Farizon North East has officially opened in Stockton-on-Tees, bringing together electric van sales and custom conversions.

Farizon North East operates from CPD’s headquarters in Stockton-on-Tees, providing sales and support for the Farizon electric commercial vehicle range alongside CPD’s specialist vehicle conversion and fleet capabilities

The opening marks the latest stage in CPD’s continued investment and diversification in the region. The family-founded commercial vehicle specialist has so far created 20 new jobs during 2026, with a further seven to follow – representing a 20% investment in headcount – as it expands its vehicle sales, conversion and fleet capabilities.

The official launch brought together local government, business leaders and some of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle and electric fleet specialists.

Councillor Paul Rowling, deputy leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Cabinet Member for Resources and Regeneration, joined Calum James, country general manager of Farizon Auto UK, to officially cut the ribbon at the dealership.

At the event, guests were able to drive the Farizon SV range and see the new SV Sport, developed by CPD in Stockton using the Farizon SV platform.

Cathal Doocey, CEO of CPD and Farizon North East, said: “CPD has been my baby for 17 years. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built, and officially launching Farizon North East is a massive moment for us.

“Farizon gives us a huge opportunity to build on that experience and take the business in a new direction. Our partnership with Farizon goes much further than simply selling electric vans. We understand how commercial vehicles are actually used and how to develop them around the work our customers need them to do. That’s where I think the future of this partnership gets really interesting.”

Calum James of Farizon Auto UK added: “Farizon North East has created a dedicated hub designed around real fleet needs, combining cutting edge workshop capabilities, commercial vehicle expertise and rapid turnaround support all under one roof. This site isn’t just a dealership, though, it’s a fully operational service hub for your fleets. By pairing Farizon’s advanced electric platforms with Farizon North East’s proven family heritage and engineering strength, customers can benefit from the complete package – real-world sustainability backed by local expertise that you can trust.”

Following the official opening, guests took part in vehicle demonstrations and test drives before the event moved into CPD’s new panel van workshop for a recorded industry roundtable about the practical challenges and opportunities surrounding electric commercial vehicle adoption.

Audience members also joined the discussion, covering the issues businesses and fleets are facing as they consider the transition to electric vehicles.