ABERDEEN, Scotland, Oct. 20, 2026 — Connected Kerb has invested £350,000 through its subsidiary Urban EV Infrastructure Ltd to upgrade its manufacturing and innovation operation in Aberdeen, Scotland. The investment follows the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Trojan Energy’s business and assets earlier in 2026, retaining engineering expertise and establishing additional UK production capacity for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Located within Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone, the facility houses engineering, product development, testing and manufacturing operations. The site also retains Trojan Energy’s Flat & Flush charging technology, which enables discreet on-street charging designed to minimise visual disruption in historic and heritage locations.

UK Manufacturing

The facility is expected to manufacture more than 3,000 public chargers in 2027, followed by a further 25,000 by the end of 2030. Production of Connected Kerb’s wider range of charging infrastructure products is also moving to Aberdeen.

Connected Kerb has installed more than 10,000 chargers across the UK. Long-term contracts span Ceredigion, Cardiff, Plymouth, South Tyneside, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Coventry and several London boroughs. In Scotland, the company has deployed chargers for councils through the ChargePlace Scotland network and its own independent network.

The Aberdeen facility will manufacture charging products for installations across the company’s UK network, providing a domestic production base for public charging infrastructure.

Supply Chain

Manufacturing in the UK gives Connected Kerb greater control over charger production and reduces reliance on international supply routes. International tensions, conflict and disruptions to global supply networks can affect the availability of components, finished products and transport services required for EV charging infrastructure.

The Aberdeen investment, alongside the company’s existing logistics operations, is intended to reduce exposure to supply disruptions. Domestic production will allow Connected Kerb to manufacture charging products in the UK while retaining engineering expertise acquired through the Trojan Energy business.

Engineering Expertise

The Aberdeen facility houses product development, prototyping, environmental testing, 3D printing and volume production. Engineers can develop charging products, test prototypes and prepare equipment for manufacturing at the same site.

The facility operates within Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone, where ETZ Ltd works to attract investment and assist businesses contributing to the region’s energy transition and industrial growth.

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.”

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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.”

Future Production

Members of Connected Kerb’s senior leadership team recently visited Aberdeen to meet personnel and inspect the upgraded manufacturing operation.

Public EV charging depends on reliable equipment, accessible charging points and the availability of products for scheduled installations. Manufacturing capacity, product testing, engineering expertise and reliable access to components all contribute to delivering charging infrastructure.

The £350,000 investment retains engineering expertise in Aberdeen and establishes a domestic production base for Connected Kerb’s charging products, serving public charging installations across Scotland and the wider UK.