Specialist Builds
Trailer body shop for Specialist builds and Double Deck Trailers.
1993
Demand For More Space
Vehicle storage yard created for rigid bodywork department.
2003
In House Panel Manufacturing
We open up trailer chassis piping & wiring, body shop production lines & of course a panel manufacture department.
2005
Rentals Launch
Wythenshawe trailer rental & repair facility created to handle the newly formed Rentals department.
2007
Rentals Expansion
Success for the Rentals department lead to the opening of a central Northampton site with Avonmouth trailer rental site opening 2 years later to service the South West and South Wales.
2015
Innovative launches
New game changing Tri-Temp Trailer launched
2016
New Business
Cartwright Conversions Ltd launched
2016
Trailer Partnerships
Cartwright and Transdek UK join forces to develop Fixed Double Deck Trailer
2016
Award Winning
Winner of Motor Transport’s Apprenticeship of the Year
2016
New panel production plant
£1.5m onsite, purpose built insulated panel production plant opened in Altrincham
2017
Fleet Services Expands
New CFS Isuzu Dealership launched to enhance Cartwright Fleet Services